Reed Books

As a minority new citizen in the Unated States, I think this is a great book. It would be wonderful if all ethnic groups could have their press histories chronicled as Hutton and others have written about Jews, African-Americans, Native Americans, Women, etc. in the OUTSIDERS anthology.

Dr. Hutton, along with her colleagues, did a marvelous job in conveying the issues affecting minorities in journalism. I think the text is required reading at Dr. Hutton's Alma Mater, The Univesrity of South Carolina.

This is a truely beautiful and loving account of the teachings and traditions of the Pagan community. The Traditions that we love so dearly have always been handed down in story or in song. That which brings us together in community, in a society with a common tradition, in songs of hope, the tribulations of our ancestors and with our brothers and sisters today can be found here. Thank you, Ellen for your dear contributions to our community.

i would have been thrilled enough with the songs for the pagan holidays! the songs invocing the gods (gods and goddesses) were a real plus. i guess i expected the quarter calls and circle casting songs... but i would have bought it just for the humorous songs section! the song about the clairol witch is worth it alone. i can also recommend "circle of song" and the recordings "chants", and "second chants" by reclaiming (starhawks group)

When I became a caregiver for my best friend, who was to undergo a Stem Cell Transplant for leukemia, I looked for a book like Pebbling The Walk, but couldn't find one. The only advice I had received for my journey as a cancer caregiver was from a Social Worker at the hospital, who said: "Don't burn yourself out."

After eight hard months of battling his cancer together, my friend passed away. I was such a physical and emotional wreck, that I became seriously ill. I spent a month in Critical Care and another month in a rehab hospital learning to walk and talk again. I was a major care receiver for many months.

Steve Reed's advice is currently assisting me with a friend who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. I had found his book in my church library.

Mr. Reed has spoken to my heart, as well as to my head, by honestly explaining how he felt as a caregiver. I am able to relate to his fear, hope, anger and frustration. I agree with him that an undying sense of humor is the most important life preserver of all, for both patient and caregiver.

His simple writing style, usable "tips" and common sense approach enable those undertaking the formidable task of cancer caregiving, to survive and even thrive.

"Pebbling The Walk" is like a friend that you can call in the middle of the night and tell anything to. Steve Reed has "been there" before us and walks hand in hand with us as we offer love and support to others.

This is a funny, inspiring, and beautifully written book you will want to share with everyone, especially those facing the challenging times of taking care of a loved one. Steve Reed shares his amazing personal experiences as a family caregiver in a totally honest, personal, and jargon-free way that makes you feel you have a friend going through the process with you. Without ever shying away from the difficult realities that face the seriously ill and their families, he helps bring out the joy in everyday moments that each of us, no matter what the circumstances, can continue to experience. I spent most of last year helping my mom during her cancer treatments, and found this was exactly the book I needed to keep all of us going strong. I can't wait to share it with others who need the same encouragement!

A beautifully illustrated children's book. The Spanish/English vocabulary is great for children learning to speak a new language.

This book had extremely vivid and colorful illustration that caught both my eye and that of my son's. It was a creative story and taught simple Spanish words. The Spanish element of it made it more unique than most alphabet book on sale.

Reed's light-footed journalism runs circles around the ponderous television crews of media giants. Visiting Iran repeatedly on a simple quest for understanding, he interviews every sort of person he can - angry unemployed men, film makers, dissident theologians, self-righteous officials, scientists, reflective young women. The product is a respectful, street-smart, entertaining tour of Iran in the post-war, post-revolution 90's. Here's a sample postcard:

