Reds Books

la recomiendo para gente abierta que quiere salirse de los típicos autores que aparecen masivamente en todas partes. Me parece nuevo, refrescante y bueno

leí el libro de un tirón, me gustó y espero leer algo más del autor

Es un libro IMPORTANTE, no sólo porque crea que está bien escrito, sino porque se queda contigo, en la memoria y en el corazón. He aprendido mucho de este libro.

sólo puedo decir que me gustó. No conocía al autor y lo leí por casualidad.LO RECOMIENDO DE VERDAD

el libro es INCREIBLE. Me encantó desde el principio hasta el final. Yo no sé porqué no se publican más así

This is one of the best series that I have ever read. It is a must see but beware, once you pick it up you will not want to put it down.

Very interesting book and brings to mind the hardships and heartache endured by those who opened up this country as they moved west, yet they endured.

There is much happiness and hope in this book. Ingeborg's marriage to Haakan is a wonderful blessing to her and her children. There are some new characters to add spice to the books and the discovery of Grace's deafness to add tears, but Kaaren and Ingeborg's faith continues to grown in the face of the difficulties that come from farming and joys of proving up their homesteads.

Those pioneers are sooo brave! I wish I could be like them. Lauraine is an excellent author. Keep it up!

Book 3 in Red River of the North opens with Penny writing to the absent Hjelmer who has fled the area to avoid a "shotgun wedding" trick. Even though he is young and immature, he is a hard worker with an eye for the future and inside information on the plans of the railroad. Kaaren delivers twins, nearly dying. One twin is not healthy and Lars cannot accept his deaf daughter. School is in full swing in the prairie schoolhouse, with Kaaren as teacher.

Ingeborg and Haaken travel a far distance by train to escort home the seriously injured younger sister of Kaaren. Solveig is a bitter, disappointed young woman who was on her way to join her sister, but whose future is crushed in a train wreck. Face scarred and barely walking, she goes home with Ingeborg and Haaken. Olaf, Kaaren's long lost uncle, mysteriously turns up after a long absence and his many talents make him useful and loved.

Penny has finally decided to travel to Fargo for work and further schooling. The farms continue to progress - a large wooden barn now graces the homestead of Ingeborg who gives birth to another baby, Haaken's first biological child. Metiz continues to weave in and out of the lives of the pioneer families. Her grandson, Baptiste, stays with his friend Thorliff to go to school and help with the farm work.

As much as she balks, Ingeborg gives up her plowing and hunting after teaching young Thorliff to take her place. As usual, tragedy does not pass over them without leaving scars. A tragic fire, blizzards and failing farms cause loss of life and dreams. Agnes give birth to a stillborn daugher. She harbors intensive anger toward Hjelmer for hurting her dear niece, Penny.

The railroad is coming and the time for proving up their land arrives. Both the Bjorkland widows are remarried with families. Extra people share both homes now. A large sack house stores their grain for direct loading on the train.

The book ends with their town becoming a water stop for the railroad, a real town with a real name, Blessing. In spite of the author's confusion with family relationships and forgetting Kaaren's married name, book 3 still deserves 4 stars.

The Language Of Parenting: Building Great Family Relationships At All Ages is a guide designed to help parents better understand and apply proven communication techniques to aid their children's growth, learning, and development. From the importance of avoiding confusion, to the need to hold one's ground firm with younger children especially, the power that lies in humor, and much more, The Language Of Parenting is a superb resource to bridge the seemingly incomprehensible and insurmountable gender gap. Highly recommended.

I initially read "The Language of Parenting: Building Great Family Relationships at all Ages" by David Frees to gain some insight and leverage in my communication with my young children. I was blown away with how abundantly practical this book was in assisting me to improve my communication in all of my relationships (kids, spouse, work, etc.) The book was very easy to follow and was filled with analogies, stories and concepts for immediate application.

I highly recommend this book to anyone with children or grandchildren. At the same time, there is tremendous value for anyone who has any dealings with people. This is an all around winner as a "how to have great communication leading to great relationships book".

