O'Neal Books

A unique insight to one mans quest to breed salmonids & conserve the necessary habitat to keep these special breeds flourishing in the Pacific Northwest. A good guide to Salmonid biology, life history & management. Also a good environmental read for those interested in the early research into saving the Pacific Northwest habits needed for all living thing not only Salmonids. I feel Mr. Hine's book should be read by those who want a good insight into the early(1940's-60's) environmental & conservation worries surrounding the Pacific Northwest, but still be applied to today as well.

Using the Virgin Islands as its backdrop, JUST AN AFFAIR is a love story about putting it all back together after being hurt and humiliated. Caryl Walker is an attorney turned sea captain trying to escape the trauma of an affair gone bad with a married man. Having put that relationship behind her and vowing herself to a year of celibacy, Caryl's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets the handsome and successful Joshua Tain just weeks before her year is up. Joshua is in the Virgin Islands taking a much-needed break from the manipulative dealings of a corporate raider trying to take over his company. His itinerary puts him on the Elendil, a chartered boat on which Caryl is the captain. As she takes him on a tour of the Islands, they become infatuated with each other, making her vow of celibacy hard to continue.

As Joshua's vacation ends, both he and Caryl are secretly hoping their liaison was more than just a fling. An unfortunate diving accident leaves Caryl with short-term amnesia and a man from her past trying to make sure it lasts long enough for him to get what he wants. Alexander Thorne has divorced his wife, lost most of his financial standing and has promised to make Caryl a part of his life again by any means necessary. Joshua is just as determined to have Caryl too. He is confident that her memory will return because of what they shared before the accident. When Alexander and Joshua meet, who will remain standing once the dust has settled?

Eugenia O'Neal has constructed an interesting tale of love about a protagonist in a non-traditional role and she's managed to lace the novel with some of the environmental and social concerns of the Virgin Islands. She's created an interesting cast of well-developed characters, each contributing a unique twist to the story. I enjoyed this well-rounded novel for its tender view of love conquering all and making me aware of the societal issues prevalent in many countries and not just my own neighborhood.

Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
of the RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I enjoyed reading this book. It's about a young girl growing up in America who aspires to learn more about other cultures. While growing up, she moves to different parts of the United States and experiences the different cultures from the south to the north. It's not just about the African-American experience, it's about growing up and realizing that there's more to the world than what's just immediately around you.

The illustrations by Kaji Aso are wonderful. A Japanese artist illustrating the life of an American who grows up to live in China shows the multiculturalism that is possible. I also like that each page has the corresponding Chinese translation on the opposite page. One can imagine two young girls, one on each side of the world, reading the same book at the same time and imagining the life of the other.

In this compilation of poems, Jason O'Neal Williams takes us on a journey into his life. MY LIFE, THROUGH MY EYES is an autobiographical depiction of his life written in poetry form. He allows readers an up close and personal look into to his life as he covers a myriad of topics that include friendship, trust, first love, spirituality, disappointment, racism, personal fears and many more. He has left no stone unturned in this collection, hitting all the high points and low points of his life. His repertoire includes such notable titles as "Anger," "My Friend," "Lessons Learned" and "G-O-D."

Mr. Williams is a very clever poet and very brave to allow us to read his poetry. They are easy to understand, relevant and anyone can relate to them. His poetry shows us that his life has not been all peaches and cream, but he's managed to survive. In fact, he provides encouragement for those facing the same or similar phases in their lives. This journey of self-expression is one that I could learn from as well as identify with.

Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Before Shaq became the truly unstoppable Force He is now&has been for the past few years He was New on the NBA Scene&dealing with the Highest level of play&going through changes as a Player&whatnot.this book is a friendly reminder of How far He has truly come&He is One of the Greatest Players Ever&still has a chance to Be Proclaimed the Greatest Ever if He keeps Winning titles&stays Healthy.Shaq is a One of a Kind Dynamic Force in the NBA Today.

I thought that is book was just another sports book where they go on about nothing, but this biography really opened my eyes and I was able to get to know a lot of different things about him. I think it's the first sports book that I didn't want to put now. I able to see what Mr. O'Neal had to go through while he was growing up and it taught me to NEVER give up!!

10/06/03 Almost every page of the 48 pages on the "profile" and "very interesting biography" of basketball athlete Shaquille O'Neal contains an illustration of great and colorful pictures or nicely designed "stars" (63 in all)--exceptions are the 1st pages(the two leaf pages),the copyright page(ISBN 051620970-2(lib.bdg.);(ISBN 0-516-26423-0 (pkg), and the last page(Pg 48-"About the author"(Mark Stewart),who has "close to 500(five hundred) sports stories for kids". Its content page describes the fact that there are 5 chapters: I. Showtime! II.Always on the Move(from infancy to teen) II.A Star is Born IV. He's Grrrreat! V. Shaq Attack , as well as : a Chronology (Pgs 44-46),"NBA Statistics" and "Award Statistics"(Pg 47).All who "root" for interest(s) which will occupy the "restless thoughts" of kids will see these books as great mentoring tools for kids(regardless of what careers they will eventually follow) .

First off let me say I buy automatically Katherine O'Neal's books as soon as they are released and this was no acception. I was a big fan of her first book, The Last Highwayman, and was delighted to learn this was a sequel, and the story of the hero and heroine's daughter. There was hardship to overcome there but I found it to be condusive to the story as to why their daughter became tormented as she was about love and trust. The hero Ace was full of problems but never once did I not like him. The story was very lush in describing the scenery and at times I could almost smell it! It was a very honest read, deep and heartfelt, romantic and with a bit of spice. If you can pick up The Last Highwayman and read it first all the better, but if not you will love this book and realize what a great author Katherine O'Neal is for romance.

This is a solid report on a singing group that played a major role in the western craze of the 1930s and 1940s. Those who remember the Charles Starrett westerns of the 1930s or the Roy Rogers movies of the 1940s, or who purchased DVDs of them, will recall the smooth harmony of the SOPs, as they are known to their fans. Over the years, performers have stepped in to fill the holes left by their retiring brethren, but none can fill the places of Bob Nolan, Tim Spencer, Lloyd Perryman, Hugh Farr and Karl Farr, the members of the group that is highlighted in this book. You learn about each individual and also the many years they spent together.

Each member brought something special to the group beyond their voice--from Bob Nolan's "song poems" to Tim Spencer's business acumen to Lloyd Perryman's ability to defuse disagreements to Hugh Farr, on fiddle, and Karl Farr, on guitar, whose instrumental skill played a key part in the group's sound.

If you like western music, pick up an early album of the SOPs from Amazon, then purchase this book to find out more about the men who created that sound--and who wrote many of the western songs that we still hear, like Cool Water and Tumbling Tumbleweed (Bob Nolan) and Blue Prairie (Tim Spencer). Nolan will always be the Stephen Foster of Western Music, with his 2,000 western songs.

This book offers a delightful variety of prayers and table graces for young children. If you are not very creative with your own prayer styles, this book will enable you to introduce your child to an exciting array of ways to praise and thank God at meal time. If you appreciate different ways of praying, this book will allow you to share the richness on a child's level. A great addition to your family or church library.