References Books

This is the best book for gemstone I ever have. It's very detail and compact information without too much bla... bla... bla...

I use this book constantly as a reference in my hobby. It not only has complete descriptions of the gemstones, but the color pictures are marvelous and include not just one, but MANY pictuers of the gemstones in the rough, polished and cut states. You will be glad you purchased this book.

A great travel guide for those buying/looking at gemstones, lots of visual id's...well worth price.

This book is excellent for everyone. Perfect combination of words and pictures. The things I found to be useful are the descriptions for each gemstone and they have a list of what each gemstone may possibly be confused with. They also give you alternative names for gemstones and the history of the name with its meaning. If you are interested in gemstones this is the book for you.

well, i knew about the book already. I decided to purchase it from Amazon marketplace because of its best service and best price offered. And no doubt, this book is one of the best available on the information of Gemstones

Rarely have I ever seen a book that succeeded at being both informative and attractive. Combining exceptional research with equally compelling layout and photography, this book is a treat for both the eyes and the mind.

Best of all, with this information at your fingertips you can easily turn what you learn into exceptional meals.

This book is well illustrated and covers many not so come herbs and variations of common herbs. I was surprised by the depth of coverage. I already had spice reference books, but this one is much more through and acts as my primary reference now.

This is a must-have for spice lovers! Great text on spices from around the world and wonderful spice mix recipes in the back of the book! Beautiful pics too!

Herbs & Spices: The Cook's Reference
This book is everything you ever wanted to know about a spice. Some of these you know, and some you may not. Awesome detail and reference resource for any professional chef or homemaker who enjoys cooking with flare.

This book is very well-organized. It is so informative. It's like a mini encyclopedia. Every page is filled with visually-appealing photograghs. It's so compact. I wonder where so many variety of herbs and spices were found to compile this book. For effort alone, Jill Norman deserves no less than five stars. Even when I don't intend to cook, I just read this book leisurely to educate myself. I may never get to see all of these existing herbs and spices in my lifetime, but I feel fine having known that they're available to look at in my copy.

It think the author scores points for writing this book because of her fame AFTER her death.

A great way to spend a summer morning or better yet a winter one! Grab your hot cocoa and enjoy.

my very best childhood friend gave me this book last year as a present. i loved reading it. i had never "read" a cookbook before. The author did a brilliant job of blending recipe and words of experience together. It was a very lighthearted read and I found it enjoyable to read over and over. I keep a copy in my kitchen where I can utilize the recipes,which by the way are also very unique and practial.

I'd rather dine out than in, and I hate to cook, but I like Laurie Colwin's style of writing, so I bought this book. Even Ms. Colwin admitted that she bought cookbooks just to read them, but I'm sure she tried some of the recipes as well. She described, by name, several cookbooks she had on hand, most or all out of print, and it made me wish I could read them as well. To show how cleverly she turned a phrase, I was inspired to cook something and did! I tried a recipe for bread that, when she wrote it, had me almost tasting it. Alas, said bread did not turn out as hoped. I had someone else (an experienced cook) try it as well, and it was somewhat disappointing. No big deal. I'd rather read than cook, anyway.

'Home Cooking' by Laurie Colwin is the kind of book that really makes you wish you could become friends with the author. Unfortunately, the author is no longer with us, so there is a lot more than the usual barrier between celebrity and mere mortal between reader and writer.

The chapters in the book are essays composed of both culinary and autobiographical material, although the book is not a memoir a la Ruth Reichl's two books. It is also not culinary criticism or exposition in the style of John Thorne. It is most similar to the kind of essays written by Elizabeth David, one of the author's heroes, and M.F.K. Fisher.

The author has the advantage of most good writers in that she has lived in interesting circumstances providing fuel for her writing. One premise for much of her culinary advice is based on the fact that for several years, she lived in a very small Greenwich Village apartment with no oven, two hot plates, no sink and a tiny refrigerator, with literally enough room to hold no more than three people at a time. Amazingly, the author was able to actually entertain in this tiny space, using the bathtub and commode as a means of washing up the dishes.

