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Saw the DVD of the TV series. the book adds depth and breadth to the DVD story -- which is great.

I have read this book more times than I care to remember and enjoy it again, every time. Delderfield draws you in to the characters' lives until you begin to care a great deal about what happens to them. I hate to finish it every time!

I loved this book! From the first page to the last I was unable to put it down. I have read it several times since and have always been able to find something new. It is a great way to introduce a whole area that many people may not be familiar with. I recommend this book and in fact, all of Delderfields books, to anyone who wishes to investigate a whole new world.

While reading this book, I found myself engulfed in the life of the lead character. I was able to connect with his life on many levels. Thus it was easy to understand the development of his relationship to his profession. The title is inspiring in itself. 'To Serve Them All My Days" is a profound posture to take as an educator. It implies that one will put the best interests of their pupils at the forefront of their decision making process. This is a must read not only for educators, but for parents, law enforcement, politicians , etc.. Any 'people oriented' professionals should read this novel. I am reading this book before the start of every school year!

I think this was one of Delderfield's last books [he died some time in the early '70's] - the setting is a boys school in Devon during the years between WWI and WWII. The Masterpiece Theatre series was fantastic, but for some odd reason is simply not available. I've tried contacting various video sources, including PBS, and cannot put my hands on the video. I just wish they would re-play it.

Each verse of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is depicted on its own page along with a large, gloriously-hued watercolor illustration of the verse. Even cooler is the two-page spread at the end of the book, which brings all of the pictures together and shows how they flow into one another like a mural. The art in the book makes it a wonderful gift idea for the holidays. I actually ordered 3 copies of this book, one for our family and two to give as gifts to other family members.

I love the artwork in this book--it's amazing to see how well the two artists work together and compliment each other. I already have this book displayed among my other Christmas books for the season.

The drawings are simply wonderful to share with people, and a great read over tea on a cozy Christmas eve.

As a huge fan of the work of these two wonderful artists, I highly recommend this book. Their gorgeous illustrations for "The Twelve Days of Christmas" make this a treasure for all time, and a highly recommended purchase for anyone, whatever their age, as a keepsake of the magical Christmas season.

This book is wonderfully illustrated and showcases the talents of these two artists. Each page could stand alone. I'm looking forward to more tales of Christmas from them in the future. You won't regret buying this one!

No matter what your interests, you will enjoy this book! I received it one afternoon and finished it before retiring that evening. Who knows, the author may be right on the mark with his scenario of events at the close of the Vietnam War. It is definitely thought provoking. Highly recommended.

The Twilight of the Day is a rivoting story that is probably closer to the truth that anyone would want to believe. Once you pick it up you cannot put it down. It is a "must read" for anyone who knows and cares about what happened in Viet Nam. I am looking forward to reading more from Ian O'Connor.

Review by Ginnie FitzGerald: truly riveting! Husband enjoyed it so much I had to read it. True to his word, it grabbed my attention and was very fast paced. I could not put it down until I had finished it! I most highly recommend it!

This book was a very good story about what might have happened to POWs in the Viet Nam conflict. A lot of those held by the North Vietnamese were highly educated pilots and the premise for the book is right on! Excellent reading and definitely food for thought. Top drawer and fast paced reading.

This novel is a refresher course that the bad guys are still out there with sinister plans to conquer the world by whatever means possible. It's not enough that Qaddafi has this oil niche and the economic power that goes with it but he allows insane subordinates concoct fiery schemes. The notion that Vietnam POW's were ruthlessly mistreated and in the middle of this plot kept me reading on and on. Good luck with any future writing endeavors

There are so many things that I learned from this book--things that I had no way of ever knowing. This book not only provides peace of mind in the home buying process, but it openly shares insider information that can save you money and get you a better mortgage value. Highly recommended!

