Stewart Books

This book has excellent pictures on the nuns in the full traditional habit thru out the book, with quick accounts of the various religious orders. In the back of the book is a dateline of all the religious orders of Sisters and the institutions they founded in the United States such as catholic hospitals, and colleges. Its an wonderful resource on any person researching the history and traditions of the Catholic Sisters (nuns) who have served our country as educators and health care professionals.

This book gives quite a bit of history as far as religious orders in the U.S. and the kind of work that they have done over the years. I also enjoyed the photos because I feel that they helped me to understand the history better. And it's interesting to see how the nuns and sisters have dressed over the years.

This book was excellent in explaining the history of the many different religious orders of sisters that came to america to educate and heal. Many fine pictures of the different religious habits worn by the sisters. A complete list of colleges and hospitals, and the year they were founded here in the United States. It is the most complete history book representing a sample of the many different orders of sisters, and their good works.

This book was excellent in explaining the history of the many different religious orders of sisters that came to america to educate and heal. Many fine pictures of the different religious habits worn by the sisters. A complete list of colleges and hospitals, and the year they were founded here in the United States. It is the most complete history book representing a sample of the many different orders of sisters, and their good works.

A few years ago I took a college course on the history of health care in the US. I noticed that there was a strange neglect to mention all the work that sisters have done in hospital/nursing. It is good to see a book that gives us a good description of this and other work. It is amazing to see these women working against such adversity, and achieving so much. Our usual image of 19th century women does not include administrators and CEOs, but that is what these women were. They served God and their fellow humans in remarkable ways. It made me nastalgic for the days of plentiful vocations.

An enjoyable tale of adventure in one of the most beautiful areas on the planet. Readable and enjoyable.

I've read this book four times, and will surely read it again someday, as I have all the other Marty titles. Sid Marty's "laugh out loud" stories about the Canadian Park Service and his adventures (misadventures) are a true Canadian classic. His remarkable tails of bears, rivers, horses and the mysterious "diamond hitch" keep the reader entertained as well as teach a lesson about park ecosystems and man's seemingly inherent need to mess it up. Good companion book for those summer holidays to the Canadian Rockies. A good fun read.

I read this book on a camping trip in the Kananaskis. I looked forward to my lunch breaks on a rock by a lake or at the top of a rock scree so that I could continue my reading.

Marty takes you with him as he explores and cares for his territory. He teaches you what he can, but the lessons only sneak up on you...like the time I rounded a corner on a narrow trail and found myself face to face with a moose and her calf...'never get between a grizzly and her cub, that's when you're in trouble'...the lesson seemed applicable in this case, so I slowly made my way past rather than reaching for my camera.

I find I value the parks much more after reading Marty's book and hope for their future.

Non-fiction can be difficult but Sid Marty handles it with obvious skill and a passion for his job. Marty discusses historical development of National Parks as well as the problems created when we love them to death and he does it as someone who obviously cared deeply about the history and importance versus the state of politics in the management of the parks.This is the best piece of non-fiction I have read in a very long time. I wanted more. The Invocation is worth the price of the book alone and Canadian Park Service's loss of Sid Marty is literature's gain.

Mr. Marty's first book should be required reading for anyone venturing into the resplendent Rocky Mountains of Canada. His vivid style and humourous, at times startling, observations are in themselves worth the effort. Mr. Marty's book will leave you with fond memories of places few of us have visited. As a result the reader may begin craving a visit to this superlative domain. Bravo! It is worth mentioning that his second book, "Leaning on the Wind", is marvelous and insightful as well. He is a true Albertan treasure...

I enjoyed this book alot. Although I am 32 years old, I still enjoy reading the stuff that kids today read. I think it was definitely worth the read.

This book is great for children playing hockey and want to hear what the Screech Owls are doing. There is also a show of The Screech Owls.

A very good book for kids who love hockey

My older boys love this series! My oldest has been playing travel hockey for 10 years (he's 17). He started reading the Screech Owls when he was 10 years old, but when our 2nd son started reading them several years ago, and newer stories were written, I'd catch Nicholas reading them, too (literally only taking minutes to polish it off!). Our 2nd boy doesn't play hockey (golf and tennis), but he truly enjoys the series. He already put all the news Screech Owl books on his Christmas list for this year.

The funny thing is I found this series in LAKE PLACID, NY (our favorite vacation spot) in my favorite book store. How excited was I that I found a book that would keep my son's attention because of hockey, in Lake Placid, about Lake Placid?! It was a win win. Reading is so important, and it's hard sometimes to find interesting book series, especially for boys. So I thank Roy MacGregor, and hope he keeps writing. I only wish to find more authors who would touch on other sports subjects (besides baseball) like Mr MacGregor does. Also, I would love if Mr MacGregor would write books that my 7 year old would enjoy.