David Frees's book reminds the reader that learning is a process that should be established and continued throughout life. This book focuses on the importance of communication as a two way street and provides ways for the reader to examine the quality and efficiency of their own skills. Frees concentrates on the ability to be a listener as highly important when it comes to communication and values guidance over instruction when it comes to parenting. This book inspires you to cast assumptions aside and let your children surprise you with how capably they apply creativity to solve their own dilemmas.

I've read quite a number of 'self help' books over the last few years and I find this book a unique learning experience because:

Prior to discussing the topic of the title, Mr. Frees gives a
perspective on learning. He is clear on the different types of learning (some people do not know that there are different ways of learning) and I appreciated the focus on peak learning environments. We all have them and if you read this book you will begin to know how to identify yours.

In addition, a strategy is established for the reader ... defining a strategy is not a unique concept but Mr. Frees' reminder gets the reader to establish goals and strategies in reading the book... result .... more learning.

Mr. Frees reviews effective communication .... . His discussion on congruency is one that all people can take and use each day in both their business and personal lives.

The writing in this book is clear and the concepts are powerful for everyday living.

Mr. Frees understands the concepts that are the foundation of a peaceful life ...a good example is his discussion on 'beliefs'.

I am very grateful for the teachers that have passed along their knowledge. Communicating is Mr. Frees' wisdom and passion.

"The quality of my communication is the quality of the response I get." ~David Frees

David Frees is a communication consultant and the creator of Quantum Communication programs. He also lectures internationally and is considered to be a master communicator. In "The Language of Parenting," he presents solutions for the highly complex issues that can develop in a parent/child relationship.

His book is divided into four main sections:

1. Building a Foundation: Quantum Learning and Enhanced Communication.

2. The Strategies of Great Communicators: Desired Results, The Beauty of Silence, Listening, Limits of Language and Building Rapport.

3. Tactics, Tools and Skills of Effective Communication: Avoiding Negation, Models of Creativity, Embedded Suggestions and the Power of Humor.

4. Frequently Asked Questions & Parent Resources: Questions about school age children, teenagers, adult children and teenagers. There is also a section for expectant and new parents.

I immediately appreciated the larger font size and the text was especially easy to read. This book is really a summary of all the lessons David Frees has learned throughout his life. He includes scientific research, action plans, wise and funny quotes and bold text to emphasize important points. Many chapters contain a Reminder and Action section so you can put the ideas to work almost immediately. You might find one or two of the ideas helpful and then you can write them in your journal.

While this book is a somewhat serious study of communication, there are some moments of interest when you will enjoy David's humor. I especially like when he puts text all in CAPS to really get your attention. Especially as he says: "you should consider the following belief" and then he really makes his point.

The section on how we process words in different ways was interesting. Do you see words as pictures, as the words themselves or do they produce feelings? He also gives reasons to why e-mail should not be used for complex emotional issues.

David also answers these questions:

How do you eliminate fights and foster positive communication?

What is the best way to approach my child about premarital sex, drinking, and drugs?

Is there really a list of proven communication techniques that encourage children to live happier, healthier and more confident lives?

The Language of Parenting is a highly organized collection of parenting wisdom and communications techniques. David teaches you so many excellent life skills. You can really use most of these skills in everyday communication.

~The Rebecca Review

I picked up these books on a whim, and discovered a wonderful series.

When I found out that the fourth was to be released soon, I quickly bought the second and third books and practically devoured them, finishing them in a day. The same goes for this book; Attack of the Fiend is as deliciously thrilling as the last three, and scary enough to make reading this book at night questionable. After reading the first book late at night in the dark - with the exception of my booklight - I read the other three during the day!

This book got my heart going, and I felt like I was really in the book - as nervous as Tom, and anticipating the worst.

I can't wait for the fifth book to be released; I also really hope that more happens with Tom and Alice - I can't help but love those characters. Not to mention, Alice is an intriguing character, because we're never really sure if she's a good or bad witch...which makes her all the more interesting.