As a new real estate investor, I am always looking for ways to learn my trade and this one hit the mark. I read this book in less than 24 hours from purchase and intend on keeping it close by for every loan in the future. I now feel armed to at least hold an "intelligent conversation" with my mortgage broker on our next closing and know what to ask. While I found that my broker is on the "up and up", which I figured was true, this book gave me peace of mind knowing that I can confirm that I chose a good company for our investing "team".

I am very grateful for the content shared in this book. Full disclosure has finally been revealed! I have never felt more confident in dealing with a lender. Besides the potency of the content, Unmasking the Mortgage Madness was a very ENJOYABLE read. The personal stories helped me grasp the mortgage concepts. Thank you for writing this. You saved me $$$$$!

This book was very helpful. I would think anyone who was getting ready to buy a house would want to spend the $20 to read it. I had no idea there were so many line items on a good faith estimate that were negotiable before I found this out through Rick's work. If you know someone buying a home, this would be one terrific present.

This book is incredibly helpful. The information is presented clearly with lots of "real life" examples and helpful hints to save you money. I finally feel like I understand the process.

This book is an in-depth and thoroughly detailed discussion of the various features of Painter X. But more than that, it is also an excellent step-by-step how-to for using these features to create a very satisfying painting from a photograph - with almost limitless potential variability. While artistic effects are certainly involved, this is not a book for the graphic artist who has the ability to create a painting starting from scratch on a blank canvas. For that one might consider Painter X Creativity: Digital Artist's Handbook by Jeremy Sutton, or the Painter X Wow! Book by Cher Threinen-Pendarvis.

The only flaw is one found in the otherwise useful accompanying CD. While most tutorials were easily viewed, some were obscured by a red screen, with an error message stating that the problem was due to an error using Macromedia Projector.

But don't let this one flaw deter anyone interested in this book. The book is excellent.

The author also writes for the San Diego U&T; many of these trips are culled from his archives.
He knows the area, and he has an adventurous spirit. He maps out routes that are out-of-the-way, ones that you wouldn't think of yourself, like out to a desert town, but also more urban trips. The attention to detail is key; miles, times, markers, etc.

A great guide if your new to the area, or, if you've lived here for awhile and want to experience a part of San Diego you've missed.

I had the chance to see and hear this author at a local community college. In addition to his appearances on a local television station, he has written for the Travel section of the San Diego UNION-TRIBUNE. No other county in the United States offers beach, mountains and desert all within its boundaries. And such treasures as a historic gold-mining town turned picturesque destination, an almost-unspoiled desert, a world-famous observatory, an authentic Mexican village. the first California mission are also contained here. One can almost spend a week or more on a vacation without traveling far from San Diego and still feel that he has been to unique places.

This book is great! We have done one drive so far and it left from our front door. We did everything he instructed and had a GREAT time! We went to a restaurant he suggested and it was awesome. My advice is to call ahead if you plan to go to a restaurant he has suggested because some close early. If you are a local and want a great book to liven up your weekends, this is it. You will explore San Diego and have a blast while doing so. All in your backyard!!

My husband and just got home from one of the trips in the book, "Russians, Wineries and the Real Baja," which goes from Ensenada, to Tecate, Mexico. We had a wonderful time. It is so beautiful and we saw a side of Mexico we never expected. I highly recommend this book.

This book contains recipes that nutitionally conscious people will love -- while using commonly available ingredients. As exciting as the recipes are, the nutritional information makes this a MUST READ cookbook. LOVE IT !! By incorporating these recipes or ideas into my diet (we still eat meat) and beginning moderate exercise (1hour 3xweek) I have cut my diabetes oral medication by half in less than one month !! Doc says 6mo - 1 year to be medicine free !! (after 3 years of gradually worsening diabetes) This cookbook could save your life !

