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a great example of a leader in many respects. mostly self-educated, g.w. was wise in so many ways. i am amazed at his character and have enjoyed sharing these with my family. what i like about this book compared to others with similiar info is that the author puts the manners into modern day use, although they are first presented in the old english style which is good for the kids to see and hear. a definite library must!

By George! is a delightful and insightful compilation of George Washington's rules of civility, written when he was only 14 years old. The author does an outstanding job of adapting these basic rules of good conduct, written in the 1740's, to current society. These rules, illustrated by timely stories of people doing the right thing, not only help us understand the high standards George Washington expected of himself and others, they are a timeless treasure trove. In a world torn apart by violence and hatred, this little book teaches us that a little civility can make a big difference in our lives. I highly recommend By George! by Steven M. Selzer.

I was most impressed by the tone of the book. I expected a "stuffy" list of do's and don'ts only to find each of George Washington's rules of civility applied to today's social and business situations with great insight and a touch of humor. I was amazed to learn that the civil behavior we learned from our parents and teachers is based on the same rules of civility that George Washington lived by 250 years ago. Some things are truly timeless. We could all use a refresher course. I highly recommend By George!

One of my fave. books as a little girl. So cute

I found this book in a box when my parents moved out of their house of 50 years. I thought it had long since been given away. My copy is the old one, with illustrations by Adams and the new version, with illustrations by Hogrogian has a different, but still charming, feel.
Candy Floss is a little china ballerina who belongs to Jack, and is his good luck charm. A wicked little girl named Clementina (think Nelly on "Little House on the Prairie", but make her even worse) steals Candy Floss away. As with so many books, after some trevails and damage, the friends (which include Nuts and Cocoa who are a horse Candy Floss dances on, and a dog), are all reunited, Candy Floss is restored to her glory by Jack and good luck returns.
It's a wonderful story made even better by a nasty villainess.

Candy Floss has a very happy life with the carnival, helping the little dog Cocoa and a painted horse Nuts bring business into the "coconut shy" stall of their beloved Jack. This is an unusual story because Jack is a grown-up young man who cares for Nuts and Candy Floss just as much as he does for his real live dog, considering them all his "partners" and Candy Floss his "luck." It shows that some people can hear doll wishes, no matter how old they get on the outside.

Then the family gets mixed up with a spoiled, unhappy little girl named Clementina Davenport. She wants to buy Candy Floss and naturally Jack will not sell her, but Clementina is not used to being refused, and she causes everyone a lot of trouble, as spoiled, unhappy people so often do.

This was such a great story! It makes you want to run off and be a carnival doll, or a carnival stall operator. Jack has much more sense than Clementina's indulgent parents, and really she is much happier after she meets him and Candy Floss anyway.

This is the final story in the Rumer Godden collection "Four Dolls," and it is my next favorite after "Impunity Jane."

I gave this as a Christmas to a "teen" who was actually thrilled to get it.

I love these little cards I send to my "chick" friends. They are upbeat and fun. Highly recommend.

I purchased these as part of a gift for my mother...They were so great, I was tempted not to put them in the basket! The quotes are just wonderful! I'm glad I did, though, because she also loves these cards.
Objectively, I can tell you that these are well made cards with sharp, clear printing. They're a good size and on stock of a nice weight...
I can recommend this set for anyone who wants to send a nice note or, as I did, give a thoughtful gift.

I wrote the publisher several years ago pleading for them to reprint this gem. It's the best little dictionary I've ever used.

got this in 1976 for 95 cents. it has been the only dictionary I've ever used and the only reason I'm looking for another is that the pages are cracking and yellowing, both from use and the fact that the publisher used groundwood paper.

I have a 25-year old copy of this book, not sure which edition it is, but it's the one with the sort of shiny, orangish-brown cover. Anyway, it really is a great dictionary, for both etymological and other purposes, and it's one of my most useful word reference works. Now out of print for many years, it's worth picking up if you can find a used copy. (You can't have enough dictionaries in your life).

This is the best recent book I've seen on classical architecture. It doesn't get into every possible nuance, but is graphically very rich and clear... well worth the price.

This work is the best overview of classical architecture that the reviewer is aware of. While most such works concentrate on the five orders, usually in traditional "parallel" format, this work shows all five orders, variations of each, and how each is used. The work shows the various other pieces making up the "kit of parts" of Classicism, and how they are used. In short, a one-book guide.

This is a brilliant book. Derek Brentnall's illustrations are superb. What makes this book a joy is that it really opens a world for anyone who wants to know more about why so many of our banks, office buildings, schools and halls of government look the way they do. And it really gets detailed - not in an overwhelming or pedantic way - but in a fun, informative and artful style that calls out the venerable ghosts of our classical past for a festival of discovery.

This book sends a profound message of hope and healing to anyone who reads it. It speaks to parents, teachers, children, mental health care professionals and to anyone who has known someone who has gone through childhood abuse or whom may be experiencing it now. KUDOS to the author for her bravery, creativity and for reminding us all that the real hero in any story is our faith.

This book is an excellent resource for mental health professionals who work with teens and adult survivors of abuse. The illustrations are profoundly moving and the written words of the author vividly depicts the shattering and crippling effects of childhood abuse. An outstanding resource for therapists to provide to clients to assist them in understanding their abuse trauma and the process of recovery.

