Campbell Books

The book is well layed-out, and descriptions are clear and concise. The first 95 pages or so are relatively basic. I have used a crusty version of Homesite to create a few basic Websites in-the-past, so those first 95 pages didn't teach me anything that I didn't already know. Except perhaps for the design and paper and pencil preparation.

After page 95 (or so), you jump right into Dreamweaver and are instructed as to its' functions. The Webpage you're building is a basic HTML page, and does not use any server-side technology like ASP, or PHP, or CGI/Perl.

It too is well layed-out, and step-by-step. I only wished that a deeper discussion of CSS integration was employed.

So, for the beginner, or for someone who likes to paper & pencil prep, I'd have to say that this is a worthwhile buy.

For the more advanced user, I'd have to say that you may be better off with more of a reference-style tome.

All said, I do not regret the purchase.

If you are looking for website building software, you might want to take a look at Dreamweaver 8: Design and Construction. This book educates the reader on the various aspects of Dreamweaver 8. It also shows the reader, step by step, how to build a website using this software. The author also includes all sort so tips, illustrations of what the reader will see as he or she builds their site, and helpful tech talk boxes that explain some of the more technical issues in an easy to understand way. Everything in this manual is suitable for those with little or no knowledge of website design or website design software.

I believe that the best way to choose website software is to understand what that particular program can do and how this may or may not suit your needs and your abilities. It doesn't help to buy software that can do seemingly magical things if you don't have a clue how to actually make it work. This book helps the reader understand the basics of the Dreamweaver 8 program with a taste of some of the more complex things that can be done.

This book takes you from web-site zero through building a basic client-side only web site using Dreamweaver 8.

My only critique is that it seemed like we didn't even get to actually using Dreamweaver 8 until about page 100. Before that was an intro to general web-site concepts and HTML.

Anyway, it's an attractive and informative book that is priced lower than most.

This book is well written and laid out well (for the most part), but the lack of color really, really hurts this Dreamweaver 8 guide. Perhaps I am being a bit of a stickler, but a book in 2006 not only needs to have good content, but it need to also have a great layout as well. Deciding to go with 5 major colors (white, black, grey, blue, dark blue) not only makes the book seem dull and drab, it detracts from the reader the good content within.

For anyone that uses Dreamweaver 8 on a daily basis this is a great reference guide but the layout editor could have done a much better job. If you care about content more than pizzaz, I think you will be happy with this book

**** RECOMMENDED

Are you new to Dreamweaver 8? If you are, then this book is for you! Author Marc Campbell, has done an outstanding job of writing a book for people who are new to creating their own web sites from the ground up and all that it entails.

Campbell, begins by showing you how to devise your plan. Then, the author shows you how to develop a blueprint for your site. Next, he shows you how to add just about anything to the pages of your site. Finally, the author shows you how to take the working prototype that exists on your computer and publish it to the Web for all of the world to see.

This most excellent book serves an introduction to creating web sites using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8. More importantly, the focus throughout this book is that sound design and usability are inextricably linked.

The wonderful illustrations and clever story about a girl's fantastical journey to prove her ability to do a "man's work" has quickly made it to the favorites in our home library. I can imagine the inspiration it may offer a young girl, but having only a son...I share it with him in hopes that he appreciates early on gender equality. He enjoys the art and the musical aspect of the story.

Our family absolutely loves this book.
My daughter Ailia (age 4) enjoys the story, illustrations and wonderful colors in this book.
It is a fairly quick read, but not too short, a great one for bedtime.
and for us glassblowers... it simply warms the heart,
signed,
Edward T. Schmid
author of "Beginning Glassblowing" and "Advanced Glassworking Techniques"-(also available through Amazon.com or at: glassmtn.com)

This book has wonderful drawings and an imaginative story--very much in line with South American magical realism. My son loved it dubbed himself coyote (one of the characters) for two months.

Elena's Serenade is the first book to receive the Comstock Book Award for the year's best picture book to read aloud to older children, ages eight to twelve.

Young Elena leaves her home to embark on a magical journey to Monterrey, Mexico in order to follow her dream of learning the art of glassblowing. Later, she returns home to her father, who had refused to teach her his trade because no one had ever "heard of a girl glassblower." This story celebrates Elena's uniqueness as an artist and a person, as well as the importance of pursuing a dream.

