Lawrence Books

I love to read to my boys and this was a great book to read together. It's hilarious!! I laughed as much as they did!! If you like the Captain Underpants series, you'll really enjoy this one too.

It is every kindergarten's dream to pee in the piddle pool for a good luck school year. Unfortunately for Jiggy McCue, he missed his chance. Everyday since, he has peed in the piddle pool for his shot at good luck. One day when he reaches the magic number, he finds him self in the possession of a teenage genie. After foolishly wasting all his wishes in a single sentence, the genie is free to run-a-muck and has dedicated his soul existence to making Jiggy's life miserable. Jiggy starts to have terrible and maggoty dreams and he wonders if one day they might come true. When Jiggy isn't worrying about his dreams, he and his best friends Angie and Pete (The Three Musketeers) are becoming possessed by the genie and start to do terrible, terrible things. This Jiggy McCue adventure is wacky and full oh miss-haps. The only way to find out is to read it.

I would reccomend this to anyone because it is the most funniest book I have ever read.

I got Dr. R's book for the public, Headache Help, and that was excellent so I purchased this one, I think written for doctors. It is excellent, incredibly complete....I used it to suggest treatments to my doctor...by far the most extensive book I have found on the medicines....JH

Dr. Robbins has once again written technical medical information in language the ordinary layman can understand and put to practical use. As a headache suffer myself, information contained in this book has helped me cope with the day to day trials of headache life. This info, coupled with what I learned in Dr. Robbins previous books, has opened my eyes and helped me understand some of the "whys" and "why nots" of certain mediations and even the medical profession itself. I recommend this book as "must reading" for the headache communuity.

The 2nd edition of this book is now available. This book had previously been reviewed as the best headache book on the market for physicians. It describes in detail all the different types of headache and dicusses all treatment and medications available. It is particularly good for what to do when nothing works. Although initially intended for physicians, this book is very understandable and readable for the patient as well. This is a "must have" for anyone suffering from headache.

This book is an excellent reference for quantitative survey research. Hundreds of different scales are provided with tests of validity and reliability. Multiple measures of similar concepts are included offering a wide variety of indices to choose from. An invaluable book for both graduate students and scholars, offering numerous ideas for generating new research.

If you are teaching research courses this book you want to have in your test library.

Although the book tackled a lot of material pertinent to Attitude and Personality Measurement, I find it really useful in my research-interest in Subjective Well-Being (SWB). A chapter was dedicated to SWB, it's theories, tests and development. It is a really must-have book for those interested in SWB.

David Spiegelman has done a masterful job with collecting the best medical malaprops over the years.The illustrations are skillfully done to capture the humor of the book.

this is spectactular, heart-warming, and concentrated humor like never before gracing my bookshelf...I bought ten copies for gifts!!!

I haven't been reading it for 25 years yet, but since I've had the book- lots of laughs! (And I've gotten healthier, too)

Bob Briner has done an exquisite job of crafting an easily accessible, thought provoking devotional guide for men in leadership. Some of the lessons are like a shot to the solar plexus - they will startle the reader. Each day's lesson provides ample insights for reflection and prayer. Clean design includes scripture, insights, lesson and a miniscule space for a written response. An index of scripture lessons is provided, along with lined pages for notes. The book delivers on the subtitle promise: "90 proven leadership principles."

The approach Bob had taken in making this devotional truly reflects that kind of lifestyle that Christ would want for us to have. It has definitely centered my attention and focus on how to deal with responsibility, leadership, attitude, and willingness to make a change. I encourage readers to purchase this book and share it with those in the leadership role.

Enjoy!

Bob Briner combines an experienced, time-tested businessman's background with an unwavering commitment to and deep knowledge of God in this devotional. I have found his practical insights very useful in living out a daily commitment to growing in my faith. I am giving this book to all my Stanford buddies! It is by far the best devotional that I have ever come across.

This book has helped me understand snuff bottles and its role in the asian art world. This book is clear and to the point, with fabulous photographs and extremely well written comments. It made me excited about snuff bottles. Clare Lawrence is an inspiring writer. I definitely recommend this book for any one interested in asian art.

This is a book of a private collection of snuff bottles. It shows the very best bottles that a collector can find on the market and how a collector can build up a small but exclusive collection in this genre. It is easy to follow and very well written with superb pictures of the different types of snuff bottles. Every category is shown from jade to enamels to glass and porcelain. If you wanted to find an example of the best snuff bottles from each group you could look in this book. The book itself is a very good size and easy to read in bed! It has extensive cross references and the index is simple to use. The photographs are very clear and the layout is extremely artistic. It is a must for anyone interested in Asian Art aswell as snuff bottles.

