Sheridan Books

I read both at the same time (The Godfather & Mile High). I passed the Godfather one along at that time. It got all the press. Yet many, many years later this is the one that sticks to my gut. It hits hard at the truth -in fiction form. Because, quite frankly, thats the only way it could be told. Nothing has changed. A Must Read.

I defy eny reader of this book to conclude that it is a novel or a non-fiction work.It is absolutely breath taking - I couldn't put it down. A terrific read. I found it in a library in Palm Springs. If you can find a copy, it will be worth your time!

Richard Condon's "Mile High" is one of the smartest, most exciting thrillers in the entire canon of American popular fiction. It was published the same year as Mario Puzo's "The Godfather." Both books feature a mafia leader known as Don Vito (interestingly, each book also has a minor character named Coppolla). There are numerous similarities between Puzo's book and Condon's, but Condon's is definitely the more intelligent and ambitious of the two. The story hits upon many of the highlights (or, perhaps, lowlights) of American history: slavery, Prohibition, the Great Depression, McCarthyism, etc. The book starts out like a runaway train, and concludes with one of the most gripping showdowns in print. There is about a 100-page stretch early in the book where Condon slows his plot down with excessive detail about the family business that is at the core of this superthriller. But from about page 200 onward, the novel is as inescapable as car careening through the loops and lifts of really devious roller-coaster.

A great story about a woman making her dreams come true. Her journey is exciting and funny. A true inspiration to many who would like to add a little adventure to their lives. A wonderfully written book for sailors and non-sailors alike.

"The Oceans are Waiting" by Sharon Ragle was a delightful surprise. It is an enchanting love story and a bold adventure. Mrs. Ragle has wonderful style and I will recommend the book to all my friends, including the Land Lubbers!
Great Book Sharon!

Simply Delightfull

Listen to a real cool person tell you all the best parts of a great adventure.
Sharon is my mom, and a very interessstttting person. Dad is a great guy and our favorite curmudgeon.
This book started out as a handwritten journal, mailed home from some really far out places around the world. It is now a well-polished book full of laugh-out-loud silliness and high adventure.
My favorite story is about the raft of "refugees" on the Indian Ocean. Read this book and see if you agree. :)

An important part of appreciating (and teaching) plays from the Renaissance period involves understanding the relationship between the poet and the acting company, and the extent to which rehearsal practices of the period placed a large burden on the poet to include acting instructions within the play's text.

Drawing clues from a broad array of sources, Professor Stern provides a detailed look at rehearsal practices from the late sixteenth century and onward.

Especially as regards Shakespeare, understanding the very limited rehearsal time, especially when compared to modern day practices, employed by companies that put on essentially a different play every afternoon, offers a valuable new insight into the importance of rhetorical and metrical structure as well as many kinds of imbedded stage directions.

Tiffany Stern's book offers revelations about the theater based on her extensive research into the rehearsal processes of each period. Her writing is also accessible for those who may not love lit. crit. speak.

Tiffany Stern's groundbreaking book will revolutionise your view of Shakespeare in a fascinating discussion of day to day life in the theatre. Read how actors had copies only of their own parts - many didn't know the story of the whole play until performance. Learn about ad libbing clowns and heroines who fall in love, literally, on cue. The Shakespearean sections combine ingenious archival research (from coal bills to prompt books) with sensitive textual analysis. The Restoration and seventeenth century sections are alive with comic anecdote and original insight, not to mention Garrick's mechanical wig. This book will change your perceptions of drama in the past, but will also raise questions about theatrical practice today. Invaluable to all who love the theatre.

Captain Tew has written an engaging account of his salvage experiences in Asia.. Mostly dealing with strandings, tows, and fires, he describes the challenges of modern salvage in a style appealing to both the layman and the professional. The book has many good color photographs, maps and a few diagrams, and is a valuable contribution to the genre. As a former salvage diver who has read most books on the subject, it's a better book than I expected!

Captain Tew spins an entertaining and technically fascinating tale describing some of his adventures as a salvage captain. I had a chance to meet him on holiday in Curacao, and the joy is that he puts into his writing the same story-telling skill he presents in person! Add the many photos in this book, and it makes for an entralling read. I gave several copies of this book as Christmas gifts, and got very positive feedback from my friends. I bought Captain Tew's other book, "Sailing in Grandfather's Wake", a description of his sail around the world in a small boat, and found it to also be interesting and fun to read.