With acrylic and crayons, Juan has created luminous paintings with an expressionistic, folk-art quality and a palette of desert colors. Juan's use of light is particularly noteworthy, especially in the illustrations depicting glassblowing. The rounded figure of Elena and her expressive facial features make her an attractive character. The colors, movement, and details of each painting invite one to linger over every page.

In selecting this book for the Award, the Read Aloud Committee noted the lyrical quality of the text, as well as children's special appreciation of the illustrations. In addition, children were interested in the conflict between Elena and her father and also enjoyed the sprinkling of Spanish words. Readers found the Spanish-English Glossary in the front of the book helpful.

Elena's Serenade is about a little girl who travels to Monterrey, Mexico to become a glassblower. I did enjoy the story and especially the illustrations. My favorite illustration is of Elena dressed in her brother's clothes trying to look macho. I think kids will enjoy the bright sometimes humorous pictures, and the imaginative story.

This is an excellent book it has helped me learn alot about the GSP. Vendor was great recevied my book a mere 4 days after ordering and I live overseas.

The author, Nancy Campbell, captures the true essence of the German Shorthair Pointer, their versatility, their personality, etc. As a result, folks considering adoption or ownership will discover what they need to know before they make a commitment to the breed.

Becoming breed knowledgeable is extremely important so that the rate for abandonment and shelter turn-ins can lessen over time. Nancy arms the reader with more than enough information to make an educated decision "about everything GSP"! I personally recommended this book to several people over the last year and they have all reported that this book was a valuable tool in their decision making process!

Nancy Campbell captures the true essence of the breed in her personal, up-close approach. Her descriptions of what makes the GSP special, I found are accurate and heart warming. Not only is the book informative and extremely well organized, it is also fun reading! I especially liked some of the training techniques. I have tried them and they work.

This book is intended for those considering the breed, and it is a wonderful and funny introduction. It is also a fine book for those who have owned GSPs before to enjoy and reflect on their experience with the breed. A must for a person considering getting the breed for the first time. It is in depth about the breed history, standard, and breed character. Not a training guide, but that is not its apparent purpose. Read this one BEFORE you get a GSP.

We love our adopted shelter GSP dog and when were thinking of one, we bought this invaluable book. Excellent information, characterization of the breed and written with humor. This book is for current owners and potential owners. We love our dog and use this book as a reference when we have questions on him. This book accurately described his temperant, needs and how to care for him.

Lazy Daisy is such a great book for kids of all ages -- mainly because every kid can relate to it. What kid isn't messy? Great story line - very imaginative. I bought one for my niece and then a week later I ended up buying 5 more for all of my friend's kids. You should also take a look at Mr. Olson's other book, The Thunderstruck Stork. I ended up buying 5 of those too.. haha

This delightful tale has a wonderful lesson for any sloppy lazy child. My grandchildren love it.

I have ADORED this book since it was first purchsed for my charge (I am a nanny) and I swore I will buy it for every child in my life. I have purchased this book for every charge of mine since and every single one has loved and adored it! I LOVE reading it...the author is amazing. This book doesn't recieve near the recongtion it deserves!

It's always a bonus when adults actually enjoy the books they read to children and Lazy Daisy is definitely one of those books that entertains both groups. The rhyming verse is very funny - David Olson is a creative writer who concocts a hilarious combination of words to tell Daisy's story, and the comical illustrations add a perfect touch to the impending catastrophe. I can't wait to read his next book!

In Lazy Daisy, a young girl considers her messy room a masterpiece with its mountains of toys and piles of clothes, and a closet to match! Daisy considers herself with some pride as being the laziest girl in the world with a marvelous mess to prove it! Then Daisy's grandmother gets lost in all the mess and soon the entire town is buried in junk. Will Daisy learn her lesson and clean up the town before it's lost forever? Will Gramma get her dentures back? Enthusiastically recommended for young picturebook readers, Lazy Daisy is an original and entertaining story by David Olson that is showcased by Jenny Campbell's light and lively drawings.

Very comprehensive. Obviously written from the heart by someone who has been there and knows what he's talking about.

Leadership is a challenging subject to teach; however, LTC Campbell based on his experiences as a follower and a leader clearly exemplifies the true definition of a leader. His personal accounts are thought provoking for the leader in training or for the experienced leader who has the courage to make positive changes! "Leadership is a behavior, not a position" was the most profound concept that I learned from LTC Campbell. Thank you Sir!