The recipes in this book are some of the best available if you are serious about eating a healthy diet. They are not only vegetarian but they eliminate the refined oils and sugars which are such a major factor in causing diseases like atherosclerosis, heart disease, adult onset diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. They are the recipes used at the Newstart lifestyle program where they get excellent results with just diet and exercise. The recipes are delicious; we use them in our home all the time. I highly recommend this cookbook to my patients.

a solid good cookbook for those aspiring to the vegan diet. the only drawbacks being that some recipies require hard-to-locate ingredients such as vegan gelatin and smoked yeast. Other than that a very worthwhile purchase for those wishing to eat healthy, etc.

adhealthandwellness recommended this as one of the books that was essential for life. Piper de Vries is deep.

Wonderfully Healthy Recipes...... use it all the time!

I kept saying how sad I was because my upcoming wedding budget wasn't enough to hire a wedding planner, so my sister bought me this book for Christmas. I now feel just fine about not being able to afford a planner because this little book really does take you through everything step-by-step unlike any other wedding book I have bought. This is short, sweet, simple and to the point. My wedding is 18 months away, but when the time comes for me to begin planning, I will be carrying this book around with me in my purse!

This book is great. I am getting married next year and found this book to be very helpful in terms of getting organized and planning our stress-free day! The templates were very useful.

I am a guy, getting married next May, and not interested in planning of any kind. I bought this book expecting to pass it off to my bride, but when it arrived, I realized it was written as much for me as it was for her. The templates are user-friendly and help keep wedding planning simple and organized.

This book is easy to read, well-organized, and super helpful! It is a wonderful resource, and everyone who is planning a wedding should have one.

"Who Says You Need a Wedding Planner?" is an excellent resource for any bride. It is a quick read but offers a wealth of knowledge that could only be obtained from an experienced event coordinator. The best part of the book is the templates which allow you to be organized and prepared for any surprises your big day might bring. This book is the key to having a great wedding day without the expense of a professional planner.

This is the best inspirational book I have read. I want all my friends to read it. I am willing to give each one of them a copy as a gift. I could not put this book down. I read all of it and now I have started my 28-day project. I have done a lot of progress in my life that no one would probably would be able to help me with, but Valorie Burton is really good, I would definitely like to have her as my coach in life.

I wish I had this book in my twenties! Great advice! I like the biblical references and written exercises also. I read it all once because it was such a wonderful book.

I am mid-way through this book, but I can already see results. It feels like I have a personal coach pushing me to do the things God has been leading me to do. Even prorastinators are led to act.

The Ups and Downs of Being Round

It took me a while to get started because of my crazy schedule, but I decided to make increasing my confidence a priority. From that day on I would wake up every morning and read one chapter a day.

Valorie Burton organized the book in manageable chunks so that you can focus on one area of self-improvement at a time. Self-improvement is really not the best word to describe it though because she used scriptures and prayers to help us to realize that being confident is not just about self-confidence, because we cannot do it alone. It is all about having authentic confidence which is very much dependant on your faith in how God works through you.

I enjoyed the confidence exercises that she recommended for each day. They were simple and they were not intimidating, but they made a big difference.

Monica Marie Jones
Author of "The Ups and Downs of Being Round" and "Taste My Soul"

If you're ready to move forward in life but feel like something's holding you back, here's the book for you.

Life coach Valorie Burton offers this action-oriented, step-by-step guide that reveals secrets to unlocking authentic confidence. Unlike self-help books that lead readers away from God, the author writes, "Authentic confidence is about what God can do through you, in you, and for you."

Each of the 28 short chapters is packed with Scripture and includes personal stories from Burton's life, as well as the hundreds of people she's counseled and surveyed over the years.

She'll help you identify the real source of your fears, learn to speak up, give yourself permission to be imperfect, and stop competing and comparing. After reading this book, you'll feel rejuvenated, ready to face the next phase of your life with the confidence you need to make your dreams a reality.

--Christian Women Online Book Buzz

This is an excellent source for anyone interested in WWII. The book covers more than just the major events of the war, but goes into great detail about other smaller things. This book is by far the best book in my large WWII collection and I highly recommend it to all.

It was everything. I like a lot some maps and pictures. Excellent work.

