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This is definitely one of Ann M. Martin's best mysteries. Ireally like this book because it's so well written. A mansion has beenrobbed in Stoneybrook and the BSC is on the case. This book has aninteresting plot and a very surprising ending. END

This is one of the top five! Kristy is walking home one day and hears glass breaking. What could it have been? Kristy(of course) has to investigate. She finds out that a buglary has taken place. Kristy and the BSC begin to investigate, and find out they are dealing with pros. Then the police arrest a VERY surprising person. To find out more read the book.

Kristy and the BSC have done it again. They've stumbled into another mystery in the sleepy (not!) little town of Stoneybrook. I think that Kristy might make a great detective. I don't want to spoil anything about the book, so I'm not writing it down. It was a weird booked, that kept me hooked 'til the very end! I would really recomend it!

I think this was a GREAT book! I don't particularly like mysteries, so I was very glad when this book came out. Kristy and the Cat Burglar kept me wondering who the culprit was until the very end! You should DEFINATLY read this book!

There is a burglar loose in Stoneybrook. And Kristy must catch him. the burglar was really familiar to Kristy when she unmasked it!

Kristy is going to baby sit for lou McNally, a foster child from the Papadakis. But when the Baby sitters baby sit for her, lou hates them. She is treated like baby and says she doesn't need a sitter!

Lou is going to Stoneybrook. But the Baby sitters are very surprised that she turns out to be a terror. hen Dawn baby sits for Lou, she found out that Lou was very sad because his father died, his mother left her and her brother, Jay is with another foster family.

Lou is coming to Stoneybrook. the baby sitters are very excited. But on the very first day, Lou acts like a holy terror! Kristy must feel sorry for Lou because she misses her family. But she is sorry for herself that she has to baby sit for Lou!

the Papadakis are taking home a foster child named Lou. Lou acts like a terror and no one wants to play with her. But all the kids and the Baby sitters are all wrong, Lou is just sad because her mother left her and her father died.

The Papadakises our bringing home a foster child, Lou. When Kristy baby-sits for them, louacts like a terror. But suddenly, Lou is just very very sad.

Mr. Hill has penned a tremendous novel. Beautifully written. Heartbreaking at moments. Well worth the time. I'm looking forward to more.

This is a book that is hard to put down. It is a story that pulls you through to the end, making the reader feel as if you yourself are along for the ride. Truly worth the time, a very good read. I suggest you take this book with you while traveling, it's certain to help pass the time on an airplane or long car ride. A great escape. You'll love this author, too!

I really enjoyed being placed in turn of the century France. What except romance and frivolous personalities could come of blending this period with French Artists. Guilbert has the strong-will of a master who wants not to please the museums but himself. A selfish man with his possessions but also generous enough to give his last penny away. He teams up with Verchard, a troubled soul who doubts his own skill as a painter, but remains a steadfast confidant of Guilbert. There is love, betrayal, promiscuity and ignorant loyalty played out in this work. One will be longing to view the actual paintings and photographs of Guilbert, to stroll into the café and drink with he and his cronies. Hill is highly expressive, bringing together the sights, smells, and sounds of Paris. Mais oui, I will look for his future works.

What is the point of artistic genius, if no one other than the artist can see it? And what if the artist is not some publicity-seeker like Picasso, but instead a starving scavenger who on the one hand produces art that is revolutionary and brilliant, yet on the other would burn his work rather than sell it? The Last Decadent, by Jeffrey K. Hill, explores this and many other themes. The story of Andre Guilbert is seen through the eyes of others--a hopelessly insane painter, a cynical journalist, and the scandalous courtesan who devours men with her sexuality. Through these eyes, we see a man at once generous and narcissistic, brilliant and clumsy, a man who loves yet discards the women who are burned by the flame of his genius. Do not read this story expecting any Hollywood endings--the happiness the characters find is much like Guilbert himself: enigmatic, and tinged with sadness and tragedy. A monumental work.

I am pulled into the fascinating lives of Guilbert and Verchard. Their follies, exploits, and sexual adventures delighted me until the end. The characters are so real, I yearned with them, laughed with them , and my heart broke for them at times. Jeffrey K. Hills "The Last Decadent" is a book that befriended me and carried me on it's journey and I was begging for a sequel when I turned the last page.

Cheryl's book has managed to eloquently portray the beauty of the appaloosa, with colorful and captivating photos of the breed! The stories are heartwarming and lovely. This is a fantastic book for appaloosa and horse lovers everywhere.