I was so excited when I got my hands on this book!!! It defintely holds true to the series, and just might be better than the couple of books. Full of suspence and wicked nasty plot turns. AMAZING!!!! Can't wait for the next one.

no questions just buy! now!!! don't make me say it again. buy it!!!!!!!

I had the lay down date marked on my calendar, and couldnt wait to run down to the store as soon as the day came to get my copy. I had read the previous three installments and did a 5 star review on book two, The Curse of the Bane. Delaney just keeps these books remarkably riveting, scary and intense. This was the longest book yet but by far the best of the four. Our young Apprentice is getting stronger in his abilities and getting more independant to work on his own now without the constant guidance of the mighty Spook. I like that his character is growing and not staying stagnant even though the time period between book one and this book four is only a year and a half's time. This installment, Attack of the Fiend, offers more wonderful suspenseful, edge of the seat action. The scare level is right up there from page one to the end. Last Apprentice fans can not be disappointed in this new book in any way and are sure to just say "more please". Delaney does leave this installment a little open ended so that we for sure know that book five is on it's way so that we readers get resolvement on the episodes we get in this book. This is a fabulolus horror series for kids and adults and truly topnotch. I'd like to add praise too to the sensational illustrator. Not only are the cover designs remarkable but each chapter head page evokes true dark and eerie scenes that seem to scream off the page. High praise here, very very high praise for a series that is not sliding in interest, it is escalating into greatness. I eagerly await book five. I just cant wait!

I just finished reading "Attack of the Fiend" last night and I was not disappointed! My eleven-year-old son and I have been waiting for this one to come out, as we have read the entire "Last Apprentice" series and absolutely love every book. As usual, Joseph Delaney did a great job of scaring the pants off of us! From the first chapter, I was on the edge of my seat, terrified for Tom, the Spook's apprentice. Several times I had to put the book down and walk away to calm my nerves, but of course, couldn't stay away for long because I just had to see what would happen next. My husband even asked once, "What is the problem? I thought this was a kids' book?" and I had to explain that reading the Last Apprentice books is like watching a terrifying movie: your stomach is clenched with worry for these characters, but you're also dying to see what trouble they'll get into next. "Attack of the Fiend" had action and suspense from beginning to end and still, left us wondering when the next book will come out so that we can find out how Tom and the Spook plan to defeat the creatures of darkness. This is great book for anyone 10-100...as long as you're not afraid of the dark!

My daughter and I own the Golden Book version of this classic story but we've read so many plays on the story and versions and I have to say THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST. It's done in such a nice simplistic way and the illustrations are charming, we got it from our local library and my daughter asked to read it every night! If you are searching for the best Little Red Hen this is it!

Sturdy pages, brights colors, and great story idea. More pages than an average board book, which is nice. I'm glad I bought this for my daughter.

This is a fabulous edition of the Little Red Hen. The text is crisp and clear, the pictures are simple, clear, and bright, and the board book format is friendly to little hands! My boys ADORE this book. It makes for a great bedtime story, too!

My 17-month old daughter has loved this book for months already. It has a rhythmic text and lively pictures, plus it is about animals, which is always a hit with the toddler set.

This book has been a favorite for the last several months. My son liked the repetition and the bright pictures from the start, and as he gets older (he's now 21 months) he also enjoys naming the animals and what they are doing. There is lots in the pictures for a toddler to talk about: planting seeds, cooking, kite flying, napping, and so on. I'm not wild about the artwork in this book, but then again I'm not its target audience--the simplicity seems to work great for young kids.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I could identify with much of the subject matter in this book. It was well written to the point of totally identifying with every character...There is a piece of all of us in the people Keith Egawa writes about.
It is a powerful expression about Domestic Violence, Alcoholism and Hope in a culture that has been destroyed by the conquering society.

I desperately want Keith Egawa to write more books.

I am very excited to present this book to my Book Club next month.

