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I Love You As Much...
Published in Library Binding by Topeka Bindery (2005-03)
Author: L. Melmed
List price: $14.65
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Bit sappy, but what do you expect?
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-08-10
Various animals give appropriate comparisons as to how much they love their child, everybody goes awww, and the baby goes to sleep.

Really quite sweet, and beautiful artwork. A good gift for somebody's first mother's day, or for their baby shower.

Wonderful book!!!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-07-29
This is a wonderful book about the love of a mother, all kinds of mothers, and their children. The illustrations are beautifully done and it's simple message is moving.

I am really surprised at how the one reviewer who gave it two starts took it. The idea is NOT that you love your child more than a warm summer breeze or even that the horse does. The idea is that a warm summer breeze is endless, and so is the horse's love for her child. The idea is that there are million grains in the mill, and the mama mouse loves her little one more than that. Each comparison is that a mother's love is infinite in comparison to what is relevent in that creatures life!

Please, if you have a little one in your life, buy this book for him or her. It is one you will treasure. I have been reading it to my daughter since she was about 3 months old and she still enjoys it (15 mos at the time of this review.

Perfect gift for a new mom...
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-10-04
I received this book as a gift from my mother. It was in a pile of books my mom found at a yard sale and sent prior to the birth of our first baby. I never looked at the book until the first day that our son was home from the hospital. I picked up the book to read it to that sweet new little life. I wept tears of joy as I read each page. It is truly a beautiful and poetic book, and one I will treasure always. I've given this book now several times to expecting friends and family.

Great book
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Review Date: 2007-09-11
I wish I had read the description closer. I wanted a board book. Oh well - Great book!!

Move over, Goodnight Moon!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-03-30
This is my favorite book to gift to new parents. Whether they've been blessed with a baby boy or girl, this is the perfect book to start off a life-time of reading. My other favorites are "Cookies Bite-Size Life Lessons" and "Jamberry"...there's just something so special about picture books, isn't there?

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On the Banks of Plum Creek (Little House (HarperTrophy))
Published in Library Binding by Topeka Bindery (2004-05)
Author: L. Wilder
List price: $18.15
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You can't go wrong with Little House...
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Review Date: 2008-10-08
I purchased this for my 8 year old daughter as a birthday gift per her repeated requests. She already had Farmer Boy, and chose this as her next Little House CD. She and her 12 year old sister both love these. We've read Little House books as a family, but now they can listen over and over.

This is a good CD. Cherry Jones' performance is excellent, and the fiddle music adds a wonderful touch for those who wish they could have heard Pa's fiddle.

As for the story, who doesn't like Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic stories of pioneer life in America? She brings it to life like nothing I've ever read, and I read everything I can get my hands on about American History. Laura give us such a detailed picture of her family, Pa's leadership, Ma's gentle manners, their work ethic, life in the 1800's, old-fashioned morals, and so much more. If my kids listen to this over and over, I know they'll gain so much that TV or movies cannot begin to give them.

The Best of the Series
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Review Date: 2008-04-21
The Little House series are great read aloud books.

Our daughter is five and this series is perfectly age appropriate, even though an older child would enjoy them equally as well. For younger ones (three or so), there is a great picture book series called "My first little house books," or something like that. One of these is a story based of a chapter in this book and is called "Christmas in the Big Woods."

These CD's are great for long trips in the car. The narrator's voice is wonderful. The adults will find themselves enjoying listening themselves.

"One the Banks of Plum Creek" is the best of the series. It is the one where Mary and Laura go to school and where the character of Nellie Olson is introduced. Her brand of spoiled rotten meanness is nothing short of tantalizing to a five year old. Also, there are the wonderful Christmas chapters.

Just excellent, all around. I highly recommend the books to read alound and the CD's.

Fabulous!
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Review Date: 2007-03-20
Whether you have read the Little House books or have never heard of them, this book on tape is wonderful for everyone from small children to adults. The narrator who reads it does an amazing job of capturing the childhood wonderment and emotions Laura was trying to convey. It is also so interesting to hear the way families lived back in the 1800's. I could listen to this book on tape over and over again.