I'm an Army Officer and combat veteran. This book is informative as well as entertaining. The personal stories that LTC Campbell shares are truly inspirational. Persons in leadership/supervisory positions at all levels can benefit from this publication. Thank you Dr. Campbell, this is a jewel!!

My greatest comment is, finally. This material is a must for all in leadership/managerial positions. Very easy reading and quite difficult to put down. You can actually feel where the author is coming from through his true to life experiences, combat and peace time. Leadership that was developed from many different levels. Definately not a book filled with fancy quotes but a true training tool. I would suggest it to be mandatory reading at all levels of leadership. You will be surprised what is caught not taught. This is THE book.

What an entertaining book! Spencer Campbell is the "Dr. Phil" on leadership. Down to earth, full of personal experiences based on a life that makes Hollywood seem dull, this book addresses many of the questions all of us have asked ourselves at one time or another. Ever had a boss whom you just shook your head and wondered how in the world did he/she get in that position? Chap 2 addresses those questions. At the end of each chapter the author summarizes his key points. Plain speaking, this book is very easy to read. It should be required reading in all military schools and ROTC classes or for that matter any class that focuses on leadership. We are giving this book as a graduation present to young adults who are about to begin their professional lives.

The book is good. It has information about tallow sculpting, ice carving, and other kinds of information related to Garde Manger classes. I do recommend the book. This is definetly the place to buy it at!

The book I ordered was brand new, and even cheapier than the used books at my college. I am a Culinary Arts Student. The books came within a few days. What a great find!!!!!!!!!!!!

The book came exactly as described... inside looks brand new, the outside was a little "worn" but I expected that. And it came very quickly. Again, very pleased.

Book was delivered in exact condition as described. Would not hesitate to buy from this seller again. Deliverly time was quicker than originally told. A definite plus.

Let me qualify this by saying for a number of years I taught Garde Manger at a Le Cordon Bleu school. I probably own every text book on the subject as it has remained near and dear to my heart as I moved back to the restaurant world.

This is probably the BEST text on this subject I have seen; so much so that I plan to look into their other books. Running the gamut from cold appetizers to a primer on ice sculpting to a discussion of centerpiece carving, this book provides clear concise examples of each process. The full color pictures are fantastic and a welcome addition to the instructions provided. If I was teaching again, this would be my textbook of choice.

A tightly edited, carefully written children's book even adults will love. Hermux is a quirky little mouse who finds himself in the unlikely role of set designer and private investigator. He solves a cold case mystery and designs a spectacular set for a musical production in the same story. Hermux is our guy!

We have read each book in the series together as a family and they are written for children but not down to children so that adults are also drawn in. The world Hoeye creates is so visually real it's great for developing comprehension and memory skills. Hermux and his friends have become classics for our family.

No Time Like Show Time is a story about a young mouse who is always trying to help the community whether they like it or not. The plot has many twists and turns with lots of characters that come into the story with different identities. A young mouse, Hermux Tantamoq is a watchmaker who has a knack for solving mysteries. In this story Hermux helps Fluster Varmint, a famous director and the owner of the Varmint Variety Theater. The theater is in trouble and brings a whole new twist to Hermux's life. The character involved in the troubles of the theater is Dr. Mennus a mole who ruins the young and beautiful Nurella Pinch's acting career and starts the difficulty for the theater years later.

Fluster Varmint's chain of bad events begins when his wife dies shortly after birth of their daughter Beulith. A lot of the story revolves around Beulith and the theater because they are the most important things in Varmint's life. The theater is the only place that Beulith Varmint knows because she grew up around the stage of Varmint Variety Theater.

The other books in this series are Time Stop for No Mouse and The Sands of Time. In the series they all start the same way. Hermux never goes out to find the adventures the adventures always find him in one way or other, leading him into a world he would have never known existed. The first book really starts to explain Hermux life of solving mysteries. I like his writing because the chapters are short so it's easier to read for long periods of time. It's very hard to stop reading this book because it's full of excitement. I liked this book because there is never dull part of the book and the plot never stops. This book is full of suspense and always keeps you guessing.

I love this series so much--the characters are interesting, nuanced, and so well developed. In each book, there is witty social commentary combined with an engrossing mystery. This third installment of the series doesn't disappoint. I'm already eagerly awaiting this fall's release of Time to Smell the Roses.

