Kangaroos Books

This book is really the best book I've ever found with scientific information about kangaroos.

Most of the books available in the US are either for children, or mainly focussed around photography. This book is extremely valuable as an authoritative factual source on biology and behaviour. If one ever gets annoyed by someone repeating some old chestnut about 'roo biology or behaviour (like competition with sheep, or not being able to move their legs independently) this book is likely to provide a good, convincing answer to them.

This book is one of the few, if not the only, modern looks at macropods and their habitats. It is factual and informative. Not an easy read for the lay-person. It is more of a text book than a coffee table book. Still, if you are interested in macropds, it is a must have.

I run a kangaroo web site and already knew a lot about kangaroos before I acquired this wonderful book. This contains everything you might ever want or need to know (or not) about kangaroos!

I am interested in this book as the author shares the same name as me. I would like to be able to speak with the author direct.

Truly a must read. It really puts horse care back to 101. If you thought it was complicated, it truly is simple. I wish my own personal health care was that simple. In particular adding the seaweed supplement makes a huge difference in how the horses assimilate their feed. They seem so much more efficient. In any event, read it. It will not only teach you about feed, but also pasture management. Something so much ignored.

Pat explains how over the 70 years that she has been working with horses diseases have developed in horses that never existed previously. The use of artificial fertilizers being the main reason - which ties up the minerals in the soil - especially the really important ones for horses!

She tells you how to simply remineralize your soil and will save you lots of money which you spend on expensive chelated processed vitamin and mineral supplements you don't need.

She has a simple treatment using minerals and vitamins for every ailment, but her main concern in the book is with getting the pH and the mineral content of your paddocks balanced and 'available' for use by your horse.

This book describes how to prepare your kangaroo for the daily routine of going to school. It explains that a kangaroo should be dressed cleanly and neatly, be careful when crossing the streets, sit quietly on the bus, and follow the rules in school. In a humorous fashion, the book answers a lot of questions that curious readers may have about what school may be like. It has about 425 words.

In this delightful little book a young child has the opportunity to learn what to expect on the first day of school. The book encourages question asking and answering, encourages activities that can be done during the reading and allows a child to glean useful tidbits about preparing for school and what might happen once there.

Manners discussed include crossing the street, riding on the bus and listening to the teacher. Other discussions include how to find the class and desk, what might be learned, how some things might be easy while others might take more time, recess and playtime, lunch, bathroom breaks and more!

BEAUTIFULLY illustrated with an appealing and expressive kangaroo. I would say this is a must for any young child getting ready for their first school experience.

Author, Sonia Levitin, & illustrator, Jeff Seaver, have collaborated again on this second book in what I hope will be an ongoing etiquette series for young children. When Kangaroo Goes To School is a delightful story of a kangaroo's preparations and expectations for his first day at school..."do you know the rules?", "What about show and tell?", "Where will we eat?" and so on. Kangaroo will steal your heart and share the rules of "school etiquette" with your children.

This is a very high quality comic book, with excellent art work as well as fun/clean humor which is important for our youth and is very rare to find these days. The story keeps the reader entertained, so dont try to get your kids to do their chores until they're done reading it... because you will be wasting your time, this is one comic book that you cant put down until you are done! We just ordered 3 more "Aussie Tracks" comic books to send to our Friends in Australia, we know they will get a kick out of it! Keep us the great work, we are all waiting for Vol. 2

This is a really cute comic book! Great for kids of all ages, and those who are kids at heart. The story and characters are reminiscent to those found in Disney comics, with comical humor and adventure. I read it to my six year brother, and he really loved it! My 10 year old sister loved it so much, she wants to buy her own copy! We are looking forward for more in this series!!

"The Bells of San Filipo" was my first Max Brand western, and what a treat. Just an absolutely wonderful tale. The story had all sorts of things going on and took numerous directions. The story begins with a prospector who leads a very simple, mundane life. But where it goes from there, and utimately leads the reader is a story you'll thoroughly enjoy.

Is there a western writer alive today who can do as much with the western as Max Brand did 80 years ago? I'd have to say no. The Bells Of San Filipo simply defies description. It begins with a hapless prospector who stumbles upon an ancient cache of silver and then... the book takes turns and twists the reader cannot even guess at. Shakespearean scope, myths, criminals conspiring, gang wars... in a book of 200+ pages. Picking up a Brand western is always something special but, every now and then, he tosses a tale at you that just makes you read in awe of his imagination. If you like the unconventional, Brand is for you. The Bells of San Filipo is something very, very different. And very, very good.

This book is a great read whether you're just learning to fish for the Australian Bass or if you've been fishing for them for years. There is no formal text as such on how to fish for Bass but there are several of the authors adventures, and the reader must evaluate what the author has experienced to learn anything from it. Great photos of the Australian bush and places where very few people would ever venture as well as some beautiful photos of the books namesake.

Bethune on Bass is not so much a definitive guide to fishing for Australian Bass as it is a narrative of John Bethune and a selection of the trips, images, characters and stories that are Bass fishing to him. It does detail some locations, touches on methods and some how-to's but don't expect it to turn you into an expert. Do expect it to instill an enthusiasm for the Australian Bush, and the bronze battler that it is centered around. Coming from the North Coast and then living in Sydney it gave me real enthusiasm to get out in the creeks around and in Sydney and has been the sole reason behind many memorable Fishing trips. I highly reccommend this book to anyone interested in camping and fishing on the East Coast of Australia for the Australian Bass.