A can't-miss addition to the series!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-07
Laura Ingalls is now eight-years-old, her sister Mary is nine, and Carrie is still just a tiny tot. While they are all still quite young, they are expected to help out with the chores around the house - from sweeping to dusting, cooking and setting the table. But this year, the girls are in a strange new place. Looking to settle in an area where a school and church are close by, and the Ingalls' have a chance to grow a wonderful crop that will provide quite a profit, the family heads to Walnut Grove, Minnesota. Traveling by covered wagon, the family, along with all of their belongings, travels all the way through Indian Territory, across Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa, stopping at their destination in Minnesota. There, they are surrounded by Norwegian's who speak very little English. However, they are good neighbors who assist them in times of trouble. Trading their horses for a home located under the ground, Laura's family begins to call Minnesota their home. And, before long, Pa has built a lovely home by the banks of Plum Creek. He believes that his wheat crop will provide enough funds to pay off their debts when the time comes. But when locusts invade in cloud-like swarms, eating everything in their sight, the family must endure hardships that were unexpected.

But things are not all bad. Having never attended school before, Laura and Mary are finally near enough a schoolhouse where they can attend daily lessons that help them develop reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. It is at this particular school where the two older Ingalls girls are exposed to children - both male and female - who are close to their age. Some of whom title Mary and Laura "country girls." But the label does not affect how the two sisters view themselves, or their family; and only gives them the courage to befriend various girls who love to spend time with them. It is at school, however, that Laura encounters the spoiled, yet oh-so-pretty, Nellie Oleson, who goes out of her way to give both Laura and Mary a hard time. But Laura isn't having any of it, and resolves to get even with the vicious Nellie, even if it upsets her Ma and Pa. Luckily, with Ms. Beadle - the schoolteacher - around, Laura and Mary have the confidence to stand up for themselves, and receive the education that their Ma always wanted them to have; while getting the socialization they deserve. But even attending school doesn't excuse them from having to assist their family when the going gets tough.

Up until last year, I had been a diehard fan of the LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE TV series, but had never had the opportunity to delve into the wonderful tales told by Laura Ingalls Wilder herself. Upon reading the introduction novel, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, I quickly fell in love with the Ingalls family all over again; and, since then, they have taken up residence in my heart, and kept me fascinated with the various adventures they experienced throughout their lives. Laura is such a lively, brave, fun-loving character; whose ambition, kindness, and, oft-times, naughtiness, make her appealing from start to finish. Her relationship with her family is hard to resist, as she manages to please and displease them on a daily basis, all to the jovial laughter of her father. I believe that Pa (Charles) is one of the most important characters in the series, as he is such a kind, loyal man; who rarely scolds, and spends his downtime entertaining his family with music from his fiddle, and stories that leave you chuckling. The family, as a whole, are the type of people you would absolutely love to have the chance to know. They are kind to strangers, helpful to neighbors, and both Ma and Pa are two of the most selfless people in literature. The information regarding Rocky Mountain locusts was both interesting, and frightening; but truly provides a wonderful history lesson for the young reader. While the introduction of the devilish Nellie Oleson provides quite a bit of humor, as she and Laura trade insults with one another at almost every meeting between the two. Ingalls did a marvelous job of penning such a cheerful addition to the series; and, thus far, ON THE BANKS OF PLUM CREEK has become my favorite LITTLE HOUSE book yet. A can't-miss addition to the series!

Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer

Pa Loves Ma, Ma Loves Pa, and All's Right With the World!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-04-18
ON THE BANKS OF PLUM CREEK -- Who could forget the plague of grasshoppers, or spoiled Nellie's encounter with the crab, or Pa's sojourn in the blizzard, among other adventures?

We -- my three homeschooled grandchildren and I -- are going through the Laura Ingalls Wilder series of books for the second time. We read them aloud during story time, and love every minute. These are books written about an American pioneer family in the 1800s with a strong moral compass. In an unsentimental style, the author writes simply of the day-to-day life she experienced firsthand growing up. As the title of this review suggests, a central theme, not only of this book, but the entire series, is that "Pa loves Ma, and Ma loves Pa, and all's right with the world," including in the face of all kinds of adversity and opportunity alike.

I enrich this time for my grandchildren by stopping occasionally to explain and discuss what we are reading about, be it an unusual word usage, a custom no longer practiced, how to do something by hand, historical facts... We have even stopped to do some research and measure out the height of a bear. Our family tradition is that the eldest grandchild (now 11) reads the last page of these books. Otherwise, I usually do the reading. We also try to get started right away on the next book in the series, the same day as we finish the one before, so as not to lose our momentum.