Finally, a young adult series about hockey! For young fans of the game, the Screech Owls series is right on target. If you are interested in hockey action, mystery, and teamwork, this is the series for you.
A team of Canadian hockey players travels to Lake Placid for an international tournament, and soon discovers that they have more to deal with than playing hockey. Sarah Cuthberson, the team captain becomes the target of sabatoge, and it's up to Travis Lindsay and his teammates to save the day (or night, even though Travis is afraid of the dark).
Hockey players will appreciate Travis' play-by-play account of the games, and everyone will enjoy the humorous dialogue among teammates.
Some language may offend the very young (or at least their parents). Overall, a must read for those interested in hockey

Frankly, this book cost more than I usually pay for a bottle of wine. If this book were a bottle of wine, I would buy a case of it and share it with my very best friends. After savoring this classy book the wine you experience will never be the same.

Even though Steven Rothfeld's photographs of the Napa Valley and Chef Michael Chiarello's gorgeous presentation of some outstanding cuisine are very pleasing to the eye, the most impressive thing about this book is the history of Napa Valley that unfolds between the photographs.

This book is a beautiful seminar on how amazing it is that you can actually buy so many good bottles of wine. Although I have been to Napa Valley on several occasions and have taken more than a few tours through the various wineries, I did not fully appreciate all that is involved in making a good vintage.

The history of this famous valley and the many trials and tribulations of the wine makers along with the fickle role of Nature that goes into that bottle of wine you just uncorked will make that first sip a lot more meaningful.

This book is amazing. The stories told by the families are so rich and real that one truly begins to understand why the Napa Valley is so special. Michael Chiarello really does such a nice job with the families in the style and respect he shows (just as I have seen in his Tra Vigne Cookbook, and his PBS shows - Season by Season, and Michael Chiarello's Napa). The photography really brings one right into parts of the Napa Valley that have only been known previously by the people that live there. The recipes are so special too, as they come from the kitchens of these families and from Chiarello. This is simply the best book ever on this very special and beautiful place...America's Tuscany.

Put it this way folks...if it has Michael's name anyway affiliated with it, you can do no wrong by picking it up. Be it his cookbooks, product lines, restaurant, etc. Same holds true with this, lesser known (sadly), work. It is simply a gorgeous, gorgeous treatise to Napa Valley, and as a San Francisco native now living far away from home, I treasure this book. I find that I probably cannot muster together the adequate words to do it justice, but at this price (Bargain priced now), definitely get it. You will not regret it.

This book is an absolute delight. The sheer intimacy of the stories make you feel like an insider, and it provides an insight to the pioneering spirit that has created an industry. I was completely (and very pleasantly) unprepared for how much I enjoyed this book. It is truly a treasure.

The perfect compliment to a great Zin! Passionate and personal accounts of what moved some of the most interesting vintners to create great wines and how they celebrated their accomplishments. Unlike any book I've seen on the Napa Valley, and Michael brings alive the stories and traditions that make this place unique!

The only thing wrong with this book is its unavailability. Out of print since 2005, this is quite simply the finest cofee table book on national parks ever made, bar none. Incredible paper and print quality. I have given this book as a gift several times.

Despite the seemingly mediocre title of this book, the pictures are anything but average. Here, you will find landscapes of various different types and beauty, from rugged cliffs to lush forests and waterfalls. The natural beauty of this book will challenge anyone who believes that photography is not an art, as Meunch has an unbelievable talent for it. In fact, while Udall is a good essay writer, I would even go so far as to say that Meunch should be credited as the author here. Not only does he capture breathtaking images, but his perspective is amazing as well, particularly in his forest photos. The forest section of the book perfectly represents the vastness of the trees, making me feel as though I'm a nymph or some other woodland creature marveling at the majesty around me. Whether you are a nature lover or have never appreciated it before, I recommend you get this book now!

This is one helluva book. Thank you Kutti. The photographs would make an nature enthusist drool with sheer glee, the text by Udall brothers is so refreshing, makes you wanna follow their paths. David's large format photographs are guaranteed to take your breath away. It did for me..Amazing..and the book is big and heavy..with the highest quality paper possible. Buy it..I am planning to get some camping equipments really soon...:))

"National Parks of America" is a wonderful collection of photographs from the National Parks in the United States. David Muench does a marvelous job capturing some of the the most beautiful places in the United States. His photographs include the Alaskan National Parks, the Grand Canyon, the giant redwoods in Redwood National Park, the giant sequoias in Sequoia National Park, the natural bridges in the national parks in Utah, Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Isle Royale in Michigan, and the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee. There is a map of all of the places in the National Park System, and an essay by Stewart L. Udall, former Secretary of the Interior under Kennedy and Johnson, and James R. Udall. I cannot recommend this book enough. You must see it to fully understand what an outstanding book it truly is. It made me want to visit these places as soon as possible!