Much of the culinary advice is quirky and some is actually a bit dated, as it predates the microplane and the cheap plastic mandoline. I suspect the author may have changed some of her opinions if these tools had been available. Colwin's advice about knives is also a little dated, as she swears by carbon steel blades rather than modern stainless steel. Since there is no evidence that she sharpened her own knives, I suspect a modern Santoku knife may have changed her opinion. Even so, the essays are a testament to cooking with only the bare minimum of equipment and space.

It is not surprising that Ms. Colwin's recipes never made the 'Best of' series, as they are quirky rather than true gourmet fare. While another of Ms. Colwin's heroes is Edna Lewis, the very influential writer on Southern cooking, Ms. Colwin's recipe for Southern Fried Chicken does not follow Ms. Lewis' lead on a number of things such as an overnight buttermilk marinade. He does, however, keep to the gospel of pan frying rather than deep-frying.

Ms. Colwin's writing provides much more food for the soul than it does food for the gut. Reading this book makes one wish that Karen Duffey would have channeled her not inconsiderable talent for the simple in her book 'A Slob in the Kitchen' into a style more like Ms. Colwin's very entertaining twists on culinary matters.

Highly recommended reading for foodies.

This commentary (I have both old and new testament) is great. It has really made my bible reading and study easy.

A down to earth, line-by-line!, bible based commentary which brings the Word of God to light in a way that I would have never understood on my own. It's great for bible beginners. The intermittant sermons are spectacular.

You won't be disappointed. Get one for a friend!

Jon Courson's commentary is wonderful. It is easy to read and gives great insight. It helps me to apply every verse of the Bible to my daily life.

Jon Courson's commetary application of the Bible is easy to understand and puts itin terms we relate too today. I advice you to purchase this and read it.
Laura E

good but test it to the word...also not fully detailed like some. John beleives in the gap theory as well as a few other small areas that are somewhat stretched. He is great, but like any teacher, we must test what they say to the word and its context. Also, this is not a full concise commentary - it is more of a devotional type with information. It does not go heavily in depth but is a great starter or application study bible. Thanks Pastor John for your time, effort, and servants heart.

The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada (California Academy of Sciences) (California Academy of Sciences) (California Academy of Sciences)
This is an excellent field guide packed with accurate, hand drawn colored illustrations of everything you can imagine, from mushrooms to insects to reptiles.

This is an incredible book on the Sierra Nevada, written and illustrated entirely by Jack Laws, a fantastic naturalist.

We purchased this field guide to take on dayhikes and camping trips in the Sierra's with our 5 yr old daughter. We have thoroughly enjoyed it! It is very easy to use. I looked at many field guides and this one is by far the easiest to use. Small children can become bored easily on a hike. The field guide has made hiking more interesting for our 5 yr old. She finds it great fun to identify new flowers,plants,birds,ect. It delays the inevitable, "Are we there yet?" !

The detail drawing make it easy to identify the plants and wild life.
A great way to learn.

I have at least 10 books specifically on Sierra wildflowers and several field guides. This is the best all-in-one book. It's not too heavy for me to carry on a day hike.

Janice
in the Sierra

It was a book I have always needed but never had.
It's really worth reading not only for those who are really in love with lingerie, but even for more practical readers who want to make their life more comfortable. I've read the book in a couple of days and really enjoyed and wanted to have more. Very concise and to the point. A good investment to return to when it was already once read.

This is a great overview on how to select lingerie best suited for your body. The author, Rebecca Aspan, is wonderfully compassionate towards her readers and understands women from AA to EE... The book celebrates the female form with practical applications, such as helpful ways to measure yourself. She even has a chapter for men!