After going through the series the first time, we discovered (almost by accident at the local library) several other series of books, written by other authors, about Laura's great-grandmother Martha in Scotland, her grandmother Charlotte in Boston, and her mother Caroline in Wisconsin, so we decided to start over with the first of those books and carry on through. There is also a series about Laura's daughter Rose which we have not gotten to yet.

Reading through the other series in order has been time well invested. Like Laura, we have strong family roots in Scotland. We have four generations of our family living within close proximity, so my grandchildren know my father, their beloved great-grandfather, quite well, and this series helps them gain a feel of family and historical continuity, generation to generation. (Check for related book series under: Martha Years, Charlotte Years, Caroline Years, Rose Years).

I am investing in and building our own set of all these books in hardcover, having told my grandchildren that I plan to be around to read them to *their* grandchildren!

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Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Breaking the Ties that Bind (Norton Professional Book)
Published in Hardcover by W. W. Norton (2007-04-15)
Author: Amy J. L. Baker
List price: $32.00
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great book!
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Review Date: 2008-07-29
This is such a helpful book, I even purchased copies for my kids. This is a topic that needs to be talked about and exposed and this book is a great way to educate others on the topic of Parental Alienation Syndrome. It should be required reading for all involved in family court law. If I would have had this book ten years ago, my family may have been saved from the horrendous effects of PAS.

Hit the nail on the head
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Review Date: 2008-07-10
This book described my situation perfectly, as far as what PAS is. I am not and my kids are not adults yet, but it was good to know there is info on this "Syndrome".

A Sure Seminal Work Statistically Supporting the Gut Wrenching Abuse of Alienation
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Review Date: 2008-07-05
Dr. Baker's work is becoming a solid seminal reference, helping children and families around the globe. This is the first study with solid statistics to give families warring with alienation, validation, hope and resources. If you or someone you know are at all affected by Parental Alienation, this is an absolute must read. The 40 case studies Dr. Baker describes, helps us understand the effects of grown up children that were alienated by a parent. In addition to describing the behaviors of how these actual parents alienated their children, Baker conveys the process these 40 grown children went through, realizing the alienation and the effect on their lives and perception of themselves. This is a real life look at 40 lives that were willing to share their story, so we might benefit. This is the first in what is sure to become a long line of research and statistical study for abused children and their families. Thank you Dr. Baker for your work of integrity and care. Know your research provides an integral base for connecting children, who have had part of their soul stolen, to tangible resources, help and healing. I look forward to the future research and study your work is instigating and inspiring.

Excellent book/Study
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-08-30
As a targeted parent whose daughter has not spoken with him for the last 5 years, Amy Baker's book, "Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Breaking the Ties that Bind" has been the most informational and encouraging book I've read on the P.A.S. topic so far.

The reason is simple: This book is comprised of interviews of the KIDS (now adults) who were poisoned, not the parents who were either the alienator or target.

It was astonishing to read what these people, who as children were manipulated into hating one of their parents, had to say once they "woke up".

Without going into all of the results, let me mention the two most important lessons I learned from these kids:

1. The average length of time it took these kids to "wake up" was 20 years. Yikes! But, at least they woke up.
2. The overwhelming majority had wished the targeted parent tried harder to re-develop the relationship, regardless of how much they were "hated".

These two revelations are telling me: "Don't ever give up. Don't ever stop trying".

Thanks to Amy for doing this study and writing this book. It could prove to be the most important document I will see until I eventually reunite with my daughter.

Adult Children of Paretal Alienation Syndrome; Breaking the Ties that BInd
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-08-13
Being a "targeted" parent as described in the book made this book quite helpful for me to understand exactly what I and my kids have and are going through. Dr. Baker's research and descriptions from those interviewed posted incredible similarities to my own experiences and gave me a new sense of hope.
If you are in fact a parent that has been alienated from your kids by another, this book is a must read. If you were alienated as a child from one of your parents, this book is no less an important read. If you are a therapist that counsels people in this position, it will prove to be an invaluable referance tool.