"Why the sudden uproar when I climb into the bus? Why are voices shrilling in protest, hands reaching out to jab my shoulder, fingers pointing at chador-clad heads? Why are the expressions on the passengers' faces wavering between indignation and amusement? Strange. The faces are all women's. Slowly, what has happened penetrates my consciousness: obsessed with escaping the omnipresent press of humanity, I have boarded the less crowded women's section. Forbidden zone. Males keep out. Sorry. O so sorry. With mumbled apologies I back out the door and rush chastened to the fore-compartment. No seats here. Nothing but a mass of male bodies crushed up against one another like bruised tangerines in a crate. The women are seated at the back, gazing imperturbably, primly now, out the windows. I catch a man's eye. His expression is one of resignation mixed with sympathy, as if to say: `This is Iran'." (p. 143)

Of course, Iran is a volatile land and, even as I write, the state of the land is in flux. After my visit to Iran in 1997, this was one of the few accounts of Iran which truly reiterated and elaborated on the thoughts I had of this Islamic Republic. Insightful, fascinating, and realistic-this book doesn't get the attention it deserves.

My Granddaughter loved this book. Both my granddaughters enjoy this author and can't wait for her books to come out.

I found this creation very entertaining. Especially liked the chapter that presented the 3 childrens' individual versions of "how mom broke her leg". That was classic.
Ms. Holt, the author is the eldest daughter among 3, but she told the story from the eyes and mindset of the middle child. She rose to the challenge and pulled that off flawlessly. I'm also remembering that she had to think like a pre-teen boy when she created an earlier book - "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town". She obviously did an excellent job with that, as the book was awarded the NBA (National Book Award) for young adult literature in 1999, and was later made into a movie, which is shown regularly on various cable and dish network channels.
I know those sisters that are presented in "Piper Reed (Navy Brat) and Piper Reed (The Great Gypsy). Both books have taken me down nostalgia lane and refreshed many fond memories. I may be a little biased because -I'm "The Chief".

Lynn Rowe Reed's PLEASE DON'T UPSET P.U. ZORILLA! tells of a talented skunk who needs a job and who only has one problem: when he becomes rattled, he can't control his spray. So everyone has to watch out not to upset him - but that's a hard idea. Is there any job for a hardworking but sensitive sprayer? A hilarious tale evolves.

Ah, the smell of skunk. You just can't escape it. You're driving along a country road and WHAM!

So how do you cope when you're the Mayor and you receive the following letter?: "My home was replaced by a shopping mall. I am looking for a new home. I am kind, hardworking, generally smell fine, and am good with children and animal. May I come to your town to live? Sincerely, P.U. Zorilla."

The mayor is a kindhearted sort of fellow, so he welcomes P.U. Zorilla "with open arms." Unfortunately, the "generally" in P.U.'s letter speaks volumes. His gig driving the school bus goes well until a fight breaks out in the back rows. His job at the pet store begins swimmingly--until a snake slithers in. With every new job, there's a new problem.

Lynn Rowe Reed's "Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla!" will be a huge hit with kids who like talking about disgusting smells. Oh, wait, that's all of them--at least in the two- to eight-year-old range.

Reed's kinetic illustrations will please as well. "Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla" is bright, friendly, and funny. Reed uses collage, colorful childlike paintings, and real objects to illustrate this charmer of a picture book.

"Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla" is highly recommended for kids ages 2-8. It would make for a fun (and noisy) read-aloud in libraries, schools, and reading groups. Just gather a small crowd for maximum effect.

"Preparing Heirs" is a common sense approach to insuring that you and your family take the necessary steps to successfully transition your family assets and values.

The text is accompanied with easy to use, tables, charts, and questionnaires to summarize and illustrate forecasts, causes of failure, heir readiness, and other step by step checklists. The authors have created situations, and cases to illustrate more clearly the principles presented. Their analysis includes both successful and unsuccessful family examples.

Personally, I found the wealth transition checklist invaluable. The details for establishing a mission statement, involving participation of family members, establishing their future roles, and the process of communicating estate, and asset distribution plans provided helpful guidelines.

The summary statements provide either a warning note or an opportunity for implementation. For example: "The most important single issue that undermines successful transfers of wealth is the breakdown of trust and communications within the family unit."

