Stations Books

... London UK , 30 May, 2001 Excellent Book This is an excellent book and my BICSI RCDD students find it a very useful study aid and reference book.

The book explains complex terms in easy to follow ways and it is packed full of usefull information.

It is clear that Barry Elliot has significant real world experience and it is relevent to all those that have an interest in Structured Cabling.

The book is up to date and has a refreshing "European/International slant" which is unusual since most books on Structured Cabling are writen by North American authors.

John Laban RCDD/LAN Principal Consultant & BICSI Certified Design Trainer.

This is one of those books that is chiefly written for SF & Fantasy fandom by the SF& Fantasy fandom. As such, readers new to the genre may find it puzzling why anyone would love a book with such a strange title and theme chosen for its short stories. The origin of this anthology is a song written by famous filk (SF music, for those who are unfamiliar with the term) singer Leslie Fish. Apparently the song came about after "too much turkey and eggnog . . . and a table centerpiece decoration . . . and space age music on the hi-fi that just happened to swing into a rhumba". To get the full story, you'll have to read the Afterword in this anthology.

It's an unexpected anthology, with a wide range of tones and styles. "Provisional Solution" by B.W. Clough is a very light toned, lively take on the manifestation of Carmen and her trademark fruits. "Basket Case: Or:The Grapes of Wrath" by Bruce B. Barnett interprets the themes into a hard SF detective story with delightful success. Don Sakers, the editor of this anthology, has two short stories in this collection. The first is "The Man Who Travelled in Rocketships" a touching story that's meant as a memorial to Heinlen. The second is "Tarawa Rising" about an aging drag queen coming to terms with themselves with a little ghostly help. Other authors include, Anne McCaffrey, Esthner Friesner, C. J. Cherryh and, of course, the woman who started it all, Leslie Fish.

Why would anyone have 19 stories and a song about Carmen Miranda's ghost on a space station? SF writers having fun would have to be my main interpretation. And that's no bad thing, there are some brilliant stories within this anthology, some hysterical giggles, some thought provoking moments, and even some bittersweet memories. For the filksong fans, the sheet music for the song that Leslie Fish wrote is included at the end of the anthology. In some ways, I guess I'd say that this is sort of an in-joke anthology, since the folks most likely to pick it up are fans, but I highly reccomend it to any SF or Fantasy reader! Here's just a bit of Leslie's song:

"Carmen Miranda's Ghost is haunting
Space Station Three.
Half the staff has seen her,
plus the Portmaster and me.
And if you think we've had too much
Of Cookie's homemade rum,
Just tell me where these basket hats
of fruit keep coming from!"

Happy reading! ^_^ shanshad

I own the Arabic and Chinese bilingual versions of this book. Both include English text too. I am so happy that this author considered wriiting and producing books that reflect many students in classrooms today. My students not only need to learn English but maintain their home language which enhances the development of literacy in any language and maintains family/social connections. Thanks you so much for creating this series of books. May other companies do it too!

I bought copies of this series for a friend. that explains how highly I thought of it. This review covers all the Stagecoach series of books

What a series! I have the Arabic and Chinese versions of the this book. What a great way to develop literacy skills in English and a student's native language! Biliteracy helps develop literacy skills better and faster than just teaching English alone. These books are a great help and hope for ESOL Teachers and the students they serve.

This is a fascinating visual history of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, with hundreds of photographs of stations, bridges, towers, piers and docks, engine houses, and repair facilities along all the branches of the line, from Jersey City to Scranton, Newark to the Delaware Bay. All station stops along each branch are identified. The photos are all 1900-1930 vintage and were taken mainly from ICC reports filed by the CNJ during that time. Each photo has a thumbnail caption and short histories of all the stations are given. The only thing missing that would have been helpful is a map of the entire system or better yet, each branch line, showing all the stops - as what used to appear in the Official Guide of Railways. Regardless, this book is a wealth of information and a major eyeful concerning the past glory of the CNJ. A must for railfans.

I taught in an Emotional Growth Center this year (self-contained classroom for kids on IEPs with extreme behaviors), and this was excellent for our group. I was lucky to have a creative assistant who used it, and covered a different character trait (trustworthiness, responsibility, etc.) each week. It was rewarding to see kids respond positively, understand the concepts, and be able to share their own experiences. They enjoyed the various activities contained in the book, including games and art projects. For the students we worked with who had Emotional Disturbance or Autism as disabilities, this program filled a need quite well. I recommend it highly.

I believe that this book will become the definitive source on Chevrolet Station Wagons. The photo detail of the wagons is excellent, and the book is a very thorough resource for anyone who loves Chevy Wagons, or who is restoring a car.

This beautiful book is about the 14 Stations of the Cross. In all Catholic Churches, the Stations of the Cross are the chronicling in pictures Jesus' last few days on earth and the events leading up to the Crucifixion.

The masterpiece illustrations make this book all the more appealing and will certainly help families bond and discuss the precepts of Catholicism and the significance of the Crucifixion. This is an excellent book for all ages.

In this simple, rhymed story, mice joyfully bounce through their holiday preparations, decorating their house, wrapping presents, trimming their tree, baking cookies, and singing "Jingle Bells." Suddenly they see footprints- their old enemy, the cat, is lurking nearby! But all ends well in this story of peace and brotherhood.

The fun, colorful illustrations are full of delightful details, such as a postage stamp decorating the wall of the mouse home, and a thimble tree stand for the tiny twig Christmas tree. Even Santa makes an appearance, with his wish for "Peace to all!"

This book would be a great Christmas gift, and is quickly becoming a new Christmas tradition in our home.