Something great about the book is Aspan includes an array of body types for her lingerie models from full to thin, from busty to compact. She understands women are created uniquely and really has a firm understanding of female bodies and what fits, flatters, and supports. She offers useful tips on how to properly wear a bra, how underwear should comfortably fit, etc. This is less of an overtly sexual book, if anyone might have misconceptions of the title. Yes, it is a sexy little book, but sexuality simply comes with the territory. It's more of a book for a woman to take better care of her body, personal dress, feel comfortable and confident because she's not pestered by a pinching bra or a horrendous wedgie, and feel great whether someone will enjoy her underwear with her or not.

I saw a review of the book on the Internet and added it onto my wish list on Amazon.com. I put it there kind as a joke. Leave it to my mother in law to purchase the book that was added on to my wish list as a joke.

I didn't really mind because I was interested in the book so I read it. The author of the book is the owner of the store La Petite Croquette a lingerie store in New York City.

Although the book is really meant for women it was interesting for me as a guy to read. Most of the book is put together in a no nonsense "This is what you need to know when it comes to lingerie"

The first two chapters of the book talk about why owning high quality lingerie is important. It focuses on how lingerie makes a woman feel sexy and attractive.

The nitty gritty portion of the book really starts out with chapter 3 when it starts talking about bras. This is easily the largest single chapter in the book and it simply states what most women should really know. There is a lot of information about finding the right cup size and band size. It also has a short section on important dates in bra history. It includes a little bit about different styles of bras and what different bra types are good for.

The next section is on panties. It talks about VPL visible panty lines. Different styles of panties are listed and once again a list of what type of outfits each is good for.

The next few sections talk about sleep ware, shape ware, stockings and pantyhose and tights. Each section is organized like the section on bras.

The next section is one of the best section its called tips for women. It basically covers the same topics as the first two chapters but organized in a different way. It even talks about the very racy Perl Thong which sounds like a very interesting outfit to me.

There is also a nicely written section just for men. I think the major two point listed for men was be prepared for sticker shock. (lingerie is expensive) The other hint know the size of the woman that you are trying to buy for.

There are two other section one on caring for lingerie. The author advises washing all lingerie by hand. If you don't have time to wash by had use the gentle cycle. However she advises never drying you lingerie in the dryer always air dry. The heat of the dryer will destroy the elasticity of any lingerie.

The last section talks about the different types of fabric and how a person can build up there own lingerie collection.

This is a really good no nonsense book about what a woman should know about lingerie. I wish that my wife would sit down and read it. I think that women often forget how much simple lingerie can do to flame up passion in a man.

I would advise this book to any woman. I think this book has something most women have not thought of. The section on bras would make this book good for almost any woman. I think the simple fact that 9 out of 10 women are using a bra that does not fit proper is shocking.

This book has lots an lots of pictures. Pictures of yesterday and today's underwear and how thongs and g-strings can be worn comfortable. It also tells how underwire bras are not soppose to poke or hurt. The text is very informational and very undersanding.

I'm a male; I wanted to know more about womens undes. I learned alot from this book. I did not know that most visable panty lines came from wearing the wrong size panties, also how you should not wear white panties with white sheer pants (like a nurse uniform)

I told my wife that she was wearing the wrong size bra and she told me she was not. I measured her and told her she needed to be fitted. I convinced her to be fitted by a pro. She did and she was wearing the wrong size. She bought a couple of underwire bras that day. That same night she throwed away every bra she had (yes every bra she had). The next day we went out bra shopping. I never seen her so happy about bra shopping. She never liked underwire and I told her how your not suppose to feel the underwire. Now that she has the right size bra, underwire is all she looks for and she says underwire helps with lift.

As a man I found out why there's so much womens underwear and how to buy it. I buy her underwear that I like (sexy lingerie, thongs, g-strings and sexy bras;) I'll tell her; I bought me someting knowing how she only wears it for me and for a sort time. Now she wears what I buy as underwear even down to the thongs and g-strings as everyday undes. She feels very sexy now. I think that now I'm married to a diffent women. Her personality has changed for the better. I'm very thinkful for this book.

We want our outterwear to fit right. Why not our underwear. Yes only we know whats under our clothes but whats under our clothes can also effect the way we feel.