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The Complete Phantom of the Opera
Published in Hardcover by Henry Holt and Co. (1988-01-15)
Author: George Perry
List price: $40.00
New price: $22.97
Used price: $0.01
Collectible price: $37.50

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Excellent book !
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Review Date: 2008-09-13
Excellent book !
All of a good Phantom of the opera's fan needs to know about this classic musical masterpiece. History, true facts, anecdotes, first editions, the future.. No more words. Don't miss it !!

Wonderful book. Highly recommended!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-12-29
I bought a copy of this book at a performance of The Phantom Of The Opera in 2000 and really love it. I tried to purchase a copy for a friend at the most recent performance we went to but it is no longer available and feel very lucky to have been able to find it here at Amazon. It tells of the Paris Opera House, Gaston Leroux, the original story and the movies. The reason I bought it is the last 100+ pages cover the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and includes some incredible photographs. I was delighted when I got home and found it also includes the Libretto! I would encourage any fan of the musical to purchase a copy.

Beautiful
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Review Date: 2007-01-10
Loads of beautiful photos and lots of info. I love it. We do need and expanded edition to cover the movie. This is for Phantom Fans.

A very good book!!!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2006-08-10
This a must have for any phans of the A.L.W. musical!!

Clearly, my dears, this IS the book for you.
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Review Date: 2006-01-11
This book... I have no words on how amazing it is.

When I rekindled my love for musicals, and of course, Phantom of the Opera made that happened... I had to get everything and learn everything about Phantom. So I found this book at the library and I went insane over it.

Firstly, it gives a clear background history on Gaston Leroux--the writer and the creator of Phantom of the Opera. Then, it goes into another section when talking about the films it inspired. You'll be surprised and amazed when you see it and read about it. Not only that, it tells you some small tidbit facts on the actors and actresses of these movies.

And then, my favorite part, it goes into the Lloyd Webber musical. And when I say "goes into" I mean it!! There are so many pictures of the Original London Cast it's phenominal! There ares ome behind the scenes pictures as well. I never seen so many pictures about Phantom sure in a book, ever.

And when you think that's enough, there is a libretto of the stage production--including scrafito'ed pictures of the OLC copied in there as it was when the CD/Cassette first made it's debut.

All in all, it's not clearly updated as it is now, there is mention of the movie and who they want in it. But otherwise, if you are a London Cast or simply a Phantom obsessionist, you MUST have this book. If you find it at a house sale, a junk pile, book sale... whatever... BUY IT. You will not be dissapointed!!

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Deadly Mistake
Published in Digital by Amazon (2007-12-18)
Author: Douglas L. Perry
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Very Captivating
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Review Date: 2008-02-15
In his short excerpt, the author grabbed his readers' attention by introducing two very intriguing characters (Badar & Sarge). Both characters strive to win, one has an individualistic approach and the other one values his team. I can't wait to see which one will make the deadly mistake.

Even a "non-techie" can follow and appreciate Mr. Perry's writing. I will definitely read this.

Very well written and entertaining read
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-13
Enjoyed the read! If you've ever read and enjoyed the works of Tom Clancy or Michael Crichton, this author (in my mind) will certainly entertain you. The writing is very descriptive, without falling into the trap of being so overly descriptive and full of figurative language that lulls you to sleep, or causes you to lose track of what is happening.

I look forward to reading the complete story sometime soon.

More, more, more.....
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-12
Hey that was a great short script of "Deadly Mistake". Excellent writting, clever characters, thrilling and action packed. So where can I get the rest? What happened at the end of the fight? See...you left me hanging...doh!

Intriguing premise
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-11
This excerpt is written so well that it suspends time and took me at the place and time. I like how the author described the actions and I was curious to find out how Sarge was going to cope with the lost of a couple of his team. The writing of this excerpt is excellent, the premise in intriguing that I want to keep turning the page. The only disapointment was that it ended so quickly.

Wow!
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-15
Two primary protagonists introduced in two entirely different ways, both fabulously executed and both guaranteed to have the readers drooling for more! What a great start!

In a textbook example of a "show, don't tell" writing style, Sergeant Curtis Jackson is introduced as the leader of an elite hand-picked special forces style military unit in the middle of an undercover insertion in war torn Beirut, Lebanon. High speed action and thrills ensue as SNAFUs of a magnitude that could only be achieved by the juxtaposition of high-tech computerized technology with the military entirely foul up a precisely planned commando style operation. Suffering casualties, the team is forced to retreat and the reader is left hanging high and dry wondering whether a secondary extraction point will prove successful.