This is the book with the most beautiful pictures of America's National Parks I have seen so far. The print quality of the photographs is excellent. I have given this book as a gift to many of my friends and relatives!

Unfourtanitly, this book shows us just how our justice system has failed us. I read true crime books avidly, and have for many years,this book has stuck with me mainly because it made me angry that someone could continue to get away with murder so many times,and slip through the fingers of justice whithout notice. The book is brilliantly written and takes the reader to places they may not want to go. I belive that if you read this book you will agree.

Assuming Bob Stewart is not one of the probably justifiably obscure Bob Stewarts found in a search of Amazon which yielded 34 items listed, this is either a terrific first foray into true crime, or "Bob Stewart"'s a pseudonym, and, because this is a terrific read, I, for one, would like to know whose. Either way, fans of the genre daren't miss 'No Remorse.' Especially brilliant is Stewart's reconstruction of a 1966 triple murder; wonderful and often chilling anecdotal information from the victims' families highlights fine reporting of the killings, and Stewart's account of the stay of execution granted Kenneth McDuff--which had unexpected and tragic consequences twenty years later--is highly entertaining. This is a book which proves the rule of my liberal, anti-death penalty resolve, and such tests are always welcome. And yes, it's suitably gory.

Bob Stewart can write! I'm a retired Chgicago Police Sgt. and I could not put this book down! The writer glues you to every page - it's like your there and you can feel everything as if you were on the scene...This is a must read for everyone who loves a fine investigation, and who wants the "real stuff" and not fluff from some "wanna bee who done it nut". Having conducted my own investigations for many years, I can say the author, Bob Stewart could have had my job any day he wanted! The man can write real life and make it all feel like your in the car with this criminal...This Book should be made into a FILM! Andy Murcia

Bob Stewart has done it again. To put it simply...outstanding! I found his literary performance riveting. I stayed up until 4 in the morning unable to put this one down. For fans of this genre, dont resist!! Let Stewart ingulf you in the web of intricate story-telling that only he can create!!

This book is a rarity in the true crime genre' and gives methodically researched details in the most interesting format. The story reads like a novel, a fiction, and you keep reminding yourself that yes, there really was someone as truly evil and sociopathic as McDuff. Fortunately he will never harm another person.

Wow~ this is an incredible story about a family that has their history recorded back to the 13th century. Fran gives me colorful visions of life in the South on a cotton farm. I can almost feel the heat and imagine that red dirt flowing through my hands as I see the 'double firsts' struggle to make their way in the world. They were certainly silent legends... ~jeanette

What an interesting story of family history. Written with a wonderful sense of humor and a genuine sense of pride in family. Frances is a wonderful storyteller. I could not put the book down until I was finished! If you love well-written family history, this book is a must read!

My sister, Frances McColl Stewart, has written a delightful book about our family heritage. The past comes alive with descriptive personalities shaped by the culture and traditions of the time. This book has sparked family controversies which are quite hilarious and all are inspired by this book to write their own story! I'm looking forward to reading them all - - although I hope Frances will be the ghostwriter. Her art of storytelling is pure genius and families everywhere will enjoy her book!

Even if you're not a McColl, this book will hold your interest. Ms. Stewart has a very descriptive voice and the family stories are priceless. Makes me want to write one of my own...

I loved this book, the writer has such a wonderful way of making the past come alive. I am not from the US myself and I felt that through this book I could take a glimpse at what life must have been like for the writer. Great read.

I just finished taking an oriental cuisine class less than a year ago and our wonderfully experienced teacher recommended this cookbook for continued enjoyment in oriental cooking and eating at home. I have truly enjoyed using this book. I am quite young so cooking is new and I really like the art of it. Carpenter and Sanderson I think are at there best by exposing us to meals designed complete with the use of the most exciting and eccentric flavors. This is my favorite part about eating, besides company and presentation. At any rate, I am glad to have begun to collect cookbooks with this as one of the first ones. Thanks!

One of Carpenter's best books (and all of them are good). He constructs interesting foods with varied flavors. None of them (at least so far) are difficult to put together. He's consistently the best cook book author that I know of.