Cheryl has put together an outstanding composite of wonderful photography, interesting facts and a glimpse into the history and relationships of some of those whose lives are entwined with one of the greatest breeds of horses to grace this planet.

The photography is captivating and the fact she gives ample credit to those artist whose works grace her creation is refreshing.

A book for every coffee table.

If you love Appaloosa's or just love horses in general you will love this book. Beautifully done with lovely photos and inspirational stories. I would HIGHLY recommend this book. Cheryl really captured the spirit of the Appaloosa.

Book just arrived, and WOW! An absolute must for every horse lover's coffee table! And requirement for Appaloosa lovers for sure! A work of art laced with photos!

All I can say about this amazing book is WOW! The photos are stunning! I highly recomend it for anyone who loves the Appaloosa horse. More then just facts about the wide range of colors that Appaloosa's come in. This book tells heart warming stories of the horses people have loved. Again, WOW, simply amazing!

A well told story and lovely art work. It is a favourite in our home and we often give this book as a gift to friends who have small children. Beautiful, charming and touching.

This is one of those rare finds, a beautifully illustrated book with a story that is just as good as the pictures. I fell in love with this book years ago before I had kids of my own and gave it to my godchildren who all adored it. Now I have a three year old daughter who loves it and I am buying it for her nursery school.

I really enjoyed the story "Little Beaver and the Echo." The story had a very cool and creative story line that made it interesting and fun. The pictures were also really neat. They were very detailed and colorful. The story is about a young beaver who is search for someone accross the lake ,that ends up being his echo. On the way he pickes up a variety of friends. For example, he finds a duck, an otter, and a turtle. This book , in my opinion, was excellent. I highly suggest this to you.

This heart-touching picture book about a beaver's search for a friend isn't just for kids (although my nieces and nephews love it, too!). The story-line is clear and the full-color illustrations are EXCELLENT. Readers will have fun catching little details in the pictures.

We've owned this book since my oldest daughter (who is now 12) was a toddler. It continues to be a family favorite, especially for reading aloud. It's one of the few stories that my 2 year old will listen to all the way through, he especially loves the echo element. This is a lovely story with lovely illustrations and I highly recommend it!

Have you ever wondered about some creature washed ashore in Monterey, or sat fascinated while intently watching the teeming life of a tide pool? This book will satisfy your curiosity, opening you to worlds you never imagined existed. In one example, the book describes the complex life cycle of Velella, from deep sea denizen to the pelagic blue sails seen awash on beaches. Throughout, A Living Bay shares a fascinating story of Monterey sea life, from towering kelp forests to miniscule colonies of byrozoans--with beautiful photos, detailed and passionate writing that keeps you reading.
This is my favorite book on sea life: a must-have supplement for lovers of Monterey bay, aquarium visitors, and all curious minds.

The authors' love of their subject and the depth of their knowledge shines out from the pages of this beautiful, fact-packed book, which overflows with spectacular photos and lively, interesting text. Instead of dry and technical captions, each photo is accompanied by a mini-essay filled with wonderful information. What makes this book truly marvelous to me is that as you read it, you forget that many of their subjects are only millimeters in size; they are the kind of thing we overlook until a book like this does them justice.

An exceptional book. Those tar spots on the beach, those yucky lumps of rotting kelp, those minor shellfish will all become fascinating interacting worlds for you. Beautiful photos that excite and succinct explanations that educate in a package that could well be an excellent coffee table book. We should all hope that this is what all nature books would become. I recommend this book to anyone interested in ocean life (not just Monterey Bay).

I am giving this book out as gifts to friends and relatives.

I'm an avid Monterey Area scuba diver who was on the verge of thinking I knew something about Monterey marine life. That was before I read this book. Despite my many hundreds of dives and many hours of time spent studying the things I'd seen this book opened my eyes to all sorts of things I'd never noticed before. Anybody interested in west coast marine life simply must have this book.

One of it's best features is the novel organization. It's broken up into habitat areas rather than by Phylum/Genus/Species etc. This really helps the reader understand the relationships between the various organisms. Also the photographs are truly exceptional.

Overall a real gem.

This book provides many many photographs of marine organisms found in Monterey Bay (California coast). The photographs are clear, well-reproduced, and organisms are identified by common and Latin name. This alone would be a good reason to buy the book. However, the authors went beyond excellent photography into detailed marine biology. For every organism, they provide fascinating details from the biology of the organism, often supplemented with additional photographs illustrating the phenomenon being described. I have taught chemistry, biology, and marine biology at the high school level, as well as being a SCUBA diver; I found this book to be full of new and fascinating information, well presented and carefully documented, with scientific sources cited (but not obnoxiously). I loaned this book to two high school students, one fascinated with marine biology, one not so fascinated, and they were both enthralled: "that book is so cool!" "did you know anemones fight?" One of the best books on the ocean environment I've ever seen; clearly a labor of love on the part of the authors.