I highly recommend this book to any male or female. We all buy or will buy womens underwear. Guy are clueless about this (well maybe I can't say that for all guys) but I was lost, I had no clue???

According to the publisher's blurb, "Rebecca Apsan is the lingerie evangelist. She knows that intimate apparel has the power to transform." She knopws "that sexy silk or lace are feminine armor, offering a soft layer of protection against life's vicissitudes."

That's no exaggeration, my friends! (Maybe it's just me, but I can't get seem to get past the first color plate of this fine volume without a transformation in my throbbing vicissitude, every damn time I try to read her book for the information.)

Nevertheles, I give _THE LINGERIE HANDBOOK_ four stars only, instead of five. Here's why: I think Miss Apsan should have given more coverage to Yvette Thomas's line of WaitWear.

What is WaitWear, you ask? Virtuous question! Don't look for it in THE LINGERIE HANDBOOK.

"Wait Wear is a young contemporary clothing line that boldly promotes chastity until marriage in all of its apparel. It began in 2002 when the Founder, Yvette Thomas, awoke one night from a dream she had about putting simple messages, like No Vow, No Sex, on underwear, to help individuals remember the commitments they have made to remain celibate until marriage." --Miss Yvette Thomas <[...]>

Miss Thomas's stylish line of feminine undergarments allows a Christian teen or spinster to spell out, on her undies, what she will or will not do. The "willing" category includes machine wash. The "will not" category includes taking them off in the back seat of a car. Printed right there on WaitWear panties - on the frontside, or backside, or both, in boldly promotional print - are little reminders to be good.

Now if you have made a promise, as Britney Spears once did, to wait until marriage, or if you are a born-again virgin who does not wish to bear one, then WaitWear may be seen (by the boyfriend, too, if he's lucky!) as a godsend. For just when the petting has gotten almost out of hand, suddenly your boyfriend can read this message, printed in big black letters on your tiny white underpants, or vice versa: "Virginity Lane: Exit When Married."

IMHO, Miss Apsan should give credit where credit it due: Yvette's original idea--and it is a good one--is that if your date gets as far as your knickers on Saturday night, and if he reads the message and goes no further, then you and your parents, and your youth minister, and maybe even the boyfriend himself, will thank God on Sunday morning that you wore your WaitWear lingerie. (How's THAT for "silky feminine armor"!!)

(Girls: Be reminded that WaitWear, though a valued aid to holy abstinence, is not wholly missile-proof. Yvette's company will not be held responsible if the system fails. Better to think of the message on your underpants as a line of last defense, lest you should do something incautious, such as throw open the gates and surrender the fortress, only to discover, a month later, that the fortress has one extra little person in it!)

(To Yvette, if you're reading today: This is just a suggestion, but now that I think about it, shouldn't we maybe drop the subtitle on the hot short panties that read, "Virginity Lane: Exit When Married"? Seriously, Yvette: if I'm a guy, and I'm already halfway up Virginity Lane, how am I supposed wait until marriage before making my exit? Maybe someone these days is sending Christian teens the wrong message! Maybe it's the message on our own girlfriend's underwear!)

(Christian fathers: If you have a teenaged daughter and you are worried about what she may do with her boyfriend when you're not around, then allow Yvette and me to suggest that you buy your daughter an entire outfit. The WaitWear baby blue Boy Beater tank top ($19.99) has "textured ribbing for more stretch and give," which sounds a little worrisome; but it would work well, I think, under the snow-white "Wait for Marriage" jacket ($39.99), when worn with the cream-on-asphalt "Chaste Couture" pants down below ($37.98), and black "Traffic Control" hot short panties underneath ($12.99). The slacks are said to be good for "exercise loathers," and if your daughter is one of those, well, that's good! because then you don't even need to think about her underwear! But just in case, you can also buy WaitWear panties with the warning, "No Trespassing on this Property: My Father is Watching" - which is not really as kinky as it sounds because it is your daughter's heavenly Father, not you, who will be keeping an eye on whatever goes on, or comes off, down there.)

