Bennett Books

I had to use this book as a course textbook for a college class last semester. One of the things that I really liked about this book is that it is very interesting; it really presents history in a fascinating way - one that draws you into it as you read. However, one of the bad things I found is that with this approach, it is very difficult to read to find specific information (although the quite-extensive index does definitely help). If you want a book you can skim, I wouldn't recommend this one - yet if you have the time to really delve deep, I would recommend it.

Well, my boyfriend really loved this book, and won't rest until he gets me to read it. And everything that he says is good usually does end up being good, so I trust that it is.

After reading the Bible I knew there was much more that I had not been taught in my Presbyterian USA church. I had an incredibale spiritual transformation at 16 and all I knew was that I had been "born again". 20 years later I begin to search and found this book. I knew that I could relate to an Episcoplian Priest. He explained a prayer language (tongues)and helped me to understand exactly what it was and how to actually activate it in my life. A MUST for those who are digging deeper and that believe.

After September 11 the Congress and the President had to be seen 'doing something.' And the result was the Department of Homeland Security and the Patriot's Act. The result of that has been that local governments all over the country have been able to get all kinds of grants to buy things like bullet proof vests for their K-9 dogs, a trailer to haul lawn mowers to lawn mower races, gym equipment, sponsor puppet and clown shows and the list continues to grow.

In this book the author discusses not only such grants (which in the overall scheme of things is rather minor) but other aspects as well.

For instance there's the color coded barometer of terror or threat level. There are five levels: blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. Red has never been used, I guess they haven't detected things like the liquid explosives on airplanes threat far enough in advance to raise the level. Likewise blue and green have never been used. This might give the impression that there's no need for the Homeland Security department.

We've all heard of the illegal wiretapping. The author likens it to the wiretapping done by the East Germans. Remember that tapping the phones is not enough, somebody's got to sit there and listen to all those conversations. Oh well.

This is an excellent expose of a big Government program run amuck. But doesn't all that make you feel more secure. By the way, what is the color of the threat code today?

When I was a little girl this was my absolute favorite book. My parents read it to me hundreds of times and when I was able I read it to myself hundreds more. It has many different animals and deals with fear, compassion, ridicule and in a small way a swimming lesson which at the time I did not know how to do. I haven't read the book in years and at the moment do not have. I just had a baby 2 months ago and I'm sure it will be his favorite as it was mine.

I liked it. Kimmy totally disobeyed her mother and didn't want to go to broading school on Europe. She did great.

4.5 blue ribbons

Notorious rogue and gambler Chadwick Hamilton has dreams of building a town on a plot of land he owns. If he's going to succeed, he'll need more than just his prestigious Boston family upbringing to convince backers to support him, he'll need a wife. When Chad wins another man's mail order bride in a poker game he thinks his prayers have been answered - only his bride-to-be isn't exactly the docile, proper young lady he was expecting.

Cherry Blossom may have attended Miss Lavenia Sitwell's Atlanta School for Young Ladies but she wasn't a student, she was a kitchen maid. By no stretch of the imagination is Cherry a docile female, in fact she's full of modern beliefs and to Chad's horror she's an advocate of the women's suffrage movement. He'll have to take her firmly in hand and put an end to those foolish notions before she meets his potential backers.

Cherry spends more than two hours waiting in the coach station for someone to come retrieve her. When Chad finally arrives and introduces himself, she learns that her fiancé had bet and lost her in a poker game to Chad. He expects her to fulfill the terms of the contract and marry him. He doesn't need or want a love match, what he requires is a well brought up young lady who knows all the `ins and outs' of proper etiquette. He's in for a rude awakening because despite his misgivings and the questionable behavior of Miss Cherry, Chad marries her the very day she arrives in Texas and then Cherry begins to wreck havoc on his neat orderly life with her argumentative ways and strong beliefs. Chad should be angry but he's finding himself drawn to her outgoing personality and caring nature. What will he do when he discovers that everything he thought about her is a lie?

I've never read a Barri Bryan book I didn't like and this one is no exception! With a fast plot, fun characters, and unexpected dialog MAIL ORDER BRIDE will charm its way right into your heart. I absolutely love Cherry's modern day views and that she's not afraid to voice them and even when she's not voicing them you're privy to her thoughts. Chad has explicit ideals of how a woman should act and it's very funny to visualize the scenes when these two clash over their differences of opinion. This is a fabulous light-hearted story that historical readers will want to add to their keeper shelves.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

This tale is set in the year 1778, during the American Revolution. A shipload of pirates, serving the 13 original American Colonies as Privateers, help bring Christmas to Savannah, Georgia, before the British invasion. The book is mainly told from a young boy's view. The two youngest crew members, and Lucky (the ship's dog mascot), teach kids American history in such a way that they never realize they are soaking up information.

The authors tell the difference between Pirates and Privateers, as well as, the difference between Loyalists and Patriots. The crew rescues a white dolphin, engage in combat, rescue a lady and her daughter, and even bring the Christmas spirit to Savannah. Kids of today can see how the kids of yesterday lived day-to-day. They will even learn about cobblestones!

***** The captain is an intelligent white man who actually cares for his crew and their safety. There is a black officer who offers a glimpse into what is going on with African Americans during that time. There are some very well done illustrations throughout the book to help children visualize the events as they unfold. All-in-all, the story has a little bit of just about everything and will entertain (and quietly teach) kids much about life in the late 1700's. Highly recommended reading. *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

Quaint but interesting look at how to live life long before there was technology living a great deal of it for us. A fascinating read from a historical point of view.

How to Make the Best of Life deals with every day problems we humans have to face.The best part is it mentions what are the problems we face and gives the methods to deal with them. It is suitable for reader of every age. You will never, I repeat, never regret after buying it.