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The Grieving Time is a book everyone who has lost a loved one should read. Excellent.

It has been almost a year since my wife died suddenly and unexpectedly. Since then I've spent much time reading and pondering, trying to come to terms with my new reality. This is one of two books I found which provided enough comfort that I've given copies to other newly berieved widows and widowers.

This book tells it like it is with love and clarity. I highly recommend it for all who have lost a spouse.

Also known as Hellcatraz, journey through the now deserted corridors of the world famous penitentiary. Visit the cells which once held "America's Most Wanted". The history does not begin or end with the use of Alcatraz as a prison, for it was known to Native Americans as a place that contained evil sprits. Ghostly manifestations and paranormal sightings have occurred since it was used as a defensive fortification in the 1850s. The pain, isolation, punishment, and resulting deaths appear to have been indelibly etched in the walls, cells, and corridors of this legendary prison --- Read the book and find out abot the ghosts of Alcatraz from an ex-warden's wife. Enjoy!

This is One Haunted House book carefully written with accuracy for the intent of education as well as entertainment.

Fantastic pictures document insightful accounts of life on Alcatraz from it's first discovery through the Civil War years, the penetentiary years to present day.

Just as attending Mr. Kouri's lectures, reading Haunted Alcatraz will expand your conseption of the Supernatural through the integrity and professionalizm of a True Parapsychologist.

Haunted Alcatraz teaches one not to fear Ghosts, rather to learn from their existance in an effort of guidance towards final peace.

Haunted Alcatraz isn't just another book about creeking floors, flying objects and poltergeist activities, but a comprehensive study about the past and the present through personal true to life accounts.

Highly recommended. Leota Adams Dean of Studies British Parapsychological Academy of London

One of the Very BEST books ever written about Alcatraz Island and the Ghosts who reside within. Excellent Historical Documentation. Fantastic Photographs. I had No idea it was Haunted until I read this book.

The information collected about the Ghosts is truly exhillerating!

I can't wait for Michael Kouri's Next book to come out.

The Power of the Rose, the sequel to The Haunting of Hawthorne, is a very good book about a girl named Valerie. Valerie likes this really cute "jock" at shcool, but she had a first love, Basil Haris. This boy gave Valerie a flower and the next day he was gone. The flower started to fall apart, but Valerie kept one of the pedals from the flower. Every night she stared at it and got a warm felling inside that Basil would be coming back someday. To find out if Basil comes back you'll have to read the book.

I think this book is great.I'm in 7th grade and this book is great for all ages.It is about a girl named Valerie. Who falls in love with this guy named Basil who is actually the ghost of Hawthorne and comes back becauses his school is being distoryed and he does not want that to happen.so I think anybody will love this book.

I thought this book is pretty good except for the kissing. The person telling the story is Valerie Moran. The other characters are Basil Harris (who is a newcomer). Bob Short who is only in the book for a short time. A music teacher by the name of Mrs. Gottsman. A history teacher, his name is Mr. Kramer. A subsitute named Ms. Walters. Troublemakers Jim Argus and Dennie Plover. And one more character Jan Draper.

If you are as fascinated as I am by the complexities of the human psyche, you will enjoy this poignant and humorous study of the interior life of a man in turmoil. If you are enticed by the idea of going along for a somewhat wild ride with an Italian male of a certain age who is forced to adjust to evolving perceptions of what is important in life, you will probably love this book as much as I did. The novel explores the heart and mind of a middle-aged Italian writer as he attempts to cope with the news that he is about to become a father, largely by focusing on, and trying to revive, his youthful past. Once you've started the book, you will quickly understand why Anne Milano Appel recently won the prestigious Northern California Book Award for her English translation of poet and playwright Bortolussi's first novel. Milano Appel masterfully grasps and skillfully presents all of the subtleties and contradictions of the protagonist's internal struggle as he battles the twin fears of responsibility and loss.

This is a wonderfully deft treatment of a delicate topic. A man coming into middle age subtly being manipulated by anxieties he doesn't understand, struggles to keep his head above water. His fear is not the extrinsic variety we so often feel in modern life, but a pervasive almost indescribable angst anchored in a tragic moment in his past but shadowing him in his present life. Cardo, the main character, must find a way to come to terms with his fear in order to keep his marriage afloat. Blessed with a wise spouse, in Sol, he is given the space and time he needs. But he charts a most amusing course through this maze of confused emotions.

High recommended. This is an impressive debut in English (translated from his Italian novel) for this well-know Italian Poet, commentator and translator. Bravo Bortolussi!

I had been pining for a new book. What a great read. Obviously written by a fine writer, (as opposed to someone with a story first, writing second). Fun, great writing, vocabulary, use of metaphor, twisting timeline, historical references, interesting, varied settings, snappy dialogue, internal conflict, a-typical characters but a univeral theme, must have really kicked ass in Italian. I really enjoyed it. The part about the younger brother was a bit rough, and I could see it coming based on the Greek Mythology reference. Stretched out the pain that you knew was just around the corner.

