Edward Books

This updated seventh edition offers an easy-to-use format detailing more than two thousand historic lodgings in all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. State maps locate each inn and B&B, as well as a special "Inns of Interest" index helping travellers to select an itinerary that suits their particular interests. A highly recommended travel planning aid.

Now in a completely updated and expanded ninth edition, Deborah Sakach's The Official Guide To American Historic Inns: Bed & Breakfasts And Country Inns is an enthusiastically recommended, truly encyclopedic directory to 2,600 of America's very best lodgings whether for a night, a weekend, a week, or a season. Truly a traveling connoisseur's essential reference for the most historic B&B's available to the traveling public today, The Official Guide To American Historic Inns surveys inns from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, and is enhanced with state maps locating each inn, more than one thousand illustrations; and an index of inns with special historic or other significance.

My new hobby is scanning this book from cover to cover highlighting all of the wonderful inns I'm going to visit. This is a delightful book of very reasonably priced inns in the US and Canada. Every entry provides unusual information about the inns, mouth-watering breakfasts offered and local attractions. This book is well worth the money and is easily one of the best (if not the best) travel books I've ever purchased. I've highlighted over 20 inns to visit and I'm not even halfway through the book.

Laws of the Hunt has proved to an amazing source book for MET games! It has all the information needed to play mortals of any kind, from hunters, to ghouls, to kinsfolk. Everything is detailed and organized but still loose enough as to allow players and storytellers to experiment and push the boundries of their powers. A great book, perfect as a reference guide for any game involving mortals or as the center source book for a hunter/numinae campaign.

This book is great. It has information on hunters, normal humans, sorceress and more. It has become very important for my Mage LARP.

You will not be disappointed with this book. A Must for any Mind's Eye Theatre Storyteller.

I just don't like the red colour. :) This review is from the perspective of a Vampire gamer.

Very good book. I think they finally addressed the complaints about the previous "Laws of the Hunt" and brought a bunch of things up to date. Different organisations are well-described. We now finally have the trait maxima (attributes, willpower, humanity and influence) in one neat section. Ghoul creation rules are finally in concord with "Laws of the Night," and there is a section in the back that describes very neatly how mortals undergo various transformations. For me the parts "Mortal to Ghoul" and "Ghoul to Vampire" were *very* gratifying. The only thing that is lacking are the rules on blood storage for Ghouls - 2 blood traits or more? I want to know! Overall, a very good Revised Edition.

I have been using this book for so long that it looks really bad. I can't wait for peguin to release an updated version of this book!

I have used this book for years and find it very helpful in selecting Opera recordings on CDs. These are critics who know and care about what they write, listing the many different recordings available (as of 1993 anyway!). However,MUCH has changed in the opera-CD world since then. Just as an example, all the legendary Maria Callas "live" performances of some of her greatest roles have been "officially" released by EMI after many years available only as "bootleg" versions, with a bunch more to be released this November 5th!. This is where the book shows its age and is not an acurate representation of opera on CD circa 2002. However, the selections included and reviewed are quite impressive. Until a newly up-dated edition shows it's face, this book is the one to go with.

I purchase an average of 6-8 complete opera CDs per annum, and find this book very valuable in their selection. These authors "know their stuff" -please let them know how much we opera buffs appreciate their book and how about an update? Lots of new recordings(not to mention singers) in the last eight years!! Please keep a good reference going....

I just finished Ed Lee's OPERATOR B, and I'm floored. This is a short, sharp, shock of a read. Containing none of the gross-out sickness Lee has built his reputation on, instead OPERATOR B delivers an outstanding story of covert military test pilots with almost lethal intensity. Lethal to your sense of boredom, that is. OPERATOR B is sure to entertain any reader lucky enough to stumble upon it. I only wished it were longer, and from what I understand, he is developing it into a full-length novel. Read this stripped-down, entertaining booklet as a prologue to the real deal, and I'll bet you'll be chompin' at the bit for the novel to be released, as I am.

Lee has performed a great job expostulating on themes of duty to one's self, family, and country in his sharp narrative. Not a phrase is wasted. It really catapults the reader into some classic science fiction tropes, and beyond. Highly recommended for just about anyone.

