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Beautiful book with excellent photos and ideas. Also appreciate access to their website www.larkbooks.com, for craft suppliers. Recommend you sign up for their newsletter, very interesting. Have always found books by this publisher to be of the highest quality and a great value.

What a most wonderful book. Most artists struggle with sharing techniques with others. Here Janette Schuster and friends share full details on a number of magical projects that are so clear and concise, even someone who feels like they have two left hands, will feel that they can create and be happy with the results.

Wow ! What a fabulous book. Very well written, with easy to follow instructions. The art inside these covers is just so inspiring,
as a Jewelry Designer I found this book gave me a whole new outlook at Altered Art Jewelry.
I would highly recommend this book to all.

Michelle meets a movie star and didn't know that she was a movie star and all sorts of trouble happens. It was an excellent book.

I really like the book, because I think it's really cool that Michelle met a Movie Star on the beach and didn't even recognize her until she got home. It shows that movie stars are real people just like the rest of us. I would love to be a movie star.

I enjoy the Full House Michelle books very much and own many and check many out from the local libary. Keep writing them Ms. Dubowski. I look forward to my summer vacation so I will have more time to read them. I am sorry they took new shows of Full House of the air on TV. Megan

Michelle could kick herself! While she was away on vacation, she met Natalie Campbell!-- a big time movie star-- and she didn't even know it! But Michelle gets another chance. Natalie's coming to Michelle's for the weekend, and Michelle decides to throw a huge fancy party for her! She makes sure everything is perfect-- from the incredible food to her cool new outfit. What could go wrong? Plenty!

I loved this book! It was nice to see a character who was from Puerto Rico and Ezra Jack Keats really included a lot of diversity in this book. A must have!

This is a very cute story that children will love. I also highly recommend two other books by latino authors: Drum, Chavi, Drum! (by Mayra L. Dole) and Trinos Choice (by Diane Gonzales Bertrand).

I vividly remember this book from my childhood -- and I vividly remember the Spanish words and phrases I learned from it. Very practical and engaging.

My kids are big fans of Blue's Clues. My 4 year old, who is trying to read, enjoys Blue's stories and especially likes the turtle story because he remembers the turtle from the Blue's Birthday epidode. The big print and picture icons are very helpful.

My three-year old LOVES this book. It's a great introduction to reading; the text is not too advanced.

My daughter received this book last Christmas when she was 18 months old, and within days she was "reading" each page and identifying all of the Blue's Clues characters. She loves the Blue's birthday party scene where she receives turquoise the turtle as a present, and happily recites how she is taken care of each day. This book still holds my 23 month old daughters' attention from beginnig to end, and she asks to have it read to her several times a day. Highly recommended if your child is a Blue's Clues fan like mine!

"Halleluya!  On this 26th day of May, 2004, the New York Times confessed to having helped promote the lies that got us into war with Iraq."

"We should fire Rumsfeld, and Cheney, and Bush, and the whole pack of warmakers today -- not tomorrow or next month -- today. "

"Politicians hire brains.  Telling them what to say and how to say it is a big business and getting bigger all the time."

"People who are under the illusion that the Times is a liberal paper should read its editorial today. It says moving good jobs abroad is 'freeing up American capital, labor and other resources for more efficient, high-value uses.' "

----John Hess, from wbai.org

I consider John Hess one of the most important voices in contemporary America. His words and what we are able to learn from them, should motivate us to open our eyes to the corruption and hypocrisy in our nation. The realization that more people recognize the name of a hate monger like Rush Limbaugh than the name of John Hess, illustrates the manufactured ignorance that those in power would prefer. Only through education will we effectively address what is wrong in the U.S. I find John Hess to be an educator who is informed, passionate and motivating!

I bought Mr. Hess' book out of curiosity. I knew Mr. Hess from the days when he was a commentator on a local TV station before Rupert Murdoch bought the station and destroyed it. I expected to try the book and give up after 50 or so pages. Well, I couldn't put it down! Mr. Hess is a very good writer who never bores you.