(Boyfriends: You can buy WaitWear panties in sizes 1 to 14. But if your girlfriend wears size 14, what need for Chaste Couture? What barbarian, except you, shall ever knock at the gate? Truly, if you are a man who nearly loses all self-control around a girl in size 14 knickers, then you are a man to whom I would not entrust my own dear Nellie [Nellie was my horse, but that was years ago; and besides, don't get your hopes up because the nag is dead.] The one advantage of a size 14 WaitWear panty, as I see it, is that you could special-order a whole Bible passage printed across the buttocks of your gal's panties, such as 1 Corinthians, chapter 7, as a little reminder for when you arrive; and then beg off, citing holy Scripture, saying, "Not tonight, honey, I have already come under conviction of the holy Spirit.")

Call it "nostalgia," but I find WaitWear virgin underpants quite sexy. "Chastity Knickers" is what I like to call them. That is because I once dated an English girl - this was 140 years ago - with that exact name. She was the eldest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. William Knickers of Liverpool; which, if you knew Chastity, as I did, then you would have agreed with me that her Christian name was ironic. In fact, if you want to know the truth, it would have done that girl no harm whatsoever if she had worn panties that said, "No, for once.")

My personal favourite, although it is not something I would wear myself, is WaitWear's "Chaste Couture Thong" ($10.98), which Yvette advertises as "A panty that fits, looks, and feels like no other" - and I can personally attest to that. The thong is available in off-white and fuchsia. I recently gave one to my close personal friend, Ms. Heather Kelly, 21, of Chicago. It was a perfect fit, looked terrific, and felt quite lovely. I was completely satisfied. But I think I should have bought the off-white. Heather, who could not pronounce fuchsia, uttered a phrase one would not ordinarily hear on family TV. But Heather's wonderful slip of the tongue - and don't even get me going on that subject - also gave me an idea for a new line: last week I sent an email note to Yvette Thomas, suggesting that WaitWear should offer panties in white or nearly-white with a large-print message that reads: "Fuchsia Only After the Wedding."

But then I discovered something else that shocked me - and I swear this is true, you can go online and see for yourself ([...]): WaitWear has put out lovely new underpants with a pull-down menu that reads "Black / Heather / Kelly / Fuchsia" - and I thought, How true! Because my friend Heather Kelly of Chicago also happens to be an African American. Well, a coincidence like that does not just happen. Whenever I read something like that, I just know that God is not dead, that he is still up there and that he's trying to tell me something.

(To Heather, in case you're reading today: You and I are back on for Friday night. Sorry about last week. I'm such an old fool - I should never have kept you waiting! Next time I'll try to come sooner. In the meantime, watch for the FedEx truck with a package from Inglewood, California.)

I would actually like to follow in the footsteps of Yvette. That's my dream, to start my own product line. My first idea was to market "Lucifer's SafeWear condoms," coming in Bright Amber, which is the Lord's own hue (Ezek. 1:4, 1:27, 8:2), and one that would nicely complement the entire WaitWear spectrum, from snow-white to asphalt. My SafeWear condoms would bear the same advertising blurb as for WaitWear's Boy Beater tank top: "textured ribbing for more stretch and give." Yvette's corporate motto, with its catchy triune solecism - "WaitWear: Where Purity, Chastity, and Power Meets [sic] Fashion!" - further provided the inspiration for my own original company slogan: "SafeWear: Where the Rubber, Spermicide, and Lubricant Meets the Road!"

But then I Googled and I discovered to my horror that I have already waited too long, because someone else has beat me to the SafeWear logo. Available online at are some very handsome SafeWear® condoms, coming in two styles, "Pleasure Plus" and "Slippery Enough." So I had to think of something else. That's when I sketched out a new little device that I wish to call the "Chaste Couture Athletic Mouthguard." I have high hopes for a celebrity endorsement from my friend, Monica. I don't know if Yvette will agree to market the thing for me. My guess is that she will just say no. But I do think that my chaste latex mouthguard invention could be a terrific hit among Christian teens, and not unwarranted, with the way some of these born-again evangelical kids carry on these days.