This is one of my favorite Edward Lee books. I wish someone would reprint it, as the Cemetery Dance version sold out long ago and it is almost impossible to find. This and "The Stickmen" are Lee's only real ventures into SF, and this one was the best.

An alien aircraft is discovered and a pilot is called upon to have his hands modified into three fingers to steer the craft. He has to leave his family and live in seclusion in order to do this, and the toll it takes on them is well described. The flights in the spacecraft and the places the pilot goes are very interesting. I won't spoil the adventure for any future readers.

True, this is a short book, but it was published as part of Cemetery Dance's novella series, so readers should expect such when they purchase it. True, I would have loved to have seen this stretched into 400-500 pages (Why are all of the trite and boring SF stories 600-700 pages and the really great ones so short we wish they were longer...? This plagues me) but I am thankful for the story I was given and grateful I was able to read it. It is worth the money if you can find it.

Yeah! This book is going to be released by Necro Publications as a trade paperback in 2007.

This book compreshensively tracks the history of the Oregon American Lumber Company that operated out of Vernonia, Oregon from the 1920's to 1957. The details included make this book a reference work on the operation.

The authors have done a magnificent job in thoroughly covering the history, people and the operations of the fabled Oregon-American Lumber Company. Many of us have seen photos of this operation in a few books before, but, until now, we had nothing to describe the operation in any detail.

With "Ain't No More" we finally have the definitve work on this
fascinating logging operation and the railroad that served it. Through maps, records and photos the authors have weaved together how this operation came to life, survived the ravages of several forest fires and finally cut out under the name Long-Bell in 1957.

There is a wealth of unpublished photos that give both the historian and modeler a detailed look at this great example of Northwest logging.

For anyone interested in the highball days of Northwest logging,
"Ain't No More" is a must purchase!

Oregon-American Lumber Company: Ain't No More is a great inside look at the business and political workings of one of the West's larger producers of lumber in the glory days of the industry. Unlike many books on the lumber industry the authors were able to draw on a vast collection of managment letters and records as well as the recolections of former emploiees. This allows a look at both sides of such issues as labor relations and cutting practices. In this day and age we tend to forget that the reasion for such companies as Oregon-American existed was to make money for their investors by cutting their timber and selling the lumber cut there from. There were good solid economic reasions for the now discredited practices of the past.

Besides the excelent text this book contains a truly grand collection of photographs covering the entire life of the company. Some are amiture shots of poor quality but their rare subject matter makes up for that. The inclussion of an inventory of the logging equipment used by the company as well as on of their steam locomotives adds much information lacking in most books of this type. It is a great addition to my library.

Edward Lear's classic poem gets Brettisized as Jan Brett puts the owl and his feline sweetheart in a Carribean sort of mood with detailed artwork that still fits the mood--just with a tropical twist. This is a bright way to introduce this classic poem with the romantic art for which Jan Brett is known. It is enough to make anyone sign up for a tropical cruise of their own! Brett knows her animals very well and her particular characters fit very well in the poem's structure.

Our 2 yr. old daughter loves this book. I love to sing it to her. The drawings are unusually good, and have lots and lots of great detail. Our daughter loves to notice how, say, the fish from one panel makes it into the following panels.

I love the poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" - so much in fact that my husband is thoroughly sick of it. This book is a fabulous rendition of that poem. The illustrations of Jan Brett are lush, brilliantly colorful and have enough details in them to make this slim book worth reading many times. The Caribbean theme used throughout is a nice, novel idea. It makes me want to visit the land where the bong-tree grows. Recommended, and I don't even have any children!

When I was a child I loved Edward Lear's nonsense poetry. I bought this book to read to my children, 3 and 5, but what really attracted me to the book was the stunning illustrations by Nicki Palin. They are outstanding, detailed, even surreal, but in a warm way that brings the verses beautifully to life. My children love them, pointing out all the various characters that are mentioned in the poems. What is particularly nice about this book is the first two poems which I have only seen in this edition and are a perfect introduction to goals of the two authors: "How pleasant to know Mr Lear who has written such volumes of stuff..." and "Child of the unclouded brow and dreaming eyes of wonder..." And I have to admit that of all the books I read my children at bedtime, this is the one I most enjoy.

