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Inspiration is the first word that comes to mind after reading about Eric Carle's successful life as an author and illustrator. This book contains information about his childhood, his books, but most important his art. I especially enjoyed reading the section about where he gets his ideas. What is so special about Eric Carle's books? Many people all over the world could answer that question. My favorite answer is from a little boy named Paul, he said: "One reason I like your books is they do special things."

This is a great way to show students the process of Eric Carle's art and create a picture of thier own.

I picked up this book, expecting to find essentially a picture book. However, this book is so much more...and it is lovely.

The book begins with an introduction by Leonard Marcus, the children's book reviewer for Parenting Magazine and a well-known book critic and historian.

Following this is an autobiography with many personal photos. I found the story of Carle's early years interesting: how he was born in the United States but then his parents returned to Germany when he was six. His father was drafted into the German army during World War II and Carle never saw him again for 8 years, when he emerged from a Russian POW camp weighing 80 pounds. Carle was a lackluster student, mainly because his creativity was stifled, but he did have some empathetic art teachers in Germany. In his early 20s he returned to the U.S. where he was promptly drafted into the army!

The next section of this book was by Ann Beneduce, the first editor to publish Carle's work. She first commissioned him to illustrate a cookbook. After that, she decided to publish his first book "1,2,3 to the Zoo" but could find no one in the United States who could satisfactorily produce it, so she had it done in Japan.

Next, Viktor Christen, a German editor, wrote about Carle's vision and what it means to children.

Takeshi Matsumoto, the director of an art museum for picture books in Japan, wrote an essay about Carle's use of color.

The text of a speech, entitled "Where Do Ideas Come From?", given by Carle at the Library of Congress was the next section of this book. He gave this speech to librarians and educators in 1990 at the International Children's Book Day Celebration.

Next was a photo essay on his technique of paper coloring and collaging, which also explained why he colors white tissue paper rather than buying pre-colored papers (they fade with age).

Lastly was a section of illustrations from his books, in chronological order. I found it interesting to see how his art had changed and become much more detailed in 30 years.

This is a book with many stories- the Wright brother's efforts to fly and consequent fame, life at the turn of the century and what was expected from women. Not many women today could relate to this book about Katherine Wright's dedication to her family. Even though she was an educated woman, she gave up her life to take care of her family and almost missed out on a chance for love late in life. Although aimed at older children I think adults would enjoy reading the book and browsing the photos.

Loved this book. Katharine Wright inspired me to want to name my daughter (if I have one)Katharine. But I wish people would spell Katharine Wright's name RIGHT in reviews. AR, not ER in the Katharine.

Katherine was a woman of her times, although she graduated from college, which was rare at that time, and the first in her family to go to college. The book reflected those times. The relationships in the book were sensitively portrayed, and quite accurate. Katherine was an inteligent, warm woman, and was support for her brothers, and was sometimes called the third Wright Brother. She was charming and outgong, which helped the reticent Orville after Wilbur died. Through her eyes, you could find a relationship with her brothers. I recommend the book because it puts a face on the era, the place (Dayton, Ohio and Kittyhawk, NC) and the efforts and success of the brothers Wright.

For Aussie writers looking to get their work published, this is The Guide. As well as all the resources, there are overviews on various types of writing, which is helpful for those starting out. Anyone who thinks writing a book is easy should pick up this book and learn that there's a lot more to it!

This is the number one guide and reference book for both new and experienced writers. The advice is clear and concise and the references to publishers and agents are invaluable.

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New or experienced, what writers need today is guidance on what they're doing, where they're going and how they're going to get there.

Even with the plethora of writing guides and manuals on the market today, it's rare to find an all-encompassing volume that benefits fiction and non-fiction authors, freelancers, screenwriters and other wordsmiths.

That's why 'The Writer's Guide' by Irina Dunn is an essential resource for all genres and writing types.

Dunn, a published author, English tutor and consultant editor, provides comprehensive information on a wide range of topics including:

* Skills development (techniques for interviewing, researching and self-editing)
* Types of writing (commercial, non-fiction, drama, children's and online)
* Resources (writers' centers, organizations, courses and Web sites)
* Getting published (dealing with agents and publishers, and managing life as a writer)

In addition to being an informative resource for every-day use, 'The Writer's Guide' is also a good source of inspiration, motivation and it encourages introspection. But it's no rose-colored rhetoric ~ Dunn discusses the big issues and offers practical advice and guidance to assist you in your literary journey.

Some of the other topics covered include:

* developing tools and skills;
* drafting, revising, editing;
* online writing and epublishing;
* computer software and hardware
* formal and legal considerations;
* understanding your readership;
* constructive feedback and tuition;
* finding publishing outlets;
* commercial publishing, self-publishing; and
* marketing, reviews, publicity.

Littered with pithy quotes on writing, 'The Writer's Guide' is lively, entertaining and interesting to read from cover to cover. By the time you finish it, you should have many dog-eared and underlined pages that you'll refer to over and over. If not, you're doing something wrong.

-- Michael Meanwell, author of the critically-acclaimed 'The Enterprising Writer' and 'Writers on Writing'. For more book reviews and prescriptive articles for writers, visit www.enterprisingwriter.com

Wonderful illustrations and a fabulous moral tale. Recommend for 4-6 year olds. It's a little over the head of my 3, but she's interested anyway.

A Lamed-Vavnik disappears/ Amongst us all for years and years./ This book should last for years as well/ A classic tale, as time will tell

Schmuel was a shoemaker whom the other people in Plotchnik called Poor Schmuel or Poor Stupid Schmuel because he often forgot to charge his customers and if they forgot pay, forgot to ask. But always somehow magically appeared whenever trouble emerged. To a beggar who came to town, Schmuel gave free and to a fierce bear which arrived in the streets, he gave a bowl of water.