My newest, and I think my best, idea is to sell Lucifer's ScoreWear® - "Literary Boxer Shorts" and hot short "Lyrical Briefs"¬¬ - for the guys, in sets of seven, with a different carpe diem poem on each: "Had we but world enough, and time, / This coyness, lady, were no crime." "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may." "Come, my darling, let us prove, / While we can, the sports of love." That sort of thing. How many times has some fellow has gotten to first base, and second, and third, but then failed to score? But if he were to be wearing Lucifer's Lyrical Briefs, and a literary message printed on spotlessly clean boxer shorts ("Coming soon!"), now that could be awfully romantic! Maybe then us guys would not have to wait around for our Christian girlfriends to make up their minds what they would like to do for the rest of the evening.

- L

This book is a great reference guide for those who are considering the low-carb lifestyle and want to compare various plans and their pros and cons. He gives insight into the history of low-carb dieting and writes in a clear, pleasant to read format. It is a nice break from many diet books which seem to offer a gloom and doom approach to dieting. He is concise and informative. I really enjoyed this book

I am an average stay at home mom who needs to lose about 30-40 lbs. I recently started the Atkins diet and was immediately fascinated that for the first time in my life, my cravings were under control. It was amazing. In the past few weeks I have become somewhat obsessed with the low carb lifestyle. I was at a large bookstore the other day looking for a low carb cookbook when I stumbled across this book. I am so glad that I did. This book explains so much of how low carb works and how it affects our bodies. The author is a fantastic writer and he does not seem biased when he reviews many of the popular low carb plans. That is one thing I was worried about and was somewhat skeptical to buy this book for that reason.

My favorite thing about this book is that it helps you pick and choose the best parts of each low carb plan to put together the ultimate plan FOR ME. I do enjoy the current plan I am on but I love that I can add aspects of other LC plans to my lifestyle. This book will also help you set yourself up for success. There are many tips on how to be successful and answers to many questions that you may have regarding low carb eating. This book is well rounded and covers all of the bases. Plus you can't beat the low price.

I can't believe I bought this book and left it in my bookshelf for almost a year. This is an exceptionally well written book.
Don't let Jonny Bowden's picture drive you away from the book. The back cover shows a man that seems too strong to be smart. Yet Jonny has the gift of writing. All his book is well-referenced, interesting, and a pleasure to read.
Bowden certainly did his homework. Before writing his book, he read everything there is to read. When he quotes or criticizes a book, he does it with knowledge, authority and style.
I noticed that some Amazon reviewers behave as if they were book salesmen. I won't do that. I believe this book is not for everyone. This book has a wealthy of information that might intimidate superficial readers. But if you are serious about lowcarb diet, or if you want to be educated about it, this book is a treasure.

Overweight people, parents, folks with auto-immune diseases, EVERYONE should read this book! It's an easy read and witty, not muddied down at all with too much jargon, but written clearly with plenty of scientific facts and studies to back up Jonny's advice on eating. Too Americans are either fat or unhealthy or both and we need help. I switched to this low-carb way of eating a month and a half ago and have dropped two sizes (hoping to drop 1 or 2 more to reach goal weight). NOTHING else worked for me. It is all SO CLEAR now why it is impossible to stick to a healthy diet while eating the typical 400 grams of carbs a day that Americans eat, when we should all be eating 60-90 carbs a day instead. I am finding this way of eating so satisfying and feel better than I ever have. My kids and hubby are going to be weaned from all the processed sugary junk, too and I hope I can help them not be future diabetics, among other things.

I love how the book can be easily used as a resource. It's quite different from Dr. Phil or any other diet book! You will love it and be grateful for it. Trust me.