No Time Like Show Time was a great book. With lots of adventure. It is about a mouse fighting a crime committed in a theater in his city. With others he works to solve the mystery of the crime. The case is a murder investigation. Varmint Variety Theater was the scene of the crime. They use all kinds of gadgets and brains to seek out this territying crime.
The authors writing style was unique and amazing. All of the words you could tell were not just jotted down they were thought through. It had a great plot and was never slow. It was a book of non-stop action.
I loved this book for many reasons. It had tons of adventure. It was suspensful and full of fun things that always drew my attention. It also had well developed characters. I would give this book five stars because it was awesome. It had all the things that make a great book. If you liked Time Srops for No Mouse and Sands of Time you would definitely like this book.

First of all, this is a great series and if you haven't read the first two books then go do it now! No Time Like Show Time was just as suspenseful and cool as the other books and I hope the next book comes out soon! In case you're wondering what it's about, it is set in the world of mice, rats, and other like creatures with the main character a mouse watchmaker named Hermux Tantamoq, who has an otherwise quiet life until he meets Linka Perflinger in the first book, who becomes his new love interest and somehow gets him involved in all sorts of thrilling adventures throughout the first and second books. Besides a new mysterious plot with each book, there is also a little romance for the teen readers, but it is tastefully done and there is nothing, in my opinion, overly romantic. Anyway, it's a great book and series and I would really recommend that you consider buying it!

So as you might expect this book includes extensive research as far as magi and cabala's are concerned. The artwork is amazing, the setting is perfect and the ascension war has begun. I you want my opinion, buy it, it is surely useful in completing your storyteller skills and knowledges and will prove your wisdom to your players. Really, this book is worth it.

Easily the Best historical Game and maybe the best game white-wolf ever came up with. The setting takes upa majority of the space but it also doesn't explain the Spheres like it does in Mage for example- Mage2nd:Life5:Transform complex lifeforms. Mage:TSC: Life5- Greater Godhand. Also the game greatly Stresses magic Faith and Science. The only flaws it has in it relates to them. Their is a form of Paradox regardless of what people would think but It can help or hinder you. It is also interesting to have the Technocracy (or Order of Reason) be the ones strugling. Any Player of white-wolf games should get this it is a must! and has a map of Europe in 1500.

The Sorcerers Crusade is a fine book, which contains everything you need to get a Renaissance game going. The Traditions and the Order of Reason are both given equal treatment. It is interesting to see the Order of Reason before they got reorganized into the Technocratic Union. This was a time when their paradigm was not as accepted as miracles and traditional D&D-style spell craft.

This book is more thorough than the second edition of Mage the Ascension. Not only does it provide a lot of examples and explanations for spells, and rituals, it also cleared up a lot of the limitations and potentials for the various spheres.

Even though there are already party lines, the rules make it possible to have both Traditional and Technocratic magi working together. It is a time of reorganization and both parties are trying to find their destinies. In fact, the reader will follow the experiences of a Celestial Chorus member and a member of the Hippocratic Circle throughout the book. The idea of same goals through different methods was stressed.

The time period seemed to be the ideal setting for Mage. Not only are their so many possibilities in terms of new ideas and beliefs, the age of exploration in the high seas, the skies, the unknown continents, as well as the Void are all available for curious magi and their associates.

This book is a must for anyone who is interested in Mage. It is a very complete work and has vital information for storytellers and players who want to use the Renaissance setting. Whether you have an interest in high artisans, explorers, knights, shamans, witches, alchemists, there is something here for you.

Mage: The Ascension is, without a doubt, my favorite RPG. It's concept about Awakened beings who *know* they can change reality because they are convinced in their paradigms is the best concept I've ever seen.

In the Mage timeline, though, there was a crucial event which splitted history in two: Renaissance. It was then that the whole world started believing in science and it's apparent limitless capacities. It was then when people started removing some attributes which made the world turn from God, and it was then when the church started the most brutal prosecution against "pagans": Inquisition.

This is a book about the clash between 3 forces: Faith, Science and Magick. And as the Mage storyline goes, it's the perfect moment to play a Mage.

The Sorcerers' Crusade is a good setting for Mage. A lot of the modern game focuses on how magic doesn't really work the way it's supposed to because people's belief in science is too firmly entrenched in the world's paradigm. In the SC setting, science is a bit less accepted, and magic works a little better. Paradox, which in the modern game is always bad, is called Scourge in this setting, and can occasionally help a Mage. The Technocracy is on more equal footing with the Tradition mages here, as both are struggling to put their paradigm forward as dominant.