I lived through the years that he writes about. He explains for me many of the things that I felt were not right about those years as well as the lack of reporting by The New York Times. I have to ask myself where my head was during that period.

I highly recommend this book. It gave me an eye-opening view of The New York Times, politicians, and the sad level of reporting in the United States. It should be required reading by reporters and would-be reporters.

With a diamond-hard honesty rare, if not unique, among today's journalists, John L. Hess has written a memoir that deflates the gas-filled balloon that is the New York Times. A reporter and editor for the Times for 24 years, Hess shows how from the moment Adolph Ochs purchased the newspaper in 1896 it has cozied up to corrupt politicans and wealthy businessmen. In a blurb on the jacket, Kurt Vonnegut terms the newspaper a "mighty crowd-control engine," and indeed Hess provides many examples of the Times leading the way in suppressing news and information that might educate the public as to how they are being bilked. No one could read this book and still think that the Times is a liberal, much less an honest, newspaper.

I really like this CD set. The case is perfect, CD quality outstanding! The voice is nice once you get used to it. At first I found it an odd tone, but after a while of listening I enjoyed how smooth the narrator keeps his voice and he thankfully isn't monotoned so I can stay awake while I listen :). I really appreciate this set. Very, Very well done. I highly recommend!

I am very pleased with my recent purchase of the NASV Bible on CD. It was delivered before the target date. It is of highest quality and I'm very impressed. The gentleman that does the reading is easy to listen to and does an outstanding job.

The case is convenient for long trips and keeping the cd's organized. The narrator's voice is in line with James Earl Jones. I am looking forward to listening to it as I read along.

This is a super, duper, great, awesome, cool, nice, friendly, non- complicated, correct, magnificent, truly good, TRUTHFUL BOOK. Notice the caplocks. Why is it cap locked? Because it's true! Why is it true? Why should you trust me? Well, for one thing, it's all kids like you! (Maybe not like you, but like you are at heart) I should know, as a ten year old. I love the book! I would be totally net- clueless without it!

I was one of the 45 kids who reviewed a sight in this book. Why should you trust this guide? You can really trust this book, honest. The reviews in this guide were written by kids, for kids. They might not always share your interests, and you may not always agree with them, but you know their telling you the truth. Their not teachers trying to talk you into a subject, or parents , trying to get you to eat your cyber spinach. Your getting the straight story from real kids. It answers FAQs for parents and adults, nifty search engines, hundreds of far- out sights, great advice, kid's favorite's, trivias, jokes, poems, magic tricks, safety nets (like net nanny, cyber sitter & tattle tale just to name a few), kid's credits, a very, very complicated index (NOT! Simple as can be!!!), etc. ALL FOR KIDS!!! You will never be cyber bored again with KIDS RULE THE NET: Net Guide for Kids!!!
-Jillian, page 53

I am one of the 45 NetKids featured in this book and I had a lot of fun writing for it. This book shows the basics of browsers, plugins, search engines, and other features on the Internet and the World Wide Web, all from a kid's point of view. It has reviews for all sorts of fun sites on topics ranging from The X-Files to sharks to intense rollerblading. It's perfect for the novices, or even those more experienced surfers looking for extra cool sites they haven't seen yet. --Katie Tandler

This book will make those who adhere to covenant theology or classical dispensationism re-examine their own theological systems. Wells and Zaspel do an excellent job challenging us to read the Scriptures in the light of proper exegesis without being so influenced by our creeds, historic attachments, and denominational affiliations. All the major issues pertinent to New Covenant Theology are examined. The book outlines New Covenant Theology very well and gives sound arguments for its plausibility. The book includes discussions on NCT in general, the Mosaic Law, the Sermon on the Mount, the relationship between the covenants, and hermeneutics. Some very strong essays include Zaspel's chapters on the varied interpretations of the Sermon on the Mount (Chapter 5) and the Sabbath (Chapter 13), and Wells' essays on creeds and how they effect our interpretation (Chapter 15) and the relationship between the covenants (Appendix 2). While still being within the circle of traditional Protestantism, these two authors stepped up one level by writing this book. Excellent book for the laity and seminarian on understanding this "new" system that is gaining popularity within evangelical Protestantism.