No one cared if he prayed, because they figured he was too stupid to read, and God could therefore not hear them. When, during a drought everyone prayed for rain and none came, Schmuel meekly said from the rear of the synagogue, "Maybe I should pray. Please, God, send rain." Immediately, distant thunder roared, the sky blackened and huge raindrops began tapping on the town's roofs.

It rained for forty days and forty nights. Now the people prayed for the rain to stop, with equal success. Only when Schmuel said, "God, please make it stop raining" did the sun immediately appear.

That night the rabbi dreamed of Chanukah menorahs with 36 candles, and a banquet with 36 men. These were the Lamed Vavniks.

Lamed WHAT? Sorry, if you don't know, you'll have to get the book, which contains secrets about this special breed. If you know already, shhh! Stay as quiet as the stars, and let the Lamed Vavniks shine as brightly. Alyssa A. Lappen

For the price of this book, you get some fantastic information, not too deep, but meaty enough to be interesting in a "knowledge" way or a devotional way. The prayers are especially thought-provoking. A traditional and a modern prayer are included for each title, and they are rich enough to return to again and again. A real boon for those with a devotion to Our Blessed Mother.

Perhaps the most popular saint of all, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, has come to be known by innumerable titles of devotion-some lists include more than six thousand titles-reflecting her many qualities. Some people call her the Blessed Mother. Others, the Blessed Virgin Mary-BVM for short-or the Virgin, Our Lady, or, simply, Mary. From Ark of the New Covenant to Virgin of Tenderness, from Our Lady of All Nations to Queen of Peace, this proliferation of titles reflects the different ways people relate to Mary.
Calling upon Scripture, the writings of the early Church, the pronouncements of the saints, papal statements, and recent biblical and theological scholarship, 100 Names of Mary provides historical and theological explanations of the origins of one hundred of Mary's most popular and intriguing names from around the world and across the Christian millennia. Each of the names also includes both traditional and newly written prayers of intercession to Mary that reflect the particular charisms of her titles. Together with an inspiring new Litany of Mary, the stories and prayers in this book provide a portrait of Mary
as mother, companion, disciple, apostle, and advocate who continues to guide the people of God on the path to holiness.

I bought this book when starting college thirty years ago. Every time I looked up a word, I put a small dot by it so that I could flip through the book later and review words. I computerized our company when the PC was first introduced but spell-check still has not done as good a job as this book. I am buying more copies for my employees.

I purchased the seventh edition of this book when I entered college. This book saved my life when writing essays, term papers and while test taking. Most of the professors approved the use of this book during essay tests.

This book is a SIMPLE reference book, and gives you the correct spelling of a word without the hassel of a dictonary. It is a small book and is easy transported (in my case since I am a woman, in my purse). I highly recommend this book for high school and college students, or anyone that has a job that requires writing. This book is a MUST for those who want and need to spell words correctly.

It looks like it's here, so go ahead and buy it.

I want to buy the Greenfield's Neuropathology. Please let me know when it is avairable.

As a "mere" Mainline Protestant, let me add my kudos to the exciting and accessible ADOREMUS HYMNAL. I have with me the choral edition with its SATB (four-part choral) harmonies and am charmed by the combination of the Roman Catholic heritage and pleased and surprised and the amount of "crossover" there is to the post-1980 generation of most Protestant hymnals.

Clearly currents have been flowing both ways: R.C. congregations have begun singing for themselves in this post-Vatican II era, and some of what they sing depends in part on non-Catholic precedent: for example the 18th-Century English hymn "Rejoice, the Lord is King" (DARWALL'S 148th). On the other hand, both private-market and denominational Protestant hymnals have been slowly realizing the benefits Catholicity, one small example being Taize chants like "Jesus, Remember Me (When You Come Into Your Kingdom)."

It is not my place to second-guess the appropriateness of ADOREMUS for any particular Catholic parish, but I for one enjoy the freshness and versatility of the volume. It offers ecumenism without agenda--all in all, simply a darn good hymnal. Inquiring Protestant minds--and especially the musical staff--would do well to check it out, in my opinion.

Best-loved, liturgically sound, Catholic hymns, in a new collection. The Adoremus Hymnal contains both Latin and English hymns and several mass ordinaries. The choir edition indexes by title and tune name, so is highly usable. If you are tired of inclusive language bastardizations of hymns such as Faith of Our Fathers, God of Our Fathers, etc., you will love this hymnal. In it you will find the original versions of these hymns as you remember them and love them. A winner!

this book has done wonders for me i've had mine for almost 7 years and when ever i need help i just look in the book! the adventure bible has little guidelines in them like did you know or life in bible times no matter how many times you read it it's still great! you find your fave passage and highlight it! it will last forever and a day if your looking for a bible to start out on this is the one it's got eveything from a helpful hint to a lesson in history mind you it's a short history lesson but still!

A great colorful Bible for kids of all ages. It is an NIV Bible that can answer all your questions

This book is very suitable for young readers. It is about a little boy taking care of an injuried raccoon. Later on, the raccoon recovered and longed to return to the forest so the boy let him go. The plot it fairly simple, but it makes a good lesson as well as an entertainment.

This is one of the books in the "Old Mother West Wind" series. It's all about the adventures of various woodland animals, and each book is focused on a specific woodland friend.

While these books will not tickle the fancy of an older reader, the young-at-heart love them. Rereading this book brought back many memories of reading this series when I was much younger. I recommend this book to any nostalgic adults or those with young children.