This childrens' favorite is equally popular with adults. The illustrations are colorful and mesmerize even the youngest. Familiar verses become preferred bedtime rhymes that evoke giggles from both reader and listener.

This is a collection of great nonsense verse from Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear, most of which stands the test of time - beautifully illustrated by Nick Palin. My children (2 and 4) have adored this book for over a year now. They read it themselves - or at least look long and hard at the illustrations, and bring it to me to read to them over and over.

Most of these poems can easily be found in other books or collections. The advantage of this collection is that it is a small number of very good poems and (as I said before) they are really well illustrated. My children have rapidly learned quite a bit of each of the poems just from frequent re-reading.

Poems include The Crocodile, the Owl and the Pussycat, the Dong with the luminous nose, the Walrus and the carpenter - and my children's favourite - the Jumblies. I really enjoy The New Vestments which is one I had not seen before

In the rear of the book is the Index of titles and first lines which makes it simple to track down anything you particularly want to read.

I would definitely recommend this as a must have for a children's library. It is one of those lovely books which has opened my children's eyes to poetry and reading.

In "The Paradox of Tarheel Politics", veteran reporter Rob Christensen, of the Raleigh News and Observer, provides a stellar addition to the pantheon of North Carolina political works.

This book is a must read for any politician, journalist, activist, observer or just plain interested party. Christensen deserves a medal for making the subject matter approachable to the layman. As an historical work, the book ranks among the most active and engaging stories in recent memory.

Perhaps a testament to the editors Christensen has had in his career, the prose is engaging and full of energy. There is hardly a weak spot in the entire book. Whether the reader is on vacation with hours on end or a casual nighttime bookworm reading a few pages a night, "The Paradox of Tarheel Politics" is sure to capture and hold their attention.

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Jeffrey Sykes
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The most complete account of North Carolina political history I've ever found in one book. All the major players for the past century are here with lots of great stories. A great read.

The Paradox of Tar Heel Politics: The Personalities, Elections, and Events That Shaped Modern North CarolinaThis is a wonderful read by one of the best newspaper reporters in the State. I would highly recommend the book to anyone who has an interest in the history of modern day politics in North Carolina.

O. Max Gardner III

Really touchy pictures: words are not necessary. I don't know if in Italy this book will be published, so I decided to buy it from Amazon to make a present to my dad.
My brother, that's a photographer, has remained with his mouth shout as he has seen such a phoenomenal talent as Robert Fusco is.

This is a profoundly moving book. Each photo is a revelation. I've never looked at individual photographs so long or seen so much in my life. A real experience.

Robert F. Kennedy was in line to become the president of the United States in 1968. But it wasn't to be. "RFK" is a look via photographs at the life, death, and legacy of the man about whom so many felt so strongly, four decades ago. With a tribute from currently serving Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy and essays from educated speakers, "RFK" is a grand choice for community library photography collections.

As is usual with this series, it is complete, comprehensive, articulate, opinionated, and very, very useful to collectors of classical music on CDs and DVDs.

It should be in the library of every collector of classical music on the above-stated media.

This guide, although not thick, provides the reader with information on many of the lesser known and contemporary
composers, conductors and artists worldwide. Moreover, in
giving ratings, one can find "new blood," rather than strictly
citing the old standards. This is okay but there are other musicians. Sadly, previous editions of Penguin & Gramophone
miss/don't include a lot of them. Don't buy this guide thinking you will have loads of DVDs mentioned. This is excellent for CDs and opens the door for more coverage
of classical music DVDs as they appear. Sadly, there are
a large number of classical music VHS and only perhaps
two handsful are mentioned in Gramophone, while Penguin
somehow has bypassed the VHS. Sections included in this guide including "Great Composers of the Twentieth Century" are
a joy to read. Also there are many pages devoted to recitals
by instruments other than the piano and violin.

I highly recommend this book. It is excellent, new and
a welcome addition to the literature.

Dr. Alan Kardoff, Melbourne FL

This 02/03 yearbook, which is designed to keep the biannual Penguin Guide to Classical Music, is similar to its excellent forebears, and even has some improvements. Of particular note is that DVDs are now included with CDs in the ratings rather than being segregated in its own section in back. I would like to see Penguin continue this format when it publishes its 04 guide next year.