This book should be read by all who have an interest in the importance of the two major covenants. Though the authors have intended to answer the critics of what is developing into a theology of the new covenant they have also kindly provided to this reader a better understanding of the basic differences between covenant theology and new covenant theology. After reading this book I will never approach the comunion table and drink of the blessed cup thinking that in some way that the blood of Christ is the blood of the covenant engraved upon stones. How could a good many commentators within the ranks of covenant theology lead us to believe that our Messiah is merely a new administrator (as was Moses) to the same over arching covenant with two administrations? The book is not without its faults. Much more attention needs to be given to texts such as Isaiah 42:6 and 49:8. Messiah is much more than just a mediator. He is the Word made flesh. Perhaps in the next book by Tom Wells and Fred Zaspel?

This is a book every Christian should read. It makes you think about what the New Testament tells us about Jesus, and what he says about himself. It shows clearly how Jesus is above all who came before him. Over and over, he says and does the things that only God does. Thus it would be an excellent book for a person who is unsure of Christ's divinity.

The book also makes you think about the relationship of the Old Testament to the New, and the Christian's relation to Old Testament [and New Testament] teaching. Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law, or only "the law of Christ?" What does the NT mean by "the law of Christ?" These are issues all Christians must consider.

The book provides a penetrating overview of the Gospel of Matthew, showing how Matthew's aim is to present Jesus as the One who fulfills all the promises of the Old Testament. This helpful introduction to Matthew is followed up by informative exegesis of Matthew 5:17-20, which is a key passage in our understanding of the Christian's relationship to the law, the Old Testament and Christ.

New Covenant Theology aims to be a middle ground between the Covenant Theology of Christians of Reformed persuasion and the Dispensational Theology which is subscribed to by Christians of both Reformed and Arminian points of view.

You will definitely be inspired by reading this book, whether or not you agree with the authors' conclusions.

Excellent overview of new literacies and compelling case studies. What I especially like are the description of the method for the case studies and the prose of the case studies. The concept of new literacies is a fuzzy one, but Kist does an excellent of laying out his criteria for selection of his cases. I've used it as a starting point for discussions with teachers and teacher educators. Though there are points that I would disagree with, his candor and transparency (the good kind) make this an engaging read. The cases embody what he considers 'new literacies in action' from a variety of schools and classrooms (jr high to hs). Reading, reflecting, agreeing, and disagreeing with them is an extremely useful way to develop your own framework for looking at new literacies.

I recently was able to meet Dr. William Kist at the NCTE conference in Indianapolis. After sitting in on his presentation, I decided to buy his book to get some ideas for my classroom. I must say that his book is a true inspiration to any teacher who is trying to incorporate new ideas into the classroom to boost student excitement about learning. A must read for any teacher who loves teaching!

I recently attended a workshop at which William Kist was a presenter. I was intrigued by his thoughts on alternative literacies, so I bought this book. I have not been disappointed. Dr. Kist has been very thorough in his research, and his ideas are revolutionary in their simplicity. William Kist's prescriptions for using multi--media techniques in literacy education are perfect for students of all abilities. I have already begun to implement some new literacy projects in my own classroom, and I am thrilled with the excitement that the students are exhibiting toward the art of language. This book is an important addition to any instructor's library. I recommend it very highly.

This is an easy-to-read chapter book with plenty of pictures to spur reluctant readers on. The book has humor appealing to younger children.

I have read this book so many times that I have memorized the story but I still love to read it. SPONGEBOB IS THE BEST!

My sons love Spongebob and thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!