Helen Corbitt was an amazing person. She was director of Restaurants for Neiman-Marcus in Dallas for as far back as I can remember. As a new bride in 1960, I receive this cookbook. It has many tattered and splattered pages, but I continue to treasure it. (You should taste her Dixie Pecan Pie!) Even though the books are out of print, they are worth purchasing as a part of history! I am now exploring buying these for my daughters and granddaughters!

I grew up with meals prepared from the recipes in this book, and those dishes are still among my most favorite. Helen Corbitt's recipes are not overly fussy, are easy to prepare and result in some of the best tasting food you will ever eat. She designed her recipes to produce good tasting and looking food. Helen Corbitt's Cookbook is a treasured volume in my library of cookbooks.

I received this in 1978 as a newlywed from my aunt. I have used it for the last 22 years and have had great success with most of the recipes. Some are a bit dated but most stand the test of time. My daughter is getting married and I am purchasing one for her.

As a stepmom to children in public schools, I often hear their frustrations and concerns about how their peers resolve--or fail to resolve--the inevitable conflicts that occur in the school setting. A friend shared this book with me, and my stepkids gave it a "thumbs up" for practical, useful, and effective advice. Good job!

Every middle school teacher and high school too needs this book to help young teens learn options in a real exciting way that merges with every day situations that they might face. My students have come to look forward to our weekly SCENARIO DAY.The lessons are so realistic and helps them see options to various situations in a non-threatning manner. They're real thrilled to have figured out how to deal with certain situations. I know my classes are much more alive and interesting because of "OUR SCENARIO DAY"

I had an opportunity to read Help Me Decide and I was extremely impressed. When I think about all the peer pressure young people are under today and the many decisions they have to make that will affect their future, I could not think of a more helpful book on the market. Written by two educators whose experience, insight and practical observations make this an incisive, user friendly, original and relevant book for teenagers. It should be carried by every middle school in the country and by all schools of education. Too many schools are expelling students they don't know how to control and this book might prevent that by empowering young people to be a part of their education, decision making process in a way in which they can relate. It takes problems students face every day that might be disruptive to the classroom and while teaching the subject (English and reading) really addresses the whole issue of cognitive behavior change--no Ritalin or mood altering drugs, but using one's own brain to stop and think as to how one's behavior can be changed with positive, rather than negative choices. It helps the novice teacher with tools they can bring into the classroom and enhance their teaching style. This book crosses race, gender, and economic lines and is relevant to students in general because one disruptive child can effect the whole classes' ability to move ahead. Kudos to the authors and I hope those educators in a position to embrace something new and tested will share my excitement and order these books en masse. As soon as I figure how to place my order, I plan to order some and put in the hands of educators in my area. Hats off to the Boyd's for their creativity and beautifully done book. Thank you! Thank you! Thanks also to Amazon.Com for allowing us--the reader to share our thoughts. I work as a recruiter for Duke University and have dealt with young people for over 22 years advising, listening and counseling.

I work in an elementary school library and I came across Homeplace. This is a delightful book for children from 3 to 93. The story it tells brings back memories of simpler times. And the illustrations are superb. There is so much detail on every page everyone is bound to recognize an heirloom or tradition from their own past in them. I have recommended it to many children to take home and have their parents read it to them. I am 40 and I bought this book for myself.

My 5 yr. old brought the book home from her school library. I loved it so much and she enjoyed the pictures that we decided to purchase it. It's an excellent "sharing" book, I used it to talk with my daughter about the importance of what our ancestors did for us.

I stumbled across this book in one of the Smithsonian gift shops and had to have it. The warmth of the pencil and watercolor illustrations is captivating. When I read it with my daughter, it always brings up questions about my grandparents and others in our family she never got to know. This book is a wonderful gift for a new parent or grandparent.

I've lived in Wisconsin for 7 years and had no idea how many equestrian pleasures were all around me. Well written, with great pictures, this book is a real inspiration to get out of the armchair and into the saddle. I selected a trail ride for a troop of Girl Scouts based on the book's description and found it right on the mark - the stable was exactly as described and the girls had a great time. I highly recommend it for anyone who likes horses and can imagine themselves seeing more of the State on horseback.

This book is fantastic! The author has been incredibly thorough in her research of the best horse stables, barns and trails around Wisconsin. It's well organized so information can easily be found depending on what part of the state you live in or are visiting. I especially liked all the added details such as which barns or trails were good for kids. She has even included therapeutic riding stables and what they offer. I haven't seen anything like this guide available anywhere. Even the pictures are great and add a lot to the book. I recommend this book to anyone interested in riding or getting their kids involved in riding.

Professional writer and rider of 33 years' experience in the saddle Anne Connor presents Horsing Around In Wisconsin: The State's Best Stables, Barns, And Trails For Lessons And Training, a straightforward guide to anyone looking to discover the joy of horseback riding in Wisconsin, whether as an adult or a parent seeking to teach a child. Filled with information on 260 stables and barns suitable for boarding and renting, descriptions of 85 of Wisconsin's prime horse trails, places that teach riding lessons to all ages, and much more, Horsing Around In Wisconsin is a superb resource. Maps and detailed directions to various locations, as well as descriptions and summaries of what to expect, simplify the issues of travel and what to expect before one experiences firsthand the connection between horse and rider. An excellent guide for equine enthusiasts, especially useful for those seeking to spend a vacation riding.