There's quite a bit of history and world setting information in this book. Possibly too much, depending on your needs. Relatively little of the book is taken up with game system mechanics. What system rules there are cannot be found all in one place. The organization of the rules is somewhat loose. Like the modern game, the magic system is open-ended, with ability defined in areas of control rather than specific spells. But like most other Mage books, spells (rotes) can be found if one looks hard enough.

If you've played Mage: The Ascension, it will be easier to understand this book. If not, some of the game rules might be confusing. If you like the Mage magic system, but don't care for the dark-goth game world White Wolf sets the games in, this is probably the game for you.

Reviewed by Leslie Granier for Reader Views (11/08)

As the popularity of scrapbooking has increased, so has the number of books that center around the hobby. "Paper, Scissors, Death" features Kiki Lowenstein, an imaginative and creative scrapbooker whose artistic abilities come in handy when she falls on hard times financially after her husband's unexpected death. She begins teaching classes at a local craft store and is hired to complete a large project for a bridal shower. Shortly afterwards, dangerous events begin happening to Kiki so she begins working with handsome Detective Chad Detweiler to figure out if the danger she is in is somehow related to events that occurred at the shower. As she tries to determine who is behind these occurrences, she must exercise great caution when deciding who she can trust and who does not have her best interests at heart.

Much of this book revolves around the relationships Kiki has. She regrets having to relocate her daughter Anya to a bad neighborhood. As a result, Sheila (Kiki's mother-in-law), who never thought Kiki was good enough to be a member of her social class, will do whatever she can to try to get custody of her granddaughter. Kiki also learns about true friendship. She receives support from her former housekeeper and the craft store owner, not her wealthy "friends" who dumped her when her financial status changed.

This book is definitely written for a female audience. The author provides scrapbooking tips that would be helpful to both amateur and well-seasoned scrapbookers. The main character is a strong, intelligent female, but the reader is allowed to see her vulnerable side as well, when she must hold things together for her daughter's sake. There are romantic aspects in the story and watching a potential relationship develop was fun.

"Paper, Scissors, Death" by Joanna Campbell Slan starts with a bang and the plot never slows down. Kiki is constantly faced with new adversities which she must meet head-on in order to keep both her life and her daughter's life from being turned completely upside-down. The incredible ending suggests a possible sequel may be forthcoming, in which the author will undoubtedly, once again, capture the reader's complete attention while also stimulating her creativity.

Writing is all about writing what you know-or what you are willing to research. Author of at least eight books about scrapbooking, Joanna Campbell Slan mixes her passion for scrapbooking and her passion for writing, and viola! Paper, Scissors, Death: A Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-N-Craft Mystery was born.

This first book in what appears to be a series finds the rich-but-down-to-earth Kiki learning that her husband George has died naked in a St. Louis motel room. The reader knows it's murder and not something as lurid as a heart attack during an afternoon delight, but Kiki doesn't.

Kiki not only has to deal with George's two-timing death, but he's left her without a penny to her name. She has to sell her gold Lexus and find a way to support herself and her daughter Anya. It doesn't help that there isn't enough money for the staples, but Anya's private school costs more than Kiki could possible make in a year. George's mother is willing to do anything for Anya, but she despises Kiki's mere existence.

Kiki, a scrapbooker extraordinaire, turns to her hobby for income. She gets a freelance gig at the store she frequented when she had money. One of her first jobs is as the instructor at a bridal shower. Kiki makes a supposedly cutting remark to one of the shower's guests. When the guest, also an old flame of George's turns up dead, Kiki is the primary suspect. I didn't really understand that logic as the remark was rather lame.

Nonetheless, Kiki not only has two murders to solve, but someone has broken into the shabby place she and Anya now call home.

Paper, Scissors, Death: A Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-N-Craft Mystery was a fun and quick read. I enjoyed the scrapbooking tips Slan gives. Not a scrapbooker myself, the hobby sounds complicated, but it did not get in the way of this light-hearted, fun cozy. I'm already ready for Kiki's next adventure.

Armchair Interviews says: A good front-of-the-fire read.

Kiki Lowenstein is an average suburban mom whose life comes apart when her husband George is found dead in a hotel room--and he hadn't been alone. Their marriage hadn't been based on love, but they had been good companions and wonderful parents to their only daughter. But now, almost everything Kiki thought she knew about her husband turns out to be a lie. Still, Kiki is determined to find out the truth, which leads to another murder....