This is one of the most engaging and brilliant books I've ever read...and all of it true.

I used to read a few pages of this book before I went to bed, aglow with the comprehensive level of research and quality level of writing. From the disaster of Dunkirk to the siege of Leningrad, from the pivotal Battle of the Coral Sea to the systematic genocide of the Jews and other peoples, this book has it all. It remains as objective as possible in telling the facts without resorting to rationalization (e.g. there is no attempted mitigation of atrocities).

I honestly can say that I have read few more interesting books, and it is certainly the best non-fiction book I have ever chanced upon, telling one of the greatest stories the world has ever known with the utmost clarity. 10/10

World War II: Day by Day is a strikingly useful compilation of important events duing the second world war. It's unusual in two ways: First it focuses on ALL important events in those years, so you can find out, for example, when women started painting stocking seams on their legs as well as the date Rommel captured Tobruk. It's more than a list of important battles and important American political events--this book covers the various home fronts and the various battle fronts.

The second reason this book is invaluable is that it is organized by date, rather than subject. You can glance through the pages and have a decent thumbnail sketch of what happened in any month of the war. This makes the war years understandable without wading through a million books.

The layout is similar to news releases, so each page looks like a newspaper (although they are not authentic newspaper articles).

It must have taken years to compile this book. Serious students will find it useful as will those who just want a general snapshot of important events.

This book is great. Instead of being a typical history book, it takes you through WW II by sharing newspaper articles of the day's events. Well worth the money.

It was Thanksgiving 2001 when my Aunt came for a visit and gave a copy of Arta's book to my mother, sister, and me. "Read the story on page 45" she said, and to our surprise there was a description of a man we all loved and miss very much. "Mr. Bob" was my uncle. The husband to my aunt, brother to my mother, and always my sisters and my favorite uncle. I will always be grateful for Arta's story and hope someday to say thank you in person. Her stories tug at your heart strings and bring a smile to your lips. What a remarkable woman!

In Wrong Feet First: A Gift Of Stories For Your Inside-Out Kind Of Days, Arta Banks presents a heartwarming, entertaining, and occasionally inspiring collection of true stories illustrating and celebrating life in good times and tough times. A single mom with six children (five of whom are adopted), Arta has also taken in kids born with drug addiction, fleeing abusive homes, and experienced having her youngest daughter diagnosed with HIV when just two and a half months old. Drawn from Arta's personal experiences and journal recordings, Wrong Feet First is candid, emotionally moving, and a testament to the resilience and endurance of the human spirit -- as well as a celebration of the joys that balance sorrows, the power of hope, and the beauty life has to offer in even the most humble of circumstances.

I received the book on a Friday afternoon and sat down to "skim" through it. I couldn't put the book down. I sat in my reading chair in my den and read and read and read..... My husband came home and I had huge tears in my eyes, but I was smiling. He was curious and asked me what was going on. I shared just a portion of the LoveGifts contained inside this awesome book with him. When I finished reading, he immediately nabbed it for his own ejoyment. I feel like a new person. This book made me see things in a different light. I'm sure anyone who reads it will share my feelings! Go ahead! Put your "Wrong Feet First"!

The stories in this book can bring tears to your eyes, a smile to your lips, and also allow you time for introspection and the ability to walk down your own "memory lane". Ms. Banks spins a delightful series of memories and tales, and the book is a wonderful gift to share with friends and family members.

I received the book on a Friday afternoon and sat down to "skim" through it. I couldn't put the book down. I sat in my reading chair in my den and read and read and read..... My husband came home and I had huge tears in my eyes, but I was smiling. He was curious and asked me what was going on. I shared just a portion of the LoveGifts contained inside this awesome book with him. When I finished reading, he immediately nabbed it for his own ejoyment. I feel like a new person. This book made me see things in a different light. I'm sure anyone who reads it will share my feelings! Go ahead! Put your "Wrong Feet First"!