From the moment I began reading this book, I couldn't put it down. It grabbed my attention and never let go. Keith Egawa has written from his heart with the true insight and compassion one who works in his field seldom has. He takes us into his personal world of social work and beyond, into the realm of what it means being Indian in America. My heart was brought along for the ride...and when it was over I sat in awe.

Lynda "Spiritdove" Imburgia

highly descriptive, fast moving, angst filled, intensely gripping novel that captures the plight of a young man coming of age. this rough-edged first novel simmers with energy. like any good author, egawa draws the reader into a foreign land and sketches from the reader's imagination using the familiar emotions and common issues. a must read.

highly descriptive, fast moving, angst filled, intensely gripping novel that captures the plight of a young man coming of age. this rough-edged first novel simmers with energy. like any good author, egawa draws the reader into a foreign land and sketches from the reader's imagination using the familiar emotions and common issues. a must read.

If you are a person who has unresolved issues with your family, or are someone who works or is planning to work in social services, you will probably gain a lot from reading this book. As I don't fall into those categories ( well we all have unresolved issues with our families, but I'm talking about the major kind that affect your mental health)I have to review it on its literary merits-and they are many.

At first, I must admit, I was a little disappointed. I have come to expect a little "extra" from Native American writers. Whether it's mysticism or time travel, or simply the dry wit of a Sherman Alexie, I assume that Native American literature will take some unusual twists and turns. For the most part Egawa's telling is pretty straight forward. But eventually I found that this approach actually added to the story, especially as the author managed to avoid all the obvious cliches a story of this type lends itself to.

Egawa is very good at portraying familial relationships, but, by far his best talent is his handling of the children the main character deals with. Many authors have difficulty portraying children, and especially teens realistically and in all their complexities. Egawa does it very well, right down to the body language.

In all I would say Egawa is off to a good start and I look forward to some of his other work.

If your pagan, Wiccan or none of the above, but you are mindful of nature then this book is for you. It really brings to life how we as Spirtual people can combine this energy into aiding our Ecology. Francesca Ciancimino Howell brings to life the simplicity of walking in the path and how our practices can be directed to benifit us all and our Mother Gaia.

If your pagan, Wiccan or none of the above, but you are mindful of nature then this book is for you. It really brings to life how we as Spirtual people can combine this energy into aiding our Ecology. Francesca Ciancimino Howell brings to life the simplicity of walking in the path and how our practices can be directed to benifit us all and our Mother Gaia.

This book is long overdue, yet it has come at just the right time. In order to heal ourselves and each other we must heal our planet. This is a great book for anyone of any path. I can't wait for the next one from Francesca!

Finally, a book that encompases the well being of not only humankind, but the relationship that we share with Mother Earth! This book is deliciously packed with multiple excercises to help enhance our knowledge and perception of the planet. While many books describe the need to be kind to the planet, Howell manages to help the reader develop his/her relationship with Gaia. This gives ample opportunity to the individual to work side by side with the Earth Mother for the betterment of life as we know it. Howell does an exceptional job of giving the reader a knowledgable basis to work with Earth's energies in our everyday lives. This book is well suited for the magically experienced, as well as for the individual who wishes to actively seek a concious and vibrant relationship with Gaia.

"Making Magic with Gaia" is an extraordinary book written in extraordinary times. As Francesca's friend and her original High Priest, I have often had difficulties finding books to recommend to students and fellow travelers on our Path which combines a sound enviornmental view and a magickal Wiccan/Pagan view. This book hits both nails on the head.

To date I have purchased 2 copies for our library and several more to give to friends.

If you are a magical person concerned about the fate of our Mother Earth, buy it, read it, pass it along!

This is such a great song to sing and the book is a fun accompaniment, as well as the CD.
These types of books are great to bring in the car for some family fun time!

This is such a great book. I've used it with many many preschoolers and children, and the remark I always get is "again, again"...

