Victoria Books

I've been reading all of this series, and I think this is my most favorite of all. This author's writing is simply exquisite. For fans of Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy.

Hands down, Beside a Dreamswept Sea is the finest book in the Seascape Series, one of the most innovative on the market today. Each story is a unique healing journey for the characters and indeed for the reader too. With captivating main characters, this story will sweep you off your feet! And for all those who find Miss Hattie and Tony irresistible, order this book NOW! A real keeper, Beside a Dreamswept Sea deserves a place of honor on your "keeper" shelf

I love this book and keep a few extra copies around to give to my friends on there Birthday. The information is accurate and insightful. Everyone who I have given a copy of this book to says the description of there personality makeup based on the birthdate summary given is true! Its a fun a book and you won't regret buying it.

Michelle H.

This title is a great choice if you want to have a quick access to a person's prominent character traits.

The day of birth has a great influence regarding the pursuit of the life path's lessons, and it also gives great guidance in terms of natural inclinations and further talents.

You will find accurate personality descriptions for everyday of the month; and the author makes the distinction between men and women holding the same birthday. For what I infer from the content of each personality profile, Bunker bases her insights on the final simplified number (e.g. birthday 28 would equal the number 1), as well as on the elements of the compound number-for the same example, you would have a 1, and the cipher zero, which magnifies the vibrations of 1.

This book never ceases to amaze me with its accuracy.

This time travel keeps your interest as you live through Rebecca and Sloan's relationship, hoping that the bitterroot doesn't ever bloom again. Ms. Chancellor uses the flower in the most cleaver way.

Wow! This author definitely knows how to weave two centuries into one book. If you like matters of the heart and believe in true love and destinies you will love this book! If six stars was possible that's the rating this book would get. You don't want to miss this book!

I loved how this book shows black British studies as it is taught in the US. Many American professors teach British literature of the last century --but end up focusing only on the modernists or maybe as far as the postmodernists. A lot has happened since then people! These professors must teach fascinating classes, because they cover some of the most interesting and dynamic contemporary writers in Britain and deal with black British political issues that many Americans are simply unaware of.

Published in the US this year by Palgrave Macmillan this collection of essays aims "to provide an international perspective on ways to incorporate black British writing and culture in the study of English literature." Written by two academics in the US, one of whom is from the historically black Howard University this is a text aimed at teachers and lecturers who want their programmes to engage with contemporary black British writing and are open to the authors' "imaginative, theoretically sophisticated and practical strategies" for achieving this aim.

Altogether the eleven essays range from the pedagogical, as in Maria Helena Lima's article `The Politics of Teaching Black and British', through the historical, such as Judith Bryan's `The Evolution of Black London'. There are discussions specifically on novels-`Transformations Within the Black British Novel' by Kadija George Seisay and Jude Chudi Okpala's piece on Ben Okri. There's also a marvellous chapter on verse- Contemporary Black British Poetry by Lauri Ramey begins her discussion by citing and analysing SuAndi's poem `Home'. I found all of these essays interesting and compelling, both as a lecturer and a writer. But the last article by Tracey Walters, "A Black Briton's View of Black British Literature and Scholarship" was particularly immediate and relates to the vexed issue of black communities' largely unhappy relationship with the mainstream UK publishing industry.

In this piece the author talks about her growing up in the UK and now living and teaching in the US, her relatively new engagement with Black British Literature and the way the Windrush celebrations made it possible for her to get better access to such literature in the US. And yet in spite of the cultural activism that made considerable inroads into British publishing Walters remains critical of the British publishing industry which tends to ignore the vast population of black British writers. Of course you will see African American writers' work here in the UK, but that is because they are already published in the US by US publishers so there's no risk involved for what is usually the UK branch of the same company.
The publishing issue is also linked to the fact that Caribbean-born writers tend to enjoy relatively more exposure in the US and the UK, "whereas British born authors like Courtia Newland and Dorothea Smartt do not enjoy the same broad- based reading audience nor the critical attention they deserve." Of course we can think of a few exceptions- I'm thinking of Zadie Smith in particular. It is interesting that she has chosen to set her latest novel, On Beauty in the US. I've talked to some who have read the book and they do wonder to what extent was this move a market-driven decision?

Walters is keen to insure that Black British literature is visible and integral to all understandings of African diasporic literature, (or indeed Asian diasporic literature since at various times the term black has been used in a more inclusive way than it has in the US). She also stresses the importance of writers like Buchi Emecheta, David Dabydeen, Ferdinand Dennis, Hazel Carby and others who not only are terrific writers but who also "work as historians, critics and cultural interpreters".

Black British Writing is a deceptively slim volume. It's a book that opens up discussion and calls for strategic thinking and practical engagement with its ideas. It begs the question over and over again of how can this kind of book get published in the UK? How could it be written, edited and inclusive of Black authors? Not such a book every now and again but regularly and successfully, alongside and in step with the contributions we make to this country and the world.



Anita Franklin

Beautiful book. I saw first at the library
and then I bought this in Amazon. It is really
cute and explain all the things around the
house,bedtime, seasons and school.