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This book reviews 14 different low carbohydrate eating plans, and gives you the tools to put together an eating plan that is right for you. In this video I share about the book, the plans, and how it helped me. It is my hope that it will give you the information you need to decide if this excellent book is for you.
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Ever wonder what it's like to be a Broadway performer? Well here's your chance...told through the mouths of over a hundred performers, you'll get the chance to laugh, cry and survive with these performers.

Many don't understand the heart-ache and sacrifices made by a performer. Many even think that Broadway is easy...but with each story you'll learn that is far from the truth.

If you want to be a Broadway performer or just explore the life of one this book is for you....

This book was recommended to me by a very good friend. Not only is it a humorous read, but an eye-opening one. This book brilliantly deals with the reality of professional theater right from the mouths of professional actors. If you are in the business, this book exposes you to so many things that aren't taught in school. It's a must read. If you are a theatergoer, this book offers a rare look into the lives of performers. This book is such a great reality check that manages to also be inspiring.

i love this book so much. i read it over and over again, because it always inspires me and just gets me so excited thinking about what my future could possibly hold! This book has so many great stories, and some are so hilarious I am constantly laughing out loud while reading this book! Honestly!!
I read the book because it makes me feel comforted when I get an audition rejection...and it gives me a lot of hope. i love it so much, and it is a big book with a great number of stories...so definitely get this one! i wish they would publish a second book!!

This book is very good and meets all my expectations.

Whether you are a theatre novice or Broadway veteran, this ambitous work is insightful, educational and fun.
On some nights, the theatre life is full of passion and wonder. However, many nights are spent in the hope of simply finding a job or landing a decent audition. Warts and all, this book is a must for anyone who loves a play or story. Enjoy and learn.

I wanted my grandchildren to understand why they needed to have good manners. This book is fun for them and easy to read.

I bought Manners Can Be Fun for my 2 year old granddaughter. She is too young to understand a lot of it but is enthralled with the pictures. Reading this book to her reminds me that I should always, always teach with actions rather than words because little eyes are watching and a slip in manners, even at home, will have an impact.

This book is as wonderful today as it was years ago! I agree about the missing Burpers - I want them back! But still a wonderful and fun way to instill principles of courtesy in the reader. A wonderful reminder of years gone by and if we are lucky a promise of what we can be in the years ahead. Just be nice to one another! Ann Clarke, author of People Are So Different! based on tolerance and understanding.

Two boys, 5 & 7 can often forget the importance of manners. Being tired of preaching and threatening, I saw this book and thought I'd try it. While they sipped hot chocolate, I read this to them. Neither of them said a word, but were paying complete attention! I couldn't believe it! I wasn't sure my kids would be able to enjoy and/or process this. They did, and I am very pleased with this book. Looking forward to buying all the other editions.

I had Munro Leaf books when I was achild (I am 61 now) and loved them. This is a fabulous book. All kindergarten and first grade classrooms should have this book. It explains why manners are important in a way that children will understand that their life will be better if they use good manners.

This is the first volume of the two volume herbal set.If you like classical literature and recipes,you will enjoy reading this book.Also has information on tonics and liniments for various aliments.Methods of harvesting and chemical dosages are discussed.And preparation of the extracts and tinctures are detailed.Some illustrations,from the root to the bud,are drawn clearly.Folk tales and cosmetic aspects are included.It's a bit old-fashioned ,yet it reads like an enchanting medieval Herbal Arthurian text. If you're a serious student of herbalism and classical studies,then you'll find this botanical set engrossing reading.

I enjoy this book because it has so many plants in it, even plants we don't usually consider herbs. It gives a lot of info about each plant listed. Very good!

Wish this was back in print in one volume but glad I was able to pick this up. One of the most invaluble resources I have give tons of wonderful information very comprehensive...love it. Only wish the pics of the plants were with each description instead of in their own lil groups.

I received my book in excellent condition and in very short order. I am pleased to add it to my library and am sure it will be well-used.

Although I preferred the older verison this is great for the beginner and advnce alike.