Badar Baqai, on the other hand, is introduced in a quiet family setting ... enjoying a breakfast, reading the newspaper and interacting with his son. But what we see in these casual daily events is a ruthless, A-type personality who plays every game to win, someone who does not suffer fools gladly and will tolerate no less than 100% effort in every endeavour. That Badar Baqai will at some point meet Curtis Jackson is never stated. But I'll put $100 on the table now against any odds that says they'll confront one another at some point in the full flowering of this novel.

I'm hooked! Let me have the whole enchilada! Clearly, Douglas Perry can write "quiet", he can write "loud"; he can write "fast", he can write "slow"; he can write "character", he can write "action"! That's a helluva lot to achieve in the space of a 5000 word excerpt to a new novel.

Great introduction, Mr Perry! Count on me to buy the final product when you're published.

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Lady of Light and Shadows
Published in Kindle Edition by Leisure Books (2007-10-30)
Author: C. L. Wilson
List price: $7.99
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Lady of Light and Shadows
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Review Date: 2008-10-06
As always C L Wilson, once again delivers!!! Can't wait for King of Sword and Sky!!

A continuation
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Review Date: 2008-09-19
Lady of Light and Shadows takes off where Lord of the Fading Lands ended. Not only does it continue this great story Wilson begins to add to the story that was hinted at in the first book. Sexy humor and places that your bitting your nails will keep you reading this book to the end!! I'm very happy with this series and cant wait to read the other books!

Now the story REALLY picks up
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2008-07-18
I love fantasy and romance and hunky fey warriors with long flowing black hair and endless devotion...all that, but for some reason I didn't really get into Lord of the Fading Lands. I enjoyed the book alright, but somehow, it seemed dragging a little. Rain was dreamy enough...too dreamy, maybe, and somehow, Elli didn't really catch my eye as Rain's equal...well all that's gonna change in book II, Lady of Light and Shadow. Am I ever glad to have stuck with the story and picked up book II. The story really got going, and Elli's character started to shine (literally!). Also, a wonderful new character was introduced: Ser Gaelen!!!! The (former) Dark Lord with icy blue eyes! (swoon @_@) He really stole the scences and, sorry to say, I think he outshone Rain. Even though Rain's 1200 years old, he still acted a bit adolescent compared to Ser Gaelenn. ^_- Which is fine by me. I am all for character growth, and both Rain and Elli have quite a bit of growing to do. I can't wait to see how they mature together over the course of the story. Eagerly waiting for the next 2 books!!

CL Wilson ROCKS!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2008-06-09
This follow up to Lord of the Fading Lands is FANTASTIC! I highly recommend this one. This series is so compelling you won't want to put it down. If you don't already have the first one, make sure you buy both b/c you won't want to wait for the 2nd one to come in the mail - its that good!

Can't wait for the rest of the series
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2008-07-24
I was given this book. I thought it was so good I went out and bought the first book in the series. Rain and Ellysetta struck a note in my psyche. The characters were real and very likable. Rain has been added to my list of fantasy characters I'd like to meet. I absolutely loved the lavender eyes!
The action was well thought out. While I can predict (as the educators say to take the fun out of reading) a story line, I am planning to buy the next books in the series. I am also looking forward to anything else Ms. Wilson writes.

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Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals
Published in Paperback by L,B Kids (1994-09-01)
Author:
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Simple and sweet way to teach children to draw
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Review Date: 2008-08-22
Recently I bought Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals for my five year old daughter who loves art, but wanted more formal training. This book is *perfect*! Everything about it is tailored for children who can draw some shapes and it progresses from simple animals to the lovely, elaborate dragon at the end. My daughter is learning how to draw better shapes (and animals) without getting frustrated. The step-by-step simple instructions capture a child's attention and makes them more focused on the process than the end result. Overall, a really wonderful book!

Blast fom my past that my kids love, too!
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Review Date: 2008-07-07
I had this book as a kid and loved it - no written instructions, just step by step pictures that are easy to follow. My 11-yr old and 7-yr old both like it. The final pictures are full of character and are really fun. This may not be a book for a kid who's really serious about drawing, but it's great fun for the average artist, adults included.