This book is a great read for survivors of childhood abuse and should be on the shelf of all mental health care workers who provide services to adolescents and adults. The story grabs you from the beginning with an element of fantasy and the inherent innocence of all children. As the story progressed and reality took over I found myself going through so many emotions I couldn't put the book down until I reached the end. It was only after I finished reading it and had time to ponder it did I grasp the many messages the author is trying to share with the readers. The simplicity of the format, the characters and the sometimes hidden meanings all make for a deeply profound story. I give it 4 stars only because I was so moved by the story and the author's message of hope, I would have liked it to be longer than the 65 pages.

For anyone unfamiliar with the Ol' time cattle drives, this book does a wonderful job enlightening from the point of view of the Ol' Cowboy Cook. I recommend this title to any reader interested in cattle drives

This book is highly recommended for those who follow the arcane art of chuckwagon cooking. Adams displays an excellent, first-hand grasp of the subject and writes with wit and style. Buy it now!

Ramon Adams has an encyclopedic knowledge of the social life of cowboys on the range. In this one of his many books, he describes the role of the chuck wagon cook on the cattle drives and roundups. Adams is a great collector of amusing stories and colorful cowboy slang. If he knows one word for something, he probably knows half a dozen.

The book provides a detailed description of the chuck wagon itself, how it's constructed and its contents organized, how it's cleaned and maintained, who has responsibilities for what. The chuck wagon was both the nerve center and social center of a trail outfit. Besides getting three meals a day, the cowboys also laid out their bedrolls nearby, and the wrangler's remuda of horses was close at hand. In many cases, the cowboys' bedrolls made the trip to the next night's camp in the back of the chuck wagon.

Of most interest to this reader was the actual fare, typically fried meat, beans cooked for many hours, and sourdough biscuits made in Dutch ovens, all washed down with strong coffee. Depending on the talent and disposition of the cook there were also treats and "sweets," such as pies made from dried apples. An outfit depended for morale and productivity on a cook who kept the men well fed and happy. This gave a well-liked cook a tremendous amount of leverage in the all-male hierarchy of tough cowboys. A man who complained about the chuck or didn't respect the cook's camp rules would soon be sorry.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and while I've read extensively about the cowboy West, it taught me a lot I didn't know, and in a very entertaining way. It belongs on anyone's "Lonesome Dove" bookshelf.

Most books on "college kids" are nothing but anti-youth statistical messes. Moffat's generous phenomenological approach to the subject and refusal to make any broad generalizations make this book a truly amazing document. His analysis of "friendliness" as the dominant trope in American society, demonstrated in the micro-society of the dorm, is superb, as are his eye-opening conclusions about the trends that govern undergraduate sexuality.

The author is a faculty member in the Anthropology department at Rutgers University who decided to do a study of the students in traditional immersion fashion. To do this, he joined the incoming freshman class as an older student returning to school and lived in the dorm. The resulting book is a fascinating read, particularly for someone who was actually entering college around the same time as Moffatt's study. Moffatt covers the group dynamics, the forming and shifting of groups, and many of the aspects of college life.

One of the few college texts I actually READ. Required for a freshman anthropology class (this is almost 8 years ago now), I was thrilled by every word in this book... Easy to read, interesting, entertaining... I mistakenly loaned it to someone who never gave it back and have regretted it ever since. A must read for anyone interested in a look at college culture through the eyes of someone doing it again, 20 years after graduation.

This is an incredible hands on account of someone who has God in their life, and who seeks God for everything. Through her faith and trust in God, she was able to reconcile her faith with Christianity. Although I have already been down this path, it was quite refreshing to hear someone "write" about the subject. Excellent book. My hats off to Jen for having the courage to write, and for God to publish it!

Jen's story is so much like many others. The exception, she tells hers. Many other GLBT persons don't do that. She is very candid and honest about her journey. Whether you are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered or Straight, everyone can find something to like about this book. So many people struggle with their faith and becoming who they are. It doesn't matter if you are gay or not. I think that by reading this book, maybe, at least one can hope, that at least one skeptic will come away with a changed opinion. Being Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgendered is NOT a choice. Jen proves that. Again and again. If she didn't have the internal struggles that she had with accepting herself, one might see it as a choice. Why would anyone go thru that kind of self evaluation only to be rediculed and spat upon by member's of society, by choice?? No one.
Read this... maybe you can help change a mind.

I just finished this book and loved it! For anyone struggling to be gay and christian, Coming Out Christian is the perfect book for you. Jen Austin fills in the gaps with her own personal struggles of life. It was an easy read filled with so much. Because of this book, I am looking at my own relationships differently: with God, with my parents and friends, and with my comitted lover. I highly suggest picking this book up.

I got alot of good advise from this book. With charts on frost dates and when to plant what there is no way to go wrong when gardening year round in the south. I have fresh veggies all year now because of the helpful points and advise.

This book is very informative, don't try and plant without it! Everything from working soil and crop rotation to container gardening and pest control. Plus great information on how to plant specific vegetables. Our neighbors dog got to mine and I had to get another right away!

I'm a new resident in the South and gardening is a lot different than where I came from. I needed tons of advice. This book was extremely substantive and a covered a multitude of topics. Had to buy one for my Mom, too. This book will become my major vegetable gardening reference.