This is a book of a private collection of snuff bottles. It shows the very best bottles that a collector can find on the market and how a collector can build up a small but exclusive collection in this genre. It is easy to follow and very well written with superb pictures of the different types of snuff bottles. Every category is shown from jade to enamels to glass and porcelain. If you wanted to find an example of the best snuff bottles from each group you could look in this book. The book itself is a very good size and easy to read in bed! It has extensive cross references and the index is simple to use. The photographs are very clear and the layout is extremely artistic. It is a must for anyone interested in Asian Art aswell as snuff bottles.

The Miraculous Life of Father Houle is the biography of Father John A. Houle, S.J. of the Jesuit order, a Catholic priest who devoted his life to spreading God's love. Embarking upon missionary work in China, Father Houle was thrown into prison by Mao Tse-Tung's communist lackeys and nearly perished; yet miraculously, he survived, holding strongly on to his faith and devoting himself to the Lord's work. A second miracle helped him survive a 1990 bout with pulmonary fibrosis that brought him to the brink of death. The third miracle to transform his remarkable and dedicated life would occur during a visit from his superior, and lead him to the Vatican in Rome. The Miraculous Life of Father Houle is as much of a spiritual as it is a narrative book, and especially recommended for Christian readers for its inspiration to faith.

I'm not catholic so I was a little skeptical about reading this book. However I found myself riveted, engrossed in the life of Father Houle. From the miracle of Father Houle's conception to his being called home to God, this book had me captivated. I read it in a few hours, only putting it down to wipe tears of happiness during Father Houle's homecoming and meeting his mother in Hawaii. The life of this man, this book, is poignant, both spiritually and as a person. To read what Father Houle did for the people of China, then endured throughout his stay in a Chinese prison, to all he did when he returned to the U.S., and of course, his true Miracle from God was both heartbreaking, and heartwarming. Its no wonder Father Houle had a Miracle bequeathed upon him. This, being the Author's first book, read effortlessly and flowed from the Author, Lawrence Wieczorek, as a very personal and loving account of his Uncle's (Father Houle) life and what people can endure and still live a life of giving with all they have without complaint. Father Houle lead a truly Miraculous life indeed.

I highly recommend this wonderful book. This true story will grab at your heart and soul and leave you full again. Father Houle lived a life of grace and piety seldom seen since Mother Teresa, and the late Pope John Paul II. I was riveted throughout on how polished a self-published book can be, amazing accomplishment. The author takes you on a journey as if you were there experiencing Father Houle's life as it unfolded. A must read for young and old of all faith's.

My two-and-a-half year old daughter Rachel and I can't wait for the next Billy adventure...because we're having so much fun reading this one over and over. Billy traverses a forest full of wild animals, rockets to outerspace to haul the moon in for a repair, and travels to the Caves of Argo in search of treasures--all from the safety of his own backyard, basement and kitchen. Billy's imagination is rich with ideas...and the illustrations in the book reflect this. The illustrations have great color and are a visual expansion of the text...not just a literal reflection of it. It is such a joy to watch Rachel make new discoveries, or come up with her own ideas for Billy. It is one of the most interactive, stimulating books we have.

Approximately two months ago I gave a copy of The Moon Adventure to a co-worker for her 2 1/2 year old daughter. Now whenever "Mom" asks what book Fallon wants her to read to her, the reply is "my favorite book...The Moon Adventure"

Billy Books is a kid with a "wild" imagination. Fromthe first page, when Billy is camping out in his back yard, andimagines all kinds of animals lurking about, you are propelled into Bill's world! The moon disappears behind the clouds and he imagines that the "light bulb" has burned out. It's up to him to fix it! The book is very well written, and beautifully illustrated. My 4 year old girl really enjoys it. It's written in a way that makes it very exciting to read and to listen to. The pictures are very detailed, and capture the eye immediately. The book also has some lines in it the parents will enjoy too. I look forward to the next "Billy Books" adventure!

this book is an excellent overview if you are say.. having a problem with your landlord.. to workers comp to tryin to bail out a friend or family member. We all have misconceptions and notions about the law, and Miss Campbell clears up a lot of them. Questions that you can find answers to prior to calling a lawyer and sitting down for a consultation. Its particularly important in the black community where access to lawyers and legal help are limited. As a former police officer so many citizens would ask me legal questions that they needed answered. If this book had been around I could have referred them to it to clear up their preconceptions. Well written as well.