I bought this book for my nephew and the entire family has enjoyed his singing the pages, he had it memorized in no time and he is only 2 years old!!! I would recommend this book to anyone with young children, not just for their enjoyment but for the entire family.

The younger loves the beautiful pictures and singing along. The older loves looking for all the little details in the pictures. They both love substituting the names of the characters for their own friends' names! Both learned their colors through this book without realizing what they were actually doing. This is one book I don't mind reading over and over.

I remember reading this book back in kindergarten and the first grade. It was the first book I ever learned to read. I loved this book so much that I read it until I had it memorized. It's too bad the original cover is not printed in this edition. I'm going to pass this one down to my cousin, Adam, whose only 4. Hopefully, we can continue the tradition so this will be his first book he ever learns to read.

I wore out my shoes trying to find this item in local stores and malls. In five minutes I nailed it at Amazon. The quality of the product is excellent, as was the service.

We were very pleased with the quality of the plate. It was metal, not plastic. It was delivered very quickly. We would order from them again.

Thank you.
Susan L.

This license plate frame is very sturdy while showing off the traditional Yankee's blue and white. Solid construction and good use of materials.

This was purchsed in December '06 to be given to my boyfriend by our 17 month old daughter, he loved it! He put it on his truck right away! Great product.

...I had a plastic one before - and it broke - love this one!!!

I love this book! It is a sweet story with enchanting pictures. I have used it to review color words with my young students.

I had never even heard of this book until I stumbled upon it at the library. This book can be only be described by plucking a word right from the title and thats "LOVELY". My daughter could not get enough of it! The conversations between Mr. Rabbit and the little girl are simply so realistic I'm almost shocked cause I found myself wrapped up in it as well. It is too cute! The only negative observation I have is my daughter found Mr. Rabbit a little creepy but Maurice Sendak has a slight darkness to him so maybe thats it. Don't let that stop you from buying this though!

I had originally given this book a 4 star review, but in hindsight, I think it deserves 5. (The site wouldn't allow me to edit my star rating- sorry). This is a book that I would like to have discovered earlier, but my four year old boy enjoys it anyway, and I would gladly add it to our family library. A 2 or 3 year-old would easily appreciate this story as well. Both the author and illustrator are accomplished and well respected, and the proof is in reading it to a child. Children love the idea that they can converse with the animals, and Mr. Rabbit and The Lovely Present all but makes it seem possible to the reader. A valuable life lesson is well taken from a well meaning and sympathetic rabbit, in a young girl's search for great gift ideas for her mother. A tiny bit redundant from a grown-up's point of view, but the audience gets the bigger vote (children love repetitive stories and gain much from them). I'm hoping that demand will bring this book back to the printers for the next generation of readers, Especially considering the copyright date (1962). Judging from the illustrations, I would have placed it somewhere in the early 30's 40's. This book must have been very popular in the sixties with parents looking for wholesome stories and rich, high quality artwork for their children.

I received this book today and am so pleased that I bought it because it's a stunning book. It's a lovely little tale (already explained by other reviewers!) that contains subtle repetition for early readers and would be great for teaching colours to a younger child. The illustrations are lovely and have a 1960s feel about them - subtle but intricately drawn and enhance the text perfectly (they don't look anything like the illustrations of We're The Wild Things are but are equally as fantastic!). I think you'd be really hardpressed to find anything faults with this book - a totally charming must have classic for your children's library - don't pass this one up. It's one of those books that totally enchants you the very first time you read it.

As a student at West Virginia State College I was required to view a Calecott honor award winning book. I chose this book because of the beautiful illustrations. A little girl asks the assistance of Mr. Rabbit in deciding what to get her mother for her birthday. Mr. Rabbit suggests some rather foolish gift for each of the colors the little girl says her mother likes. He suggests such things as a red roof and a blue lake. Each time he also suggest a fruit of that color. The little girls says her mother likes that fruit but she needs something else. After they go though a few colors the little girl relizes she could make a fruit basket. Mr. Rabbit says he has a basket.