Melissa Michaels' "A Look Within" is a powerful punch to your head and heart. I recently saw her perform spoken word and was blown away. I don't know what is more beautiful Melissa or her poetry. She is the sexiest poet alive.

Melissa Michaels' "A Look Within" is captivating, brillantly written. The booking is stunning as she. I highly recommend "A Look Within".

I highly recommend this wonderful book of poetry. It is exquisitely written and is filled with experiences we all encounter on our journey of life. Melissa's poems are hip and brilliantly written. Her words capture you and hold your attention. Her poems are little gems of wisdom.

I found 'A Look Within' to be a very honest journey through one woman's experiences, and one that is impossible to let go without reading in full. Melissa manages to be both poetic and direct in her style, drawing the reader in fully. Excellent.

Melissa Michaels truly expresses those emotions which are in all of us, and clearly articulates the experiences we all share.
This is a journey to enlightenment for any who wish to follow.

This book is about three very close friends: Juniper, Gena, and Anne. They are the Fortune Tellers Club. Gena find a pair of cat-eye sunglasses in a thrift store and believes they can predict the future! Gina's friends laugh at her, but not for long. This is a well-written book, full of suspense. I wanted to keep reading and never put it down. It was a funny book at times, and serious at others. The story line was a little bit young. I would recommend this book to most kids who are ages seven to ten. The story moves quickly, and the characters have enough depth for teens to say "that's me," or "that's just like so-and-so." The interplay among the girls is excellent. One of the characters is dealing with a dad who wants to date again. Something today's kids can relate to. The author projects excellent imagery and its wholesome, fun reading. Kids at every age can use a reminder about the importance (and rules) of friendship. For those squeemish about mystical arts, it's an opportunity to talk with your kids and keep the 'evil' in perspective.

The Magic Shades is book 3 of the Fortune Tellers Club series and is told from the perspective of Gena Richmond. Gena is a tomboy who plays volleyball, and the jokester of the group. It's hard for her to take anything seriously! However, when she picks up a pair of cat-eye sunglasses in a thrift store and sees the future, she doesn't find anything funny about it! Will the woman in the thrift shop fall off a ladder? Will Anne become blind? Is her Dad's girlfriend snooping through her things? Gena becomes obsessed with the information she receives via the special sunglasses--but is she really seeing clearly?

The Fortune Tellers Club is a delightful series by professional storyteller Dotti Enderle. This series, geared towards ages 9-12, features three best friends--Juniper Lynch, Anne Donovan, and Gena Richmond--who use divination to solve mysteries, explain relationships, and understand life experiences.

Great suspense, true-to-life characters, and fine storytelling are all to be found in Book 3. This series just keeps getting better and better!

I've read all the Fortune Teller Club books and love them, especially The Magic Shades. The author is really hitting her stride with the characters here and the action has gotten even more interesting. It's a great read for girls of all ages, especially if you're interested in extra-sensory stories.

I hope the next one has dopplegangers in it. They're cool.

I love how Gena finds her shades in a thrift shop and they turn out to have special powers. The premise of this book excites the imagination. The telling of the story lives up to this promise.

The Fortune Tellers Club is back with their most mysterious book yet. Gena buys a magical pair of sunglasses which show her images of the future. But can the glasses be trusted? Are they predicting the future or casting a dark spell over Gena? Danger and mystery grow with each chapter -- until the thrilling conclusion. I'm already looking forward to the next book: The Secrets of the Lost Arrow.

Much has been accomplished in this book. Dave Halsey not only traveled from one end of Canada to the other, but he lived with the Indians for a few months during 40-below degree winter season. He shares his experiences in both the hot and frigid, both the rapid and inch-by-inch travel. He has also been through inspiring and mind-blowing experiences. Plus, this book is wonderful for nature admirers and outdoor campers & hikers alike.

I have read David Halsey's Magnetic North repeated times for it's pure display of passion and adventure. Halsey was a man both before and beyond his time. He knew the importance of keeping his expedition a journey by primitive means, it was important to himself. His passing is a tragic tale, but not unlike many other great explorers and adventure writers of the 19th and 20th century. Within the pages of his account, there is more than a story. There is a compassionate soul bound to the wilderness, paddling his way through waters that had not been traversed by a white man, and a grievous attempt to return to modern society. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever dared to dream, not of greatness, but of a life lived in the wild to satisfy a yearning heart.