The books of Eca De Queiros are not easy to find. I read about him a long time ago and then slowly began picking the books up as I found them one by one. Three so far but there are others. This is the most polished of the three but the other two I have, The Relic(now available)& The City and the Mountains(availability uncertain), are really good too. I have to say my favorite is The City and the Mountains because it so funny. This novelist is funny & not many 19th century novelists are. In The City and the Mountains those two locations are compared by the wealthy protaganist to see which one suits him better, neither location is spared this novelists eye for comedy which one can tell gave him a lot of pleasure, the laughs in this book make you glad to be human. The Illustrious House of Ramirez is a more serious work. It has some funny parts but the comedy is of a higher nature. Since HISTORY is one of its topics both national identity and personal identity are subjected to this fine writers sympathetic ridicule but you feel the tragedy of those topics too while you are laughing at how clever the whole plot is. It is a grander work, further reaching than the one I mentioned as my favorite, and will probably appeal to more readers who want significant, not just hilarious, fare. However, if you read Illustrious House and still want more find the others too. Eca De Queiroz writes as well as any other 19th century writer judging by the translations I've read. Of them I think he is most often compared to Flaubert, he certainly sees through all the passing fads and illusions of the day in the way that one did. As for the Relic it is a very clever plot which hinges on a find which draws into question our religious heritage. More HISTORY but unless you can enjoy the opulent prose for its own sake its kind of a one idea book. Clever idea though it is. I think it said above that this novelist was for people with large foreign lit. collections. I will agree with that. But if you've read all the big names at least once you will just appreciate this rare find all the more.

The books of Eca De Queiros are not easy to find. I read about him a long time ago and then slowly began picking the books up as I found them one by one. Three so far but there are others. This is the most polished of the three but the other two I have, The Relic(now available)& The City and the Mountains(availability uncertain), are really good too. I have to say my favorite is The City and the Mountains because it so funny. This novelist is funny & not many 19th century novelists are. In The City and the Mountains those two locations are compared by the wealthy protaganist to see which one suits him better, neither location is spared this novelists eye for comedy which one can tell gave him a lot of pleasure, the laughs in this book make you glad to be human. The Illustrious House of Ramirez is a more serious work. It has some funny parts but the comedy is of a higher nature. Since HISTORY is one of its topics both national identity and personal identity are subjected to this fine writers sympathetic ridicule but you feel the tragedy of those topics too while you are laughing at how clever the whole plot is. It is a grander work, further reaching than the one I mentioned as my favorite, and will probably appeal to more readers who want significant, not just hilarious, fare. However, if you read Illustrious House and still want more find the others too. Eca De Queiroz writes as well as any other 19th century writer judging by the translations I've read. Of them I think he is most often compared to Flaubert, he certainly sees through all the passing fads and illusions of the day in the way that one did. As for the Relic it is a very clever plot which hinges on a find which draws into question our religious heritage. More HISTORY but unless you can enjoy the opulent prose for its own sake its kind of a one idea book. Clever idea though it is. I think it said above that this novelist was for people with large foreign lit. collections. I will agree with that. But if you've read all the big names at least once you will just appreciate this rare find all the more.

This is a classical case of "anguish of influence" as Eça is attempting, above all,when portraying the chief character, to write an ersatz Mediaeval historical novel in the manner of his great predecessor and adversary, the great Romantic writer Alexandre Herculano. One could say that Eça had, late in life, made peace with something he had spend all his adult life refusing to admit as deserving of praise, and when he finally surrendered, to have done so by means of a kind of "fanfic". However, this fanfic was rendered by Eça in his costomary -and wonderful - ironic manner, as the glories of the Portuguese past portrayed in the short novel written by the hero are each moment contrasted to the pettiness and mediocrity of the present. Neverthless, Eça closes the novel by meking peace with the Portuguese bourgeois society of his day, ultimately proposing a kind of future Portuguese "Manifest Destiny", consisting in the making of a Portuguese African Empire (anyway, one can say that his support of such Portuguese colonial adventures is half-hearted, to say the least). Despite this obvious political blunder - even at the time - Eça as always excels in his usual ironic qualities, tempered in this late novel by a quality of kindness not to be found so easily in his previous novels. Deserves to be read and known in English grab.

Anne James Valades is one of the most evocative novelists I've read in a long time. Her prose is gorgeous. Her stories and characters real, even though she uses the mystical element to great effect. In the Shadow of the Amates is sweet, sad and historically fascinating. If you know anyone who is going to Mexico for the first or umpteenth time, they'll love this book.

Anne Valades, making her debut onto the literary scene, enveloped me with a quality of writing that gave me the sensation of being in the garden of which she so eloquently describes. She took me on a journey through Mexican history and brought me home to a special place in her heart that she named Amacuepantle.

Is your citation correct. Author's correct spelling is: Valdâes, Anne James.