I cannot describe how much I recommend this book. It was an instant hit. I have a 7 and 5 year old and it has become a night time routine to read this book. My 5 year old has read it so much she has actually learned to spell some of the words in the book on her own. It is a must have for parents of preschoolers.

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For best results listen to audio program at the same time every morning for 30 days. (Listen to introducation located on Track 5 first.)

Music by Steven Halpern.

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This is a very relaxing audio CD program. The production value is first rate. Victoria Wizell has a very soothing and sweet voice. The accompanying music is excellent.

The program is divided into four sessions:

Track 1: Relaxation (15:07) For Your Physical Nature
Track 2: Visualize (16:33) For Your Emotional Nature
Track 3: Affirmation (16:40) For your Mental Nature
Track 4: Subliminal (17:36) For your Spiritual Nature

The first track is purely relaxation. The next three tracks, while still relaxing, contain subliminal and empowering affirmations, many with the intent of helping the listener achieve a healthy body image.

A lovely combination of a journal, beautiful illustrations, and inspirational writings. A very good buy.

Need a vacation, but can't get away? This is the book for you. Put on the tea kettle and sit back to enjoy an aesthetic journey that will delight all the senses. The poetry, quotations, and literary excerpts will transport you to the many beautiful destinations visualized in photographs, paintings and artwork. A wonderful giftbook and keepsake for all ages. A GREAT bargain!

I really enjoyed this book. I felt as if I was right there at the Mayan ruins myself. The pictures are sweet too, though I wish there were lots more :)

I really enjoyed this book for several reasons. First there is a great mix of history and culture of the pyramids and the Maya told in wonderful mix of anticdotes and stories. It really brings the pyramids and people to life and is much more refreshing then the fact repeating of some books. Still you learn an enormous amount. Second the pictures are wonderful and unique, not just postcard pictures, but really interesting and beautiful. Third, this is the type of book you can use as a guide and then put on the coffee table for everyone else to read. Finally the recipies at the end of the book are delecious! I recoomend this book for people traveling to the pyramids or just yearning to. My only complaint is that it is an awkward size to actually travel with (but worth it).

In Bound by Loyalty, author J. Robert Whittle, weaves the fasincating tale of Nancy Wilson, orphaned at the age of four. Without friends or family, Nancy is taken to an orphanage where she meets Dan Brown, an orphan eight years her senior. Together Dan and Nancy weather the difficult and lonely life wrought by their indifferent headmistress.

Whittle's novel, the first of a pair, follows Dan and Nancy as they grow up and move out of the orphanage, leading separate lives. When chance brings the two together again, they choose each other as brother and sister, promising to never lose touch again. As the two experience tragedy and triumph, Whittle shares their tender love story filled with friends and "adopted" family.

Bound by Loyalty is set in Victoria, British Columbia in the early 1900s. Throughout the book, Whittle sprinkles tidbits of Victorian history along with a smattering of the tumultuous political times the characters endured. From the growing popularity of the automobile to the first hints of prohibition, the author presents interesting historical and geographical facts in the midst of his charming and likable characters. Along with this rich history, Whittle paints a heartwarming picture of Dan and Nancy as they grow into adults.

While this book could be characterized as a romance, it contains more history and depth than any Danielle Steele novel, and is guaranteed to appeal to a wider audience. Whittle's tale is well written, his characters are compelling, and the story flows easily from one scene to the next, making it difficult to put down.

For readers who want variety, Bound by Loyalty offers a refreshing and enlightening change of pace.

Author J. Robert Whittle has another winner with this, the first in a new series set in Victoria, BC. He skillfully weaves real people, real events, and real places into a fictional account of an orphan girl and those she meets. As a Victoria resident, I can appreciate the depth of research that the author has undertaken in order to present an accurate picture of early Victoria. His portrayal of prominent Victoria citizens capture their personalities to a tee - their descendants almost think that the author had met the people in question.

It is refreshing to read a novel that is free of sex, violence and mayhem. The story and its telling keep the reader entranced! This is a real page turner - and then you have to wait for the next one!

One of the finest books I have read!

Being a woman is one of God's most precious and complicated gifts. Woman assume so many roles in life:wife, mother, lover and friend are the most visible roles. But in Victoria Warren's moving and beautiful book CAN YOU FEEL ME? INTIMATE POETRY FOR THE WOMAN, THE WITCH, AND THE WHORE IN YOU, she captures the true essence of a woman.

The poems are poignant, real and so inspirational. My favorite poem is titled Be Strong, it lets readers know that no matter what their obstacles are, God will always be there for them. He will sustain, love and carry when necessary. I highly recommend this book to everyone because it will inspire and uplift.

Reviewed by Simone A. Hawks
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I love this book!!! I got it today, and my girlfriend and I have been practically fighting over who gets to read each poem. Some of the poems were hillarious, yet others were just straight and to the point.....and I enjoyed every minute of it. I plan to buy 2 more copies for my other "single" girlfriends. It is definitely an "in your face" kind of book. This is a definite keeper.