I like it
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Review Date: 2008-06-05
I bought this book for my 4 yr old son. He has learnt to draw many animals from this book. He is able to follow directions and draw all by himself. He has been doing a pretty good job too. This is a good book if you or your child need step by step instructions to draw animals.

Great book for anyone who wants to learn to draw
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Review Date: 2008-04-09
I bought this book for my 4 1/2 year old but really for myself since I'm a horrible artist! This book allowed us to draw the animals together and he was able to follow the steps easily. If you can write the letter "D", "C" and stright and squiggly lines you can duplicate any animal is this book. Pretty cool since my son used to not like art of any sort but now he is in this drawing phase. I'm going to buy some other of these books in the series.

Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals
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Review Date: 2008-01-09
I love this book. I had this book as a child (in the 80's) and I was so excited to see that I could purchase one for my daughter. My child is in pre-school and has been practicing drawing basic shapes. Ed Emberley's book teaches children (and adults) how to draw animals by piecing together basic shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, etc. The directions are easy to follow, and show you step-by-step how to combine different shapes into a final product. I would recommend this book for any age group, from a child who is just learning to draw to an adult who loves to doodle.

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A Grace Disguised
Published in Paperback by Zondervan Publishing Company (2005-01)
Author: Jerry L. Sittser
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Excellent Service
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Review Date: 2008-09-15
This item was exactly as described; it was received in excellent shape and in a very timely manner. I would buy again from this seller without hesitation.

A Grace Disguised
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Review Date: 2007-12-01
Excellent, cannot say enough about how this man explains the grieving psyche. Moves beyond everything else that is written. Although my loss was not as terrible as his I could identify with everything he said. It is so good to have someone confirm that it is something that we go through and, perhaps more importantly, what we can get through.

Would recommend this to all who have undergone loss in any form.

An inspirational read during a time of confusion!
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Review Date: 2007-11-22
I am going through a very difficult time in my life and was advised to read A Grace Disguised. This book offers an amazing insight into the grieving process and acknowledges that everyone's healing process is completely unique to them. I felt encouraged and rejuvenated knowing that I could relate to the many emotions experienced by the author and so many others who may also be going through similar scenarios but have had their emotions or actions repressed and even belittled. I strongly recommend everyone read this book because it not only offers personal growth during troublesome times, it also may help guide those who have a friend or loved one experiencing a difficult loss to offer stronger support.

El Mejor Libro Sobre La Perdida ; Best Book on Grief & Loss
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-04-05
Hace dos anhos fallecio nuestra hija y entre los muchos libros que leimos sobre la perdida este fue el que mas nos ayudo. Se lo hemos recomendado a muchas personas.

After our daugher's accidental death two years ago, my husband and I read many books on grieving and loss. Sittser's book was the most helpful to us in processing our own grief, offering not pithy platitudes, but thought-provoking reflections out of the author's own catastrophic loss. We have bought many copies of this book for friends going through difficult times because it is relevant to those who suffer loss of any kind.

Peggy Reynoso

A Grace Disguised
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Review Date: 2007-09-13
The book, A Grace Disguised, changed my life. A doctor actually "prescribed" it for me, after the death of my daughter and her fiance. After hearing so many people blunder through callus pharses they hoped would make me feel better it was a great relief to spend time with someone who actually knew how I felt.
Many, in my family, have read this book. My husband's life was changed, as was my own. We have given this book to countless others who are in the midst of grief. We always keep several copies on hand. My husband, who is new to online buying, bought these copies. When they started arriving in Spainsh we were both a little confused. He had somehow gotten over to the Spanish version with out knowing it. We can only deduce that we're about to meet spainsh speaking grievers in need of comfort.
As you can probably tell by reading this, I am not Richard, I am his wife, secretary and best friend.

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Low Level Hell
Published in Hardcover by Airlife Publishing Ltd (1993-11)
Authors: Hugh L. Mills, Robert A. Anderson, and Hugh L. Mills Jr
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Riveting. A type of air warfare I was unfamiliar with
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Review Date: 2008-09-17
The story of a LOACH pilot who is part of the hunter (LOACH) killer (Cobra) team of the 1/4 Cav (1st Infantry Div).