Roy Williams, consultant, and author, with a career of 40 years coaching, researching, and educating families in areas of successful finance, is well qualified to co-author this significant work. Vic Preisser adds his expertise in business, government, and his experience as the Director of the Institute for Family Business at the University of the Pacific to round out this team of authors.

This is an important book for you and your heirs regardless of the size of you estate.

Successful businessman Roy Williams and experienced family coach Vic Preisser successfully and expertly collaborate to present Preparing Heirs: Five Steps To A Successful Transition Of Family Wealth And Values, a straightforward guide to facilitating the smooth transfer of great wealth from one generation to the next. Focusing on five crucial steps, as well as pitfalls to beware and issues to keep firmly in mind when grooming one's heirs to become responsible future beneficiaries, Preparing Heirs is an astutely written collection of solid advice and is very highly recommended reading for anyone seeking to have their children (and their children's children) continue to promote, preserve, and extend their family's financial and ethical heritage.

Propheices to America is on of the best books I every read. It talk about Setember 11, disease, the election of presdent Bush, and moor things that going to happen and thigs that happen. When I read this book I know Warren A. Reed is a true man of God. He has chang my life. If I can contack this man and find where he is, I would like to shak his hand. This is a grate book. Some one else need to find out more about this book. Presdent Bush need to know.

The book was was one of the greatest book I ever read. Things in this book was all true what's going on today that the author said was going to happen has and things he has say has came to pass. And there are more things that is still going on today, that was writing in his book so I have to say it is the best book I ever read.

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (11/06)

James Quander was a trailblazer. He was an African American living in a society that had not yet accepted equality of all. He was a man with diabetes at a time when it was considered a disability and something that should be hidden.

After a severe insulin reaction, Rohulamin encouraged his dad to write his courageous story. Rohulamin felt that reading about James' struggle with juvenile diabetes could encourage millions of others. Others needed to know that you can live successfully with this ailment. Together James and Rohulamin wrote this book.

James was born in 1918 in Washington, D.C. He was officially diagnosed with diabetes.
Bedwetting had become a problem. On one particular Easter Sunday James woke up tired and grouchy. He wasn't feeling well and was barely dragging along. "I collapsed onto one of the two forest green park benches that we always sat on in the front yard in the evenings. I just could not move and relished the fact that I was home... at least almost in my own room, in my own bed." When his father rushed to see if he was ok, "I answered, "Papa, Papa come get me. I'm too weak to get up. I can hardly move. Come get me." James was too weak to walk. Dr. Wilder was called, he suspected Juvenile Diabetes. Dr. Wilder and James became a team working together to prevent the condition from getting worse. "Never once did Mama or Papa ever let on to me that they believed that I was not going to make it. Instead they decided that they would do everything within their human ability to provide me with a quality of life equal to that of my two brothers and three sisters."

James Quander shares his experiences with us, from being diabetic to playing basketball in high school, to his struggle with Scarlet Fever, to his academic achievements. I enjoyed reading Mr. Quander's story. It is one of success, and courage. The writing is superb; the cover introduces the book well. I highly recommend "The Quander Quality" to all who enjoy non-fiction, and to those who have diabetes or are parents of a diabetic.

The Quander Quality: The True Story Of A Black Trailblazing Diabetic co-authored by the father and son team of James W. Quander and Rohulamin Quander is the engaging biography of the late James W. Quander (1918-2004). Telling the intriguing story of Quander's diagnosis of diabetes shortly before his sixth birthday, and his dedicated and courageous pursuit to live a fulfilled and purposeful life, The Quander Quality is the inspirational and deeply personal history of how Quander eventually became on of the sixteen men ordained in the United States when the Permanent Diaconate was revived after an eight-hundred-year hiatus. An inspirational and engaging example of living and pursuing life to its greatest limits, The Quander Quality is very highly recommended as for all readers searching for a true life example of timely and enduring truths manifested in an ordinary human being with an extraordinary determination.