This is a must read for every black person. Even if you already know about the law, you'll find it useful. The information in the Resource Guide alone is worth more than the cost of the book. The examples are relevant. The book is a kind of "how-to" book that addresses our issues using examples that at least I, as a black woman, could relate to. Thank you Nedra Campbell.

Do you know your legal rights? No, not what you may THINK that they are, but what they TRULY are under the law? If you answered a big `NO' to either of my questions, then you need to pick up a copy of "More Justice More Peace" by Nedra D. Campbell (2003, Lawrence Hill Books/Independent Publishers Group, 270 pages).

While the book was released earlier in 2003, it is the subtitle that gets one's attention: "The Black Person's Guide To The American Legal System". One can sit down with a cup of coffee and finish it in one afternoon. However, it will quickly become one of those reference books that you may need down the road, as the work covers the legal rights and realities of those who are business owners, prisoners, voters, tenants, and married couples.

In this work, Campbell breaks down the complexities of the American legal system. No, this is NOT a book meant to replace the need for a good lawyer in certain situations. In fact, Campbell has a section that examines when one should secure the services of an attorney, and when one can handle a legal matter by themselves. She breaks it down for easy consumption, chapter by chapter. What I particularly liked about this work is the fact that it comes chock full of addresses, legal definitions, and some of the things that one should/should not do when stopped by the police, or faced with the prospect of opening their own business.

One of the added bonuses of the book is that it contains some of the legal decisions that have shaped African American society. It provides parents and teens some practical, realistic, and `down home' advice on legal matters, taking the time to answer some of the more obvious questions in FAQ form at the end of each chapter. It even includes an overview of copyright, patent, and trademark law...as well as updated information as to where to find legal resources on the Internet to further help one get answers and information on some of the heavier aspects of law and justice. The diagrams and charts are easy to follow, and further illustrate the care that Campbell took in putting this work together.

"More Justice More Peace: The Black Person's Guide To The American Legal System" is going to be one of those `word of mouth' success stories. To obtain your copy, check with your local bookstore, or go on line to your favorite bookseller's site. Once you get your copy, you may have to get an additional one to `loan out' to family, friends, or those whom you may know who need some `extra' ammunition to untie some legal knots.

Ok, I already had two of this divertimenti but now that I have the complete five, I checked them with the recordings and they're good, this is what I was looking for and it was really cheap, this is a good choice if you want this Mozart's divertimenti!!!

This book is perfect to intrduce any beginning pianist so that he or she can dscover the great works by Mozart. This book includes selections from the great symphonies, operas, piano concertos, and the best of the sonatas (my favorite being Rondo Alla Turca!). The pieces range from intermediate to really advanced. These piece's complexity (along with Easy Classics for Moderns by Denes Agay) will surely heighten any pianist's skills at the keyboard. The best of the classical era is presented in this introductory book.

This is my new favorite music book as it includes such a wide variety of music. The composers included are both well-known and lesser known. There is much to choose from:

Mozart, Grieg, Verdi, Massenet, Godard, Gounod, Godard, Wagner, Cui, Tchiakovsky, Liszt, Ponchielli, Gottschalk, Schubert, Lange, Chopin, Beethoven, Haydn, Bizet, Handel, Schuman, Dvorak, Brahms, Csibulka, Rubinstien, Boccherini, Saint-Saens, Field, Strauss, Yradier, Delibes, Gautier, Debussy, Donizetti, Thome, Mendelssohn, Rameau, Scarlatti, Wagner. The piece I've been especially playing lately is Offenbach's Barcarolle. And, I have this piece in several other books-- this is, by far, the best version I've seen. Unlike Tales of Hoffman, many other pieces included in the book were composed specifically for the piano and, although they may be excerpts of longer pieces, they are edited well and are included exactly as the composers wrote them.

Although there are a few easier pieces included, the difficulty level is mostly advanced intermediate to expert (and beyond what I can play well).

All of these pieces are also available free from various websites, but the arrangements here are superb. Part of the fun of getting a book such as this is the introduction to pieces you might not have known before. And, as this book includes over 140 selections, there is likely to be something new in here for everyone.

Great bargain!