I bought this book because I was stationed with an Army helicopter battalion at the same Phu Loi base as Hugh, but in 1967, and was familiar with the 1/4 Cav and the TAOR they served in. In 1967, however, LOACHes and Cobra's were just arriving and our (11th Combat Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Brigade) assault helicopter units were all built around slick platoons (flying UH-1Cs and Ds) and gun platoons (flying UH-1Bs). The slicks inserted and recovered the infantry, while the gunships prepared the LZ's and supported the infantry while they were on the ground.

Hugh's war was more like an aerial LRRP activity. The LOACHes went out scouring the AO for signs of enemy activity, and then called in the accompanying Cobras (or the aerial infantry platoons of the the 1/4 Cav) to attack them. They also used their own miniguns and crewchief's M-60 to start the job. The LOACH crews view of the war was much closer to an infantryman's.

I particularly liked that the book had a map of the TAOR with all the important bases and Infantry division TAORs shown, so that you could refer back to it to be sure you understood where the action described was taking place.

This is a well-written book about one facet of US tactics in the Vietnam war. Late in the book, the author comes to the realization that many other authors describing their experiences express( and which I came to beyond the mid-point of my tour) that, although they have some effective tactics, and take justifiable pride in their efforts, they can't see any strategic plan. Absent one, all that lies before them is an unending expenditure of men and materiel with no assurance that it will accomplish any meaningful good.

Buy this book; it won't disappoint.

A truly great read
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Review Date: 2008-05-01
I have read many books on combat in Vietnam, but not one compares to Low Level Hell. Hugh Mills writes much like he talks -- with a rare combination of wit and wisdom that makes you want to say "tell me more!" I eagerly await his next book.

Important history well told.
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Review Date: 2007-11-03
Very, very good book. Gave me a good idea as to what my father might have went through as a scout pilot flying the OH-6 with the 2/11th A.C.R. Blackhorse in Vietnam.

Captivating!
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Review Date: 2007-09-05
I recently read Low Level Hell, and I want to say it was one of the best books I've ever read!! Hugh does a great job of captivating the reader from the first chapter to the very end. Every chapter has you on the edge of your seat, taking you through the drama of fighting in Vietnam. I honestly felt as if I was flying with him! At times I was howling in laughter and others crying at the loss of fellow officers. Hugh's last chapter sent chills down my spine. I honestly cannot think of a better read on one man's experience in Vietnam. Great job Hugh!

Angie Chirnside

As True As It Gets....
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Review Date: 2007-12-08
I was a Crew Chief on an OH-6A and sat behind my pilot each and every time the aircraft left the ground. We flew many a mission for Captain Mills and you will not find a truer account of the life of an Aero Scout Pilot and his Crew Chief as you will in his book Low Level Hell. He was there, we were there, and when you read the book YOU will be there! An excellent account of what we went through in Vietnam.

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Roseflower Creek
Published in Paperback by Cumberland House Publishing (2003-07)
Author: J. L. Miles
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One that stays......
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Review Date: 2008-09-07
This novel is absolutely wonderful....it is one that you will never part with ..... you will keep Lori Jean close to your heart and never forget the beautiful and tragic pages of the story as it is told so perfectly by our 10 year old little friend.....Please do yourself a favor and READ this book as soon as you can get your hands on it!! It is one for the ages!!

Roseflower Creek Book Review
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Review Date: 2008-04-25
This was a fantastic read!! I couldn't put it down and finished it within 12 hours! (I should have been sleeping...) This story will break your heart and you will fall in love with Lori Jean. This was a fabulous book that I would recommend to any avid reader.

Excellent!
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Review Date: 2008-03-31
This book is not only a page turner, but it pulls you into the characters. It is well written and a must read!

Wow... great read
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Review Date: 2008-02-28
J.L.Miles is a undiscovered treasure. I couldn't order her next book fast enough, "Coldwater Creek". It is turning out to be another fantastic read. She really gets it. The characters are so real. I love southern fiction and Ms. Miles did not let me down. I feel I have gained better understanding of other peoples' "worlds". I learn something from each of her books. I have already ordered, "Divorcing Dwayne". Ms. Miles writes with heartwarming HUMOR and wisdom.

Roseflower Creek
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Review Date: 2008-03-18
This book was a page turner! I finished it in two readings - couldn't put it down until I found out what happened to Lori Jean. This story is very sad but well worth your time. I definitely recommend it.


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