Robertson Books

I really enjoyed this book. It gave a really honest view of the us-Saudi relationship. My only problem was the third chapter, the background, which was pretty useless in affecting the rest of the book.

I like how this books was non-partisan. Much better than "house of bush, house of saud." i would recommend this book. Though it could of been a little longer.

This book so fasinated me that as I was finishing the last chapter, I was already on my way to pick up Baer's previous book, "See no Evil". I found Baer's story ringing true throughout and neither Republican or Democrate slanted. Moreover, if any negative is to be gleaned, it would likely be the reality of what has come with the need for fuel oil. See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA's War on Terrorism

* It's all about the oil. Obviously, were there no oil in the Saudi Peninsula, the have-nothings would have no reason to resent the billionaire princes. The Royal family pays off the radicals to avoid massive revolts. 'Let them eat cake,' as Marie Antoinette once said. Without these petrol-dollar pay-offs from Royalty, the extremists would have no money to arm and indoctrinate their young. Without petrol-financing, the fundamentalists would have hardly any means to carry out coordinated operations.

* Several factions within Saudi Arabia--the Wahhabis, the Shi'as, the Muslim Brothers, among others--pursue the formable goal to bring down the West--including the Al Sa'ud royalty because of its U.S. alliance.

* The House of Sa'ud is corrupt, decadent, incompetent, and perhaps far beyond redemption after more than forty years of its tyrannie royale , making Louis XIV seem like a nice guy.

* The truth is often a tough pill to swallow. U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East has resulted in terrorist attacks like 9/11.
o The White House's policy to support the Al Sa'ud regime has contributed directly to the various terrorist attacks over the last fifteen years with bombings: starting in 1995 with the National Guard barracks, and less than a year later, al-Khobar, the U.S.S. Cole, the World Trade Tower basement, among others.
o The Petroleum industry has bought up so much of Washington that elected officials don't see any alternatives to--energy or foreign--policies further than their own wallets fattened by Middle Eastern bribes.

... and one more reason to be angry an the gas pump. This book was much better. or should I say revealing than I thought it was going to be. Mr. Baer's knowledge of the subjects and the way he weaves the reader through this tangled web of money. oil. backroom deals, blind eyes turned against the actions of our so-called "allies", and the way Washington politics works is a true wake-up call. The book is jammed with information and is kind of like a tell-all, revealing many of our leaders as just more powerful people who are looking out for their own interests while everyone else is getting bent over. The book would probably need to be read a couple of times to truly understand all the information.

I am giving it 5 stars even though the book really pissed me off. What I don't know is what I am most angry at? That part of my gas money will find its way over to the Middle East, or that we Americans are truly trapped by our dependence on foriegn oil, or that just about every politician who is someone (and many of the high ranking employees of the government) are in the pockets of the Saudi's and/or Big Oil, or that other than a few cars sold, many manufacturers still refuse to develop cars with better mpg. Hey Ford, GMC and Chevy, you know why you keep having losses year after year and are losing out to Toyota? It is because you have not designed a dependable, efficient fleet of cars most people want.

Back to the book. Everyone interested in Washington politics, the energy crisis, etc. should read this book. It may just make you mad, but getting mad may just be the first step to action. By the way, I just sold my gas guzzling SUV.

Easy 1-2 day read...a book you CAN'T put down! Excellent and exciting writing style with occasional humorous comments by Baer...an informative, entertaining book!

The only negative aspect in reading many reviews here, is the failures of many reviewers to recognize the deeper implications of this publication being ONLY ONE example of internal causes and weaknesses of the US government and corporate powers that Baer points out, has led to potentially serious current and future economic concerns and failures in US foreign and domestic policy. Baer's narrative voice parallels a "Fall of Rome" syndrome. Readers MUST remember that this relates to the deterioration of our nation's infrastructure, however Baer does blatantly reveal and address failures of State Department policy and other contributing factors of governmental policy weaknesses and failures of policy cohesion, adherence and logistics.

Baer does an EXCEPTIONAL job in exemplifying the weaknesses that DO currently exist within US Foreign and domestic policies, especially in regards to lack of policy cohesion between agencies, professionals, and related administrations that are failing the "American Public."

It is awesome to see Baer's recognition of HUMAN GREED (not just "WESTERN GREED") that exists in ALL administrations of the world, as presented by Baer, as he relates these to direct causes of "radical religious extremism" and "terrorism" as related to the Saud family's greed and contributing lifestyles that compel and contribute to extremist agendas in many Saudi subjects, as well as other extremist groups.

Baer's book teaches American citizens valuable lessons about "American Complacency" towards our own government. I am glad to see Baer address the aspect of UNIVERSAL HUMAN NATURE in his book as a recognition that it's NOT the RACE, RELIGION or CULTURE, but it's the PERSONAL INTEGRITY within EACH OF US that REALLY matters, as well as in world administrations and policies. Baer makes it clear how and why the PEOPLE of the world are suffering, while governments and corporation are flourishing at the expense of the common citizen. Baer explains "WHY" and "HOW" terrorists have become so violent, acting out with extremist behaviors through their own frustrations of inept and greedy entities that have thrown basic principles of "good government" out the window!

Baer also reveals how the power struggle within the Saudis monarchy causes even more abuses of power and wealth that seems to generally care relatively little about (paraphrasing) "efficiently running a country for its own best interests" vs. "personal greed and luxurious lifestyle." For Americans, Baer reveals aspects of our own country's administration and corporate sectors who do not exemplify concern for "AMERICA'S best interests" either, but simply their own "private" agendas! Baer is brilliant in bringing this to light on such a large scale, and connecting the barrels!

The 'political' implications of a national struggle for control of "National Security" vs. "invasions of privacy" becomes quite evident in Baer's book! Take a deeper look! You will NOT regret buying this book, unless you can't handle the truth!

This book is that last in the Anne of Green Gables series. I love L. M. Montgomery's style and all the interesting characters she creates. It is neat in the sense that she uses some of her own experiences to create story plots. It is true that Anne isn't a major character, but the title is RILLA of Ingleside, so that's why. I was a little disappointed concerning the ending, but all over, it was a very enjoyable book! I've read all of the Anne books, and am sorry that there are no more to read!

-V

Rilla of Ingleside is one of my favorite books in all of fiction! The only ones that are topping it are Anne of the Island and Anne of Green Gables. I have read all of the Anne of Green Gables series and cried when I finished Rilla of Ingleside, because it was the last book! (I also cried in some parts in the book, too. Who couldn't?)

Rilla (her real name is Bertha Marilla, named after Anne's mother and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables) is the youngest of Anne and Gilbert's children. When the book begins, nobody at Ingleside can imagine the horrors that are going to take place in their lives. Rilla is almost fifteen at the begining of the book. When she is at the Four Wind dance with her brothers and sisters and the Meredith clan, they hear that England has just declared war on Germany. (This book is set during World War I.) Rilla is then swept into a drama that changes her forever.

Rilla's brother, Jem, and Jerry Meredith leave for the war. Rilla's other brothers, Walter and Shirley, along with another one of the Meredith boys, Carl, soon follow for the sake of Canada and mankind, as Walter says "That is what we're fighting for." One of my favorite characters in this book is Walter, and, as someone else said on one of the reviews, "Who doesn't love Walter?"

Kenneth Ford (the son of Anne's friend Leslie Moore) also leaves for the war after a good-bye call at Ingleside. If the series went on, I am pretty certain that Rilla and Ken would marry.

Rilla "adopts" a war baby during the absence of her brother Jem and names him Jims Anderson. His real name is James Kitchener Anderson, and Susan insists on calling him "Little Kitchener". He is one of the highlights of this wonderful story.

Old Susan Baker is the "full time maid and cook" at Ingleside, and I assure you that this book would not at all be the same without her! She keeps everybody cheerful, and when the Ingleside folks get up in the night because of the War, she fixes them a nice cup of tea. During the war, Susan says that "the Huns shall never set foot in Prince Edward Island as long as I can handle a pitchfork"! Every time I read this book, Susan has me laughing with all the funny things she says and does!! She definitely provides much entertainment!!! :-)

Rilla is a true heroine. She is the daughter of that wonderful red-haired Anne Shirley. Rilla came straight from Lucy Maud Montgomery's wonderful imagination. This is one of those books that you just can't ever forget -- a book that you can keep coming back to again and again. Lucy Maud Montgomery depicts things with a talent like no other author. She can make it come alive. In this book, you see Rilla as a frivolous, vain girl being transformed into a beautiful, kind, and patient young woman.

This book has a wonderful ending, I assure you. Like I said, it is one of my favorites! If you have not read it yet, you are definitely missing out!! :-) I do not see how anybody could not like this masterpiece!

Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I hope that it has been very helpful to you. - P. Charles

I don't think this book is suitable for children. It is bloody, gory and depressing and teaches a hatred of Germans that is hardly approbriate. It is completely set at the homefront during World War I. Anne does not play a role in it, except as a more or less random person. It is all about the heroics of Canadians fighting in Europe and the women back home, with Rilla taking center stage. While I have no doubt that they all were very heroic and this book might have been written as a tribute to them, it is utterly out of date and often offensive with its patriotic propaganda. It is extremely simplistic and I shutter at the thought, that people acutally will take this for the history of WWI. It falls completely out of line with the other Anne of Green Gables books, it has none of the lightness and spirit. If Montgomery wanted to write a tribute to the heroes of WWI, it would have been better to create new characteres for it and not abuse the characters of the Anne books. My recommendation is not to read this book, it doesn't add to the Anne of Green Gables books but rather distracts from it.

I am 13 years old, and have read all the Anne books. My grandfaher gave me a copy of Anne of Avonlea when I was little, but I didn't show the slightist bit of interest at the time. A few years later, I thought I'd pick it up. After I picked it up, my world would never be the same! I had become an Anne fanatic! I fell in love with the book, couldn't put it down, and I hardly ever did. I couldn't wait to begin the next books and the one I was really looking forwad to was Rilla of Ingleside. When I got to Rilla, Walter was already my favorite charecter(who doesn't love Walter!?), so I was looking forward to hearing more about him.
The story is of Rilla growing up and trying to make it through each day as WW1 seems to never end(I can't imagine how that must have felt, my prayers are with all who have loved ones over seas!). This is a magnificent book! WORTH READING 101%! I cried hopelessly! I love crying during books!:) Anyone who has never read this is missing out! Touching, tear-jerker, lovely, beautiful, and a must have for all book lovers!

The first three installments in the "Anne of Green Gables" series have to some of the most wonderful, enchanting, all-around greatest books I have ever read. L.M Montgomery has done an absolutely splendid job bringing to life the red-headed girl with a fiery temper to match, but the farther I progressed into the series, the more disappointed I became. For me, the series became monotonous and depressing; the war kills Anne's beloved child, and I cannot help but despair in the numerous times Anne is mentioned with streaks of gray hair, and wrinkles in her face. This is not the lively girl of Avonlea I have come to so dearly love. So, my advice to you would be to read the first three books, and the first part of the 5th, for the end of the series should not overshadow its timeless, and inexpressibly wonderful beginning.

I own several of Robin Robertson's cookbooks, but this one is my favorite. It is, in fact, my favorite cookbook period. Everything I have ever made from it has turned out well and been eaten happily by children. There is no higher cookbook praise than that. This book is so exhaustive in its repertoire that there is always something for any occasion. I also like (and use) the many sauces and dairy replacements (like the creamy whipped topping and egg-and-butterless hollandaise) even if I'm not making something specific from the book. This cookbook is exhaustive in scope so it is my go-to for just about everything. It even prompted me to write a fan email to the author which I haven't done since, gee, I don't think I've ever written a fan letter to anyone before Robin. If you want a good vegan cookbook then look no further, buy this book.

I have tried about 10 recipes so far and each one has been fantastic, esp. the black bean & sweet potato enchiladas and the black bean chili with cilantro pesto. Amazing!!! The recipes are a bit time-consuming but worth every minute!! Love it!

Everything I've made from this book rocked (especially the black bean and sweet potato curry!), but I'm missing a substantial number of pages. I don't have the recipe for vegan pesto, for instance. I was rather disappointed by that fact, but the food's pretty good otherwise.

When I need to just thumb through a big book and find something new and different to try, this is the book I choose. It has plenty of recipes and it covers a fairly broad spectrum.

But nothing here really floats my boat. I think because it is too broad. Very few of the recipes I've tried are exceptional and a lot of the recipes are filler that I know I'll never make and don't know anyone who would.

Overall it is a very solid cookbook with more than enough recipes to get you going and help you figure out what your particular vegan niche might be. Sort of like vegan with training wheels.

Ok first of all- I am a vegetarian/ aspiring vegan that doesn't have the time to write reviews.
But for anyone who is willing and open minded enough to go vegan- this book is one you will reference for years to come. I am the kind of cook who opens three cookbooks and pick what I like from the recipes and create my own concoctions- and this is the basis of all my thoughts.
I live in Germany- and don't speak german so it's difficult to find weird ingredients- well this cookbook is one you can find many recipes that don't call for nutritional yeast, miso- or seitan. Although I have now claimed seitan as my favorite gyro meat!!!!!
To those of you who are being compassionate mindful eaters- my children thank you :)

That it certainly is, all 762 pages of text buttressed by 188 additional pages of notes and indices. Yet with all this heft and obvious scholarship, "Stonewall Jackson" is a bit much. It's too long! To be concise, there is FAR too much detail here. Whole sections of pages could have been truncated by that proverbial stern editor with a sharp blue pencil. (Most of those guys were laid off long ago). One gets the distinct impression self-indulgence emanating from author Robertson. Even some great battle action is drowned out in details-details-details. The formatting of pages and paragraphs is also difficult here, though perhaps the publisher had few alternatives. This admitted mapophile was satisfied with the mapping in "Stonewall". A nice touch is the placement of a map index, allowing readers to bookmark. An interesting turn here is Professor Robertson's apparent attitude toward Jackson. The General was a difficult, stiff-necked guy. He was secretive and single-minded, a harsh disciplinarian and critical of colleagues. If there was a Stonewall Fan Club, would the good professor join up? This reviewer was reminded of another author of lengthy tomes: Robert Caro. RC has produced 3 bios of President Lyndon Johnson, none of them highly complimentary. The final call here is that "Stonewall Jackson" is not recommended for anyone but the most avid Stonewall or Civil War aficionados. Others may wish to choose another Stonewall offering-or wait for the paperback. Why the 4 stars above? This is a case of "A" for effort. Imagine the effort Professor Robertson put forth here. For that alone, the man should take a bow.

This may be the best book I have ever read. It's detailed, thorough, yet very readable. You will know virtually everything there is to know about Stonewall Jackson by the time you finish reading this book.

I have several relatives who fought under Jackson and was a bit reluctant to read this book. Robertson is the premier historian of the Army of Northern Virginia and I thought this would be deification of Jackson. I was so wrong. Robertson has written THE definative work on Stonewall Jackson. Going back in his family history had my interest from the start.
Robertson does a wonderful job of looking at Jackson-warts and all. He brings out all of Jackson and explains so many aspects of him and is certaintly not an apoligist. Without a doubt, Jackson was one of the most complex people to don an American uniform, next to Patton. When he was one his game he was briliant-such as The Valley Campaign, Second Bull Run or Chancellorsville. But When he was cold he was horrible-such was First Kernstown or the Pennicula Campaign. Robertson tells the story as it was, without excuses. If you want to really know the great Stonewall-read Robertsons book.

This is a great book that helps its readers understand how a poor orphan from Virginia became arguably the greatest general in American history.

If it were possible, I would give this wonderful book twelve stars. Not only is it the best book on the Civil War that I have ever read, but outside of the Holy Scriptures it is the best biography I have ever read period. The work of writing a good biography requires an author of extraordinary gifts. He or she must not only be a painstaking researcher who does not mind wading through the minutia of an endless sea of details, but they must also be able to take those details and weave them into a fluid and interesting story that is vivid while not getting bogged down in the small stuff. To put it another way, the author must give enough detail to be clear and sharp, but he must not lose the forest for the trees. On all of these levels James I. Robertson's landmark work "Stonewall Jackson: The Man, The Soldier, The Legend" triumphs and succeeds marvelously. But what makes this biography so astounding is that Robertson has given us far more than a narrative set of true facts about a heroic man named Thomas Jonathan Jackson, he has given us the man himself. I knew nothing about General Jackson until I saw the film "Gods and Generals", but after viewing that movie I knew I had a new hero (Robertson himself was a historical consultant on that film, by the way). When I read Robertson's biography I realized that, like the queen of Sheba when she met King Solomon, not the half had been told. Robertson hits the nail on the head by recognizing that if you would understand Stonewall Jackson, you must discern that he was first and foremost a soldier of the cross of Jesus Christ. Robertson himself is a professing Christian and so has unique insight into Jackson that many other biographers' lack. I will never have the privilege of meeting Jackson in this present age, but as I read this book I felt that I came as close to knowing Jackson personally as I ever can in this lifetime. I saw in him a kindred spirit. Having lost an infant of my own I could relate to his pain in the loss of two infants and his first wife, but I could also relate to the grace of God and the faith in Christ that sustained him through it all. Jackson and I share the same Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, Stonewall is my brother in the Lord across the sands of time. We share the same Calvinism as well. I found myself relating to his sense of social awkwardness and wanting to emulate his devotion to duty in many ways. Like all of us Jackson was a sinner, a man with large warts and gaping flaws. Forgiveness of others did not come easy to him; he placed loyalty to state above loyalty to family, sometimes not allowing men under his command to go home to bury dead wives and children. You will not find near as much of the noble patience that Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain demonstrated towards his men residing in Jackson. Yet, under his tough and well-disciplined exterior beat the heart of a man who was tender and affectionate towards his wife and baby, who loved to play with children, and whose tender prayers to his God were not soon forgotten. When I came to the chapter that describes Jackson's death following on the heels of his victory at Chancellorsville, I literally began to weep with tears spilling down my cheeks. The image of all those Confederate soldiers pulling off their hats and holding them over their hearts in honor of Jackson's widow when she first stepped away from his death bed is indelibly stamped on my mind. Why did I weep? Because through Robertson's biography, I had found a dear friend and brother in Christ. And when I read of his death, I felt that I was losing a personal friend. Thank you, Professor Robertson, for your eight and a half years of research and for all of your labors. Thank you for introducing me to a friend and hero, Thomas Jonathan Jackson. Our fourth son is named "Thomas Jackson", but we call him "Jackson". And in regards to General Jackson, we have never met, but we shall meet by and by when our Lord and Savior comes again to take His people home. Thomas Jackson, "Bud" Robertson, and myself shall spend eternity side by side with all of God's people throughout all of time worshiping our crucified and risen Savior.

I'm not a person who likes to read, but I couldn't put this book down. It was very insightful and encouraging!! I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to see miracles in their lives. The Lord has not stopped performing miracles!! I plan to read this book by Mr. Robertson again very soon.

The book is hard to put down as it leads us through countless examples of how "nothing is impossible for our God!" I loved it especially for reminding me of the years I grew spiritually along with Pat and his ministry. The best chapters are the last where he details how the power of the Holy Spirit is available to every believer.

This book is incredibally up lifing and meaningful! I re-read several chapters so the impact and truth of what I was reading could soak in! This is an easy read and tremendously encouraging. I found no fault with Robertson's use of Scripture. This book should not be looked over!

If you are already a Pat Robertson type Christian looking for a warm and fuzzy then this book is for you, if you are looking for substantive and meaningful reading then save your money.

Good grief !!!!! This is the same Crack-pot that claims that god talks to him.
Reports have shown that "Predicting events for the coming year is an annual tradition for Robertson."

In May, Robertson said God told him that storms and possibly a tsunami were to crash into America's coastline in 2006. Even though the U.S. was not hit with a tsunami, Robertson on Tuesday cited last spring's heavy rains and flooding in New England as partly fulfilling the prediction.

"I have a relatively good track record," he said. "Sometimes I miss."

What dose it mean "sometimes I miss" didn't he assert that god was talking to him??? It must have been a bad connection.

There is no way anyone can make Pat Robertson look worse than he already does to himself.

From the host of the 700 Club comes Miracles Can Be Yours Today, a complete motivational how-to guide based on Pat Robertson's immensely popular television show. Covering everything from nutrition basics, common training mistakes, and powerful mental strategies to specialized training for your body type and the 22 best machine exercises, Miracles Can Be Yours Today appeals to men and women of all ages, from beginner to advanced fitness enthusiast--anyone who desires a stronger, firmer, and shapelier body but does not have the know-how to achieve it. In order to help explain exercises step-by-step, Miracles Can Be Yours Today contains more than 200 photos by the best physique and exercise photographers in the industry. Pat Robertson is a true fitness and motivation authority who has helped thousands reach their absolute best. Let him show you the way to achieve incredible, lifetime-lasting results in the quickest way possible. Pat Robertson lectures throughout the world on fitness, motivation, and high-level success principles. He has worked with such fitness legends as Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Steve Reeves, Lou Ferrigno, Charles Taylor, and Mobutu Sese Seko.

One of the true great adventures of our time. A great read for all of us 'Walter Mitty' types who dream of doing such things but never find the time or have the ability or courage to do so. A wonderful story.

My father gave me this book when I was 16 and I loved it. Totally inspired me to travel. I asked my father for his boat when I finished the book but helas he didn't hand it over! He did however buy me a ticket around the world at 22yrs old and I spent a year and a half traveling around the world alone... London to London west. While I didn't sail, it was still an amazing trip, an incredible education and now back at work now saving for my boat. :-)

This non fiction story is filled with interesting adventure. A young boy setting off to sail the world. Finding new friendships, discovering beautiful places and falling in love with a girl that was raised not too far from his home in the U.S., yet met half way around the world. A very good read.

This was a very interesting book written by a man who at the age of 16 decided to sail around the world alone. The book describes his journeys and his feelings as he experienced life alone.
I believe this book is suitable for 8th through 12th graders based on conservative views of a parent. There is the use of swearing in the book so be aware of this before hand. I did appreciate the fact that the Lord Jesus led Robin to Him through his experiences. Would be interested to know how the family is doing now.

Get ready for an adventure, because in DOVE, Robin Lee Graham
Will take you into the life of a young man who in his little boat
That he will use to sail around the world.

This goy was outgoing, and set out to look for
adventure and love. Little did he know, this boy from San Pedro,
California, was about to make history. He will have to make many
Sacrifices, which for a while was bad.


Many people doubted him, but Robin was serious about
this trip. He also had many people supporting him. This lone
Sailor will face many obstacles at sea.

Follow Robin to places like Tahiti, Ala Wia, Hawaii,
Tutila, Apia, Tonga Islands, Florida Islands, South Africa ect.

So grab your gear, because in this trip, you will discover
The good, the bad and the better of sailing.


So come on, you can experience the unforgettable true
Life story of Robin Lee Graham only when you read DOVE.

Dutch Sheets book, "Intercessory Prayer" is a prayer resource worthy of many reads. It is full of thought provoking statements, and will encourage young and old prayer warriors alike. It is especially encouraging for those wanting to learn more about intercession. Sheet's really connects with the reader which makes the book an easy read.This book not only instructs, it helps the reader to apply it's contents and go deeper with God.

I've had the first printing for some years now. Just recently ordered a couple more for some friends to do further studying about God's design in prayer and intercession. This is an excellent source of training in becoming more effective in God's Kingdom through prayer, declaring His will, and seeking Him in the midst of prayer - especially prayer for others.

Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets is a resource book to keep on hand for information and encouragement. The author breaks down terminology, gives numerous examples for easy comprehension and even tackles some of the hard questions concerning long term prayers. In addition, humor is demonstrated as a necessary ingredient for balance and strength in the life of an intercessor and this book has plenty of it!

I loved this book! I have read it several times and recomended it to my friends. For any person that is seriously trying to enter into a deeper form of prayer this has to be a required reading. Dutch Sheets does what he knows best as he leads the reader to analyze Scripture going back to the word's meaning in Greek. Keep it in your shelve with your study books.

One of the most helpful books I've ever read on prayer, and I've read every book I could find on the subject for years. As I read this book, I began to realize that lack of knowledge was the reason some of my prayers had not been very effective. The Holy Spirit used this book to teach me about REAL PRAYER. My prayers are now much more focused and effective.

I think this is a wonderful book! I had looked for a slow cooker recipe book that was vegetarian and my mom found this one for me. I love the variety of meals offered and also the beverages, breakfast foods, desserts, and so many others. I look forward to fall and winter to pull out the crock pot and the cook book, throw everything in the crock pot before work, and come home to dinner ready for me! I recommend this cook book to any vegetarians looking for some meatless crock pot dinners!

This book is great. The categorization and thoroughness of the index makes it easy to find the recipes I'm looking for. I have tried several of the recipes and they have all turned out really good. I love the convenience of taking a few minutes to throw something together and not having to fuss over it while it cooks.

Too many vegatarian cookbooks are difficult using ingediants I don't have on hand. This book, so far, has been simple to use and delicious results.

This is one of my favorite cookbooks. I love it! I've made so many recipes out of it and all have turned out great. My absolute favorite is the southwest potpie with cornbread crust. We also like the mac and cheese, orange flavored beets, potpie with biscuit crust, and others. If you are interested in, or already like, crockpot cooking then this book is a good find. I really enjoy it and will be on my shelf for years to come.

I was a bit nervous to purchase this book because I live in NZ and find US cookbooks quite baffling in terms of ingredients and measurements. But any deciphering I have done has been well worth the effort. Delicious recipes that the entire family have loved.

I really enjoyed the first two "Emily" books by LM Montgomery, especially the first one, which was quite touching and charming. This one however was awful, very bloated with page after page of scenery and background descriptions. I enjoy a nice sunset or moonlit night as much as the next person but that was pretty much all that was in this book. 200 pages of landscapes, over and over again. I found myself skipping big chunks of the book because I didn't want to labor through ANOTHER description of some pretty scenery. Honestly, the parts that actually concerned Emily and her life could easily have been tacked on in a few short chapters to the second Emily book, it was completely unneccesary to write a whole other book to describe them. Besides that it was terribly exasperating to have Teddy and Emily dancing around each other, wasting YEARS of their lives with other people because neither of them would simply SPEAK UP!! Neither of them would simply say, ever, "Hey, I love you. Let's get married." They certainly had plenty of opportunities. So you have to endure an agony of 200+ pages of thwarted love and near misses before they finally stumble onto the truth. All in all a very aggravating read that would have been charming and pleasant in a (much) shorter context.

Cora Alyce Seaman has written a book that I will pass on to my family. She has written a historical account of the Pittsburgh region that I have lived in all of my life and she is very accurate! It is one of those books that you can't sit down for a moment. She captures you immediately with the births of a set of twins and you must know every detail of this story. I look forward to reading more of this author's books!

Emily series is an excelent set of reading books. If you read Anne of Greengables series and enjoyed them then these books are a must.

The last chaptr in Emily's Tale is much devoted to love, and the longing confusion and heartache therein. Emily's love for Teddy has grown by leaps and bounds, but does he feel the same? She has returned from school in Shrewsbury. to find that her life at dear New Moon is not as it once was gone are the days of care free romps with her friends, who all seem to have foud their own paths to walk. Paths which rarely include Emily Ilse has found her place on the stage and seems happy, Perry is working toward political goals, and Teddy seems to be Doing well, but Emily rarely hears from him. Enter Dean Priest, He challenges Emily, and treats her as an equal. he loves her passionately, but can she say the same? Then Emily gets the news that Ilse and Teddy are to be married(WHAT)and it seems her decision is made She will marry Dean. Or will she? and what about Ilse and Perry's stormy relationship. Yikes is this a complex situation, but a great one! my only complaint is that EQ is much shorter then it's fellows and as such goes by far to fast. But all in all Emily's Quest is truly a wonderful ending to one of the best stories ever written.

The third and final book about young orphan Emily Byrd Starr focuses upon her struggle to establish herself as an author -- and her overall place as an adult woman. Childhood friend Ilse Burnley is planning her wedding to Teddy Kent, the young artist with whom Emily had established a soulmate connection as soon as she moved to New Moon at age 10. Meanwhile, neither Emily's ambition-filled friend Perry Miller nor the eccentric scholar Dean Priest have ever stopped asking Emily to marry them. How did everyone's emotions and intentions get so mixed up?

Then a terrible accident complicates matters further, and during her long convalescence, Emily begins to seriously wonder what she really wants in life -- and what she's willing to do to set things right.

This book is a beautiful conclusion to a classic trilogy about a very memorable young heroine.

I read this book in about a week. I really really really liked it. I don't know why most people have never heard of this author, but I am making it my personal quest in life to tell everybody about him. Read this book. It will suck you in.

If I was to live alone on a desert island and could take the works of one author, it would be Robertson Davies. He writes literature that captures human nature - we can soar like angels and crawl, sadistic murderers - Davies knows and shows us humanity at it's best and worst and often, everyman, muddling through mediocrity.
His books are literary page turners written with a unique dry humor that will make you laugh out loud often, gasp in awe or surprise and feel broken hearted at others. He shows us the human condition with compassion and humor.
Something I love the most about Davies is that his books and trilogies, (Deptford, Salterton, Cornish), are interconnected in a complex web that never fails to surprise me.

This author was trustworthy from page one. The character he created, as small as he is, has a big voice and a story worthy of telling. I was so pleasantly surprised by this book, and so mad at myself for taking so long to read it. While the story is dated, specific to a time and a place, the themes are biblical. This is one of those books where I felt compelled to read passages aloud to whoever was in the room. Bravo, a lot belatedly Mr. Davies.

I found "Fifth Business" on Amazon through one of the "if you like that, then you might like this" links and was impressed by the overwhelmingly favorable reviews from other Amazon customers. I had never heard of Robertson Davies before but on the strength of the positive reviews, thought that I would give his work a try. I purchased only the first volume in the trilogy ("Fifth Business") on the logic that if the first book wasn't good, I would not bother with the other two. About 1/3 of the way into "Fifth Business," I rushed to order the second and third volumes ("Manticore" and "World of Wonders"). I am extremely glad that I took the plunge and trusted other Amazon readers. Robertson Davies' work is very accessible and you feel as though you are reading quickly. That said, his books are very well written and are by no means simple. The story is complex as are the characters - a number of whom feel like old friends by the end of the third book, you get to know them that well. I was also very impressed by Davies' wide and detailed knowledge of topics ranging from the theatrical world, to psychoanalytical theory, to religion. Most impressive, however, was his ability to embody in words the most common (and often the most powerful) human emotions and feelings - love, hope, anger, etc. Take the plunge and order the first volume in this trilogy - I very much doubt you will regret it! Enjoy!

Fifth Business, a theatrical term actually invented by Davies for the novel, is meant to indicate the fifth of the main operatic players. The four main players' lives are entwined and influenced by the "Fifth Business" character, in a sort of subconscious synchronicity.

The main character in this first of Davies' Deptford trilogy, Dunstan Ramsay, is such a fifth business character. Without intent or effort, he shapes and defines the lives of those around him. In a beautifully woven and uniquely Canadian style that Davies made his own, Ramsay, Paul Dempster, Boy Staunton and the rest of the wonderfully believable characters capture the attention and the imagination of the reader.

This mainstay of high school English classes across Canada is well worth the read, even if you don't need to write a four-page essay on the major themes of the novel. Davies writes with humour and wit, with passion and pain. I guess I got lucky - I had to take it in grade 12 English, and then again in grade 13. Although it's a fairly short novel (under 300 pages), it's not a quick, unsatisfying read. It has substance without being too bulky, and I highly recommend it as the first introduction to Robertson Davies. It will definitely make you want to read more.