This is a great cookbook! It's got a great combination of basic and highly creative recipes. It seems that with many Chinese recipes and cookbooks, everything tastes similar, just with different ingredients. This book's recipes are very broad in concepts, flavors, presentation and preparation styles (some stir frys, barbeques, dumplings,sautes,sauces, etc.). If we could only have one Chinese cookook, this would be it.

Hugh Carpenter is one of my favorite cookbook authors: James Beard, Jacques Pepin and Rose Levy Berenbaum being the others. All write with explanations for the process---why you do something the way it is indicated in the recipe---is it the author's whim, tradition, or vital to a successful result?! Hugh Carpenter tells you what to do as far as preparation, whether it can be done in advance, and all needed information regarding the recipe, including plating the final results. What separates this book from so many other very good cookbooks is the actual recipes. If you want to try your hand at asian cooking, this would be my guide of choice. As Frommers travel guides are to the traveler, so are Carpenter/Sandeson's books to the intrepid cooks. As another reviewer stated, it is not recommended to 'blind' try a recipe for guests---that is, don't plan to serve an untried recipe for the first time to guests. But with this book (or any of his others, for that matter) you can do this fearlessly. The flavors are vibrant, bold and he tells you if you need to raise the level of heat. Do what he says: if he tells you something needs to marinate overnight, or be cooked a day in advance to allow the flavors to mellow or settle, DO IT! He and his wife have traveled all over the Pacific Rim and bring authentic flavors to the American cook who wants veracity and integrity in their cooking.

Out of +150 cookbooks we own, this is one of the top five. Hugh Carpenter isn't afraid to have you use spices to produce wonderful dishes. His method of separating the recipe into advance preparation and cooking is a great help in preparing something new. His serving sizes are very accurate and menu ideas useful. The photography is outstanding and an added plus in first time preparation. At a dinner party, we rarely dare to prepare a dish we haven't tried, but have done this on five occasions using "Pacific Flavors", all with compliments from everyone. This book is not only an excellent cookbook, but a beautiful coffee table piece also.

In A Portable Mentor For Organizational Leaders, hospital medical director Kendall L. Stewart combines his professional experience and observational skills with the wisdom of the frontline managers and supervisors of Southern Ohio Medical Center, to offer the reader a solid primer to achieving excellence in structured leadership. A Portable Mentor For Organizational Leaders is a practical, straightforward, "reader friendly" management guide and covers how to most efficiently direct others ranging from such considerations as the proper tone to take and the priorities of a leader, to the rules of engagement in dealing with others, handling criticism, choosing one's battles wisely, and much more. A Portable Mentor For Organizational Leaders is thoughtful and thought provoking, highly recommended reading for any manager having to deal with employee absenteeism, staff infighting, low productivity, customer dissatisfaction, vendor incompetence, and more.

Excellent. Well written, excellent ideas with firm experience behind each chapter. Very good book for classroom or busy professionals who need that extra edge.

I have been working with state agencies to upgrade strategic plans and develop measurable performance goals, and this book has been an excellent resource. I loaned my personal copy of Stewart's book to the manager in charge of one department's effort. The next week I saw my copy was marked up and well used. The following week he gave me a brand new copy as he had purchased new books for his entire management team. The strength of the book is it gives you a common sense approach for getting started and following through with a plan for improving performance excellence. If your organization is even considering making an application for a Baldrige-based award, this is a great tool!

This book is excellent. The writing is well done and the ideas have plenty of practice to back them up.

Dr. Stewart and the team at SOMC have composed a must-read for every team leader and those aspiring to organizational leadership. Dr. Stewart takes concepts and principals of which we are all aware and makes them real. He allows us to see ourselves and the others with whom we interact at work in "3-D", offering insights for dealing with every different kind of leadership style. He even reminds us that we don't have to act on every situation. He actually gives permission to ignore certain behaviors and instructs how to deal with negativity and naysayers in the workplace. The book is most helpful in validating what I feel I'm doing right while setting me straight in areas I'm needing to improve in my quest to maintain my effectiveness in my leadership role in my company.
Reading is a luxury for busy people or at least it is for me, but if you only have time for one great book to put you to the top, this is definitely the one!

(...)As Ana goes through one of the most amazing times in her stories. I liked this book, because it gave me a whole new idea on people, and how they can change. And how sometimes, things down go your way. A good saying for this book would be "When one door closes, another opens".

I loved this book. My favorite character is Ana Suarez and I thought that Ana was a real nice person. Ana did what she loved and even though Clarisse was mean to her she was still nice. For the people who have the generation dolls should know that it is kind of wierd reading the book with the generation girls in it. I just wish they were still out. I havn't read all the books though. But this was truly a good book. I loved it! I read it in a day. I got it at noon and finished