This book is the most acurate,informative book on Border Collies Ive ever seen and as I own Border Collies I find it excellent.
It tells you all you need to know from how to train/feed/raise a puppy, to breeding a litter of your own, how to show a Border Collie, Genetics, explaining everything in a clear easy to understand way.
I frequently delve into to my copy if I need to find something specific or just to go over a part again. I recommend it very highly to anyone who owns a Border Collie as you will enjoy it over and over again.
The author is speaking from many years experience and is very down to earth.

This is a very concise and informative book about a wonderful breed of dog, the Border Collie. From basic obedience training to breeding and genetics, there is everything you need to know. Excellent information for raising a puppy and a guide on stages of development. I bought this book when I became the proud owner of my first pedigree Border Collie and found it invaluable. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about this breed. Many thanks to Joan Bray for sharing her knowledge with the world.

I started doing hardanger about 2 years ago and taught myself from magazines -- and yes, I learned had some bad stitching habits. I've been looking for good reference books to help me really learn the correct way to stitch. This book is at the top of my list! I love the layout -- starting with the basics and working up to the most complicated techniques. The excellent illustrations and explainations on the right and wrong way to stitch really helped me to see what I was doing wrong and how to stitch the right way. And I know for a fact that the explainations on how to fix stitching and/or cutting errors are easy to understand and follow. Whenever I come to a stitch I haven't done before, this is the first book I pull out!

Now, lets talk about the projects and pictures. There's a color photo for each project in the middle of the book and a black & white photo with each project. The charts range from beginner to advanced level, and trust me, you'll want to stitch each one. The fibers and fabrics called for are pretty easy to acquire either from your local store or the internet; and if you need to substitute something, you can do so with ease.

I can't recommend this book highly enough!! And if you have any questions about the designs or techniques, you can reach the author via e-mail and she's friendly and very happy to help. Whether you're a beginner or have been stitching for years, you can't go wrong by adding this book to your library!

This book is fantastic! I wish I had had it when I was beginning hardanger. It has very clear step by step stitch instructions with really nice diagrams that are clear and understandable. It has lots of hints and tips to make your work better. It shows you how to fix any mistakes. It tells you how the stitches should and shouldn't look - which other books don't do.
And then there's the projects - they're not just all doilies. It also has cushions, bolster, cards, scissors case etc. The projects show a range of finishing techniques, meaning that you don't just have to frame everything!
I highly recommend this book to ALL hardanger embroiderers: both beginners and advanced stitchers will get a lot out of it.

Reviewed by Lori Plach for Reader Views (7/08)

Little does Abigail Fairfax know what she is letting herself in for, when her friend Justin asks her for a favor. It is far from an easy favor to grant. Justin works for the Customs Bureau. Her home is needed for a stakeout in order to track crime. She is reluctant to allow this to happen, but is finally convinced that all will work out.

Ezechial Zachariah (EZ) McAllister is a true Texan. Things are always bigger in Texas, right? He is a charmer but also a co-worker of Justin's. With EZ living in Abigail's home, there is a lot more at stake than just catching a criminal. How can the two of them exist in the same house without creating sparks between them? It would definitely be easier if they weren't both so attractive and so available.

"Easy Lovin'" is a terrific book which combines two of the most popular themes in fiction books, romance and mystery. By reading this book, you can feed your romantic side as well as try out your sleuthing abilities. Elaine Charton has written an exciting yet gentle loving book which you will love. She has a wonderful style which makes you feel like you are right there with these two people as they try to avoid giving into what they both really need. It is very easy-to-read and flows beautifully. The only thing you won't like is once you start reading "Easy Lovin'," is it won't be easy to lay down until you have read each exciting page to an extraordinary conclusion.

This is an amazing book! I loved it! there were even parts that made me cry! Thanks so Much Elaine for the wonderful read. I loved EZ he is one of the greatest characters ever. wish I could meet him! :) The storyline and imagery were just enthralling. I hated to put it down when I had to go to work.
It's a feel good read that everyone should experience.

My daughters, ages 4 and 2.5, are big fans of the books written by Lorianne Siomades. The bright colors are eye catching, the text featuring large font is easy to read. As a parent I am constantly searching for books that are not only fun to read but educational as well. This book packs in a lot in 32 pages. I can teach my girls the similarities between familiar animals, such as "Dog and squirrel...both bury things." I can introduce animals that are not so familiar, such as a badger and dragonfly. I can encourage my girls to find the wriggly worm on each page. AND - as an added bonus- the author has "hidden" another worm somewhere on the page (hint: look for the eyes). My girls are thrilled when they find those! Definitely recommended reading!

Our 19 month old daughter has two of Siomades' books - this one and "My Box of Color." Undeniably, among all of the books we've gotten her, and she must have 100 by now, these two are her very favorites. Tell her to choose some books to read, and invariably she will come back toting these two. She will want us to read them to her not once, not twice, but over and over again. Often I will find her even leafing through the pages, engaged by their contents, all on her own. Try to interest her in another book, and very often she'll toss it aside and reach for "Kangaroo and Cricket" one more time!

Although we also think they're darling, my husband and I have tried to guess at their great allure through a child's eyes - whether it's the brightly colored illustrations, the rhyming and rythmic text, or possibly the signature little worms on each and every page (some a challenge to find), which at every reading, our daughter takes great pleasure pointing out to us with squeals of delight as she shows us every one.

Whatever the reason, the two books have become a joyous daily ritual of interaction with our daughter, one that never fails to derive many smiles from all three of us at every reading. These are among the moments spent together that we all look forward to the most. This is clearly a toddler's choice for the perfect book. A good choice, in our opinion, as the lesson it teaches is that we all have something in common, regardless of our differences.

As a parent, we live for such things that delight and tickle our children. I would highly recommend this book, and we intend to seek out other books by Siomades as well in order to expand our daughter's "oh so very favorite" part of her library!