Even if you are not a scrapbooking maven like Kiki, you will enjoy this sharply written mystery that has a nice humorous edge and lots of insight about how people collect memories. There is nice character development here, too, as the initially tentative Kiki takes charge of her life, starts a career, and protects her daughter. By the end of the book you will find that you're asking yourself more and more: WWKD? And you may want to enroll in a class or two at Tough Tamales U.

And a sequel is on the way!

I found this book to be very difficult to put down - it constantly kept me interested, wondering what was going to happen next. The well-written relatable nature of the characters initially drew me in, and I enjoyed the fun references to St. Louis landmarks. The plot was believable and moved at a good pace. Can't wait for the next book in this series!

I am an avid scrapbooker, and teach nationally. If J. Slan made a mistake, it certainly wasn't to be found in this book.
I knew I was going to be sorry I started this book yesterday - I knew I'd read it to the end, and I did! The twists and turns you never see coming! Don't plan on "turning out the lights" at the end of each chapter, it won't happen!

Kiki Lowenstein became real instantly. You cheered for her, cried with her, and loved her mothering. You hated all who crossed her, yet wanted them to continue so you could see her evolve. Each person, heck, each ANIMAL became special!!

So tomorrow, since I won't have my book to read - I will scrap a page of my new best friend - Kiki Lowenstein. I can't wait for the next book, I'll be awaiting that as much as I did each of the Harry Potter books! Slan has picked up for me, where Rowling left off!

This reference work has a description of many New England
touring sites. For instance, famous antique shops and galleries
are listed . These include the Glebe House Museum, The American
Clock and Watch Museum and the Mayflower Inn. The Elysian Fields
Day Spa is a popular resting stop as is The Healing Place.
The Norman Rockwell Museum has famous renditions of the
author's work. There are over 100 hiking trails and facilities
for mountain biking, rock climbing and rainy day workouts.
This guide is perfect for local vacationing or short weekend
getaways.The author provides specific travel information
which will help in locating the vacation spots.

I bought this book because it seemed to be geared towards exactly the kind of vacation I like to take, and I was planning to go somewhere in New England. The book got me started - based on the information provided I chose the White Mountains as my destination. A basic introduction is given for each region, and a general map.

The descriptions of the "active" options for each area are very thorough, and much better than any other guide I have used. It includes information for just about every outdoor activity - hiking, climbing, mountain biking, road biking, kayaking, winter sports, and more. I found it to be a good, basic introduction to the area I was visiting, but not detailed enough for the hiking I had planned. I have been to Mt. Desert Island several times, and I can say the same for that area. A few hikes are listed, but some of my favorites are not mentioned at all. It's best to get a guidebook more specific to whatever region you will be visiting, rather than relying soley on this book.

The area I found to be most lacking is the "rest easy" part. Only a few lodgings and restaurants are included for each area. I did some on-line research prior to booking, and several of the recommended places got very poor reviews from other sources. I'm glad I didn't rely entirely on this book when choosing where to stay.

Same with the recommended restaurants. My favorite restaurants in both areas (White Mountains and Mt. Desert Island) aren't mentioned at all (save for one). If I had stuck to this guide, I would have missed out on some wonderful meals.

I found the book to be a great beginning, but it was not comprehensive enough for me. I recommend it to any active traveler, but be sure to do other research as well.

Play Hard Rest Easy - New England: The Ultimate Active Getaway Guide is an informed and informative travel planning resource emphasizing outdoors adventures opportunities in the New England region that doesn't necessarily require outdoors accommodations. More than 150 hikes, assorted mountain bike trails, water adventures, skiing, rock climbing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, gourmet dining, upscale lodging, museums, art galleries, antique shops, and more are all deftly covered in this handy and highly portably resource which is packed from cover-to-cover with ideas and contact information. A superb guide for planning one's New England vacation time to take into account one's favorite passions, Play Hard Rest Easy - New England is recommended for tourists, business travelers, and New England natives looking for day trip, weekend, and vacationing ideas.

Malcolm Campbell's book is a must for anyone who lives in, or visits, New England and loves to hike, explore, and just basically get away from it all. The research is amazingly detailed yet the book is brimming with character and wit, unlike many of the mass-produced guides that are on the market today: freed from the constraints of a "template," Malcolm has written a guidebook that's very much "Malcolm" while remaining extremely useful. Play Hard, Rest Easy is sort of like combining a really detailed guide with Bill Bryson's wit and panache.

cool, fun, very useful and user-friendly. thanks for being a great guide!!