A great book. It wasn't long enough is the only complaint, and that's if you force me to complain.

This is a great yet tragic story about a man/boy who was meant to be in the woods. The book is, as you can guess, a trek across Canada by foot, canoe, and dogsled. Those that like the outdoors and wonder what the world was like before cell phones, pavement, and the flood of civilization need to go no futher than this work. The beauty is that this trek happened in the late 70s.

This book, from cover to cover, makes you yearn to be out in the wild and to wish you were there, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel (well some of it. The near dying stuff is best left alone). The wilds of Canada call to you as you turn each page, realizing that these travels are really not that far removed from the US/Canada border.

One gets a great perspective in reading this book through the words of Halsey and with the notes of Diana Landau, who does a marvellous job walking us through the rough parts of the story that were not completed before David's death. In fact, it could be argued that the reader gets a more complete picture in this, essentially a 2 author affair, than if only Halsey would have done it.

Truly Halsey is a man who was born to be in the outdoors and it is a shame that he did not remain in one of the nooks or crannies that he had crossed on the way. While there was a sense of inexperience in both travellers, it's hard to not feel for them and see their learning as the trip wound on.

The book is out of print, so it will be hard to come by. But if you can find it, do so.

Dave had a dream - and set out to live his dream. The book presents an excellent account of his trek across the Great White North. It makes you feel like you are living, breathing and feeling it with him. What a tragedy that he wasn't able to do more. He had so much to give and wanted little in return. An excellent account in survival and a lesson in human nature. Highly recommend!

This is a marvelous adventure story with a tragic aftermath. David Halsey was 21 years old when he set out to cross Canada's remote wilderness by foot, canoe, and dog sled, a 4000 mile journey that would take him several years to complete. For most of the trip, he was accompanied by a friend and a dog named Coy, who wandered into Halsey's wilderness camp in British Columbia one night, and thereafter became a permanent member of the expedition. Diana Landau did a wonderful job editing this book, which was no small task considering its author died in his 20's several years previous to her launching into the project. David Halsey was gifted with a pen however, and left behind enough raw material in journal notes and reflections that Landua could put together a cohesive reminiscence of his fantastic journey. This is one of those books that will remain with you always. Read it -you won't be disappointed.

when i finished this book, i just wrote 'the great book' on its first page... it was very helpful to build up my historical and economical knowledge.(but it's not boring. rather the author has some sense of humor)
and you can find some kind explanations and illustrations of the writer for your better understanding within pages... i would recommend this book for high school students or freshman students of college.

The late Leo was a master of popularization. He makes the "dull" topic of economic history and theory come alive! A real Marxist classic, even though his chapter on "Russia Has a Plan" is sketchy and weak. He's too uncritical of Stalin. He should have read Trotsky's "Revolution Betrayed." But he does give us a wealth of valuable information and theory. E.g., "The Church taught that there was a right and wrong in ALL man's activities... [Nowadays] a manufacturer will do anything in his power to squeeze out his competitor... St. Thomas Aquinas, the greatest of the religious thinkers of the MiddleAges, condemned the 'lust for gain'... Traders were denied the right to get more out of a transaction than would pay them for their labor." (p.40) Complex material is simplified so that it is very easy reading. History has always been the strong suit for Marxists!

In this fantastic well written book, history is made easy to understand. Forget school books, the old pedantic approach. Leo Huberman has a way to make the reader understand the changes that occur in the world and be interesting and amusing at the same time. I read it while at school and when my daughter was studying the subject at high school I gave a copy to the school library. Needless to say that it was photocopied by the teacher and given as a compusory reading to all school students. Great book. One of the gems of the century!

How com that the moviestar never pay the cabdriver? Where did royalties get their fortune?, from heaven? Huberman explain in a very simple way how the great fortunes where made. How it come to be that the existing economic system come to happen. He point out the actual facts of where welth were created and who rely did it.

Leo Huberman's masterpiece is a fantastic work, unfortunately out of print abroad but published in India and available in select bookstores.

In an age where belief in the Left is scorned and the free market rules supreme, this book is as relevant as ever, reminding one of the perils that can arise when a market is too free.

Huberman explains economics in its historical background and shows the user the reason why he is against free markets.

A valuable work from a brilliant American economist! His bibliography is also excellent

This book is still available in India!