I had the extreme good fortune of meeting a delightful gentleman, Captain Ian Tew recently. As a result of that meeting I purchased Salvage: A Personal Odyssey. If you are interested in reading about an unusual, exciting and diverse occupation written in a readable entertaining manner this is for you. Captain Tew is a real hero.

I loved this book because its Nikki's 18th birthday and every thing is supposed to be purrfect.But everything goes totally wrong.First her mom shows up at her birthday party but without her dad.Then Jeff brings Shannon Jeff's girlfriend from UM to meet Nikki.And Keesha falls in love with a guy she met online and he has a friend so Keesha is trying to get Nikki to go out with him.And she goes with him and they kiddnap Nikki and Keesha but Jeff and Arleta save them.When they got back to the house everybody was glad to see them save and sound even Jeff!When everyone went home Jeff came back over to see Nikki thats when Jeff tells Nikki that he loves her!

I loved this book because its Nikki's 18th birthday and every thing is supposed to be purrfect.But everything goes totally wrong.First her mom shows up at her birthday party but without her dad.Then Jeff brings Shannon Jeff's girlfriend from UM to meet Nikki.And Keesha falls in love with a guy she met online and he has a friend so Keesha is trying to get Nikki to go out with him.And she goes with him and they kiddnap Nikki and Keesha but Jeff and Arleta save them.When they got back to the house everybody was glad to see them save and sound even Jeff!When everyone went home Jeff came back over to see Nikki thats when Jeff tells Nikki that he loves her!

I loved this series as well as many others. I've read all 5. This book is about Nikki having her 18th birthday. Her 18th birthday is suppose to be wonderful. But everything goes wrong. Keesha has a major crush with someone she met on-line. She meets him. He has a friend and she's trying to get Nikki to go meet him with her. But Nikki keeps on hearing warning bells. Jeff is also back from orintation at UM. Nikki wants to try and get him to like her again. But when she meets Jeff's new girlfriend she feels that her world will never go back to what it use to be. Her mom also comes up for her birthday but without her dad. Her mom won't talk about why he didn't come up. But finally after a few days she tells her. Nikki is just terrified. Her dad calls her once and she finds out there's another woman involoved. This book keeps you guessing and shows you how Nikki stayed with it. She kept on trusting God.

The 'theory of knots' places knots in a logical context so lucid that instead of using one routine method of making a bowline, atleast four alternatives are easily executed! Why is this important? When thrown a line while boating sometimes you have it in the right hand and sometimes in the left, sometimes the tension is in front sometimes below, etc. Knowing the logic and you get the right knot everytime.

This is a truely superb knot book, that re-writes the rules, with the theory to back it up. The diagrams are clear and consise, and Dr Ashers way of explaining the reasoning behind the use of a given knot is simply enchanting to read. The only problem - getting hold of a copy of the book !!!

This book is a must for any movie fan, especially Audrey Hepburn fans. A beautiful story about the doe- eyed actress. This book contains plenty of never seen before pictures and they are absolutely amazing. You will be mesmerized by the incredible aura of Audrey Hepburn.

This is a wonderful book about the life of Audrey Hepburn. Packed with wonderful pictures and a fabulous look at her life, I must say that it's a definite A+ for all Audrey Hepburn or Golden Cinema fans.

I am a sucker for NYC history and the great Leibling serves it up on a silver platter here. The offbeat and oddities that he finds so fascinating remind us of another time. The only thing better is when he recalls Parisian meals from the 20's.

Two stories in this book--Broadway Storekeeper and Tummler--are among the best pieces of reportage I have ever read. They offer everything modern journalism lacks--taste, gentle humor, appreciation instead of scorn for the unusual, and a broad, affectionate view of the world. The whole book is a pleasure, but these two stories should be in every anthology of American reporting. Liebling was one of a kind.

A nice introduction to the hobby. I have followed Sheridan's plans and constructed the models as he lays them out.

There is nothing new in this book for experienced modelers, but beginners will find a straightforward introduction.

This is an excellent book for the beginner or first time model ship builder. It contains detail plans with dimensioned drawings for two simple projects. It contains step-by-step instructions to ensure the beginner will be successful with their first project. The second project provides directions for making a modern sloop rig. Many sailors may be interested in how to model their own boat or a friend's boat.

My two year-old has the patience of, well a two year-old, but he held very still for this book and wanted me to read it again when we were done. This is one book that I want autographed. :)

I found this online, through another site, so I have had a chance to read and re-read the book. It is a wonderful read-aloud, that portrays this little girl and her favorite book. I have read it with children in my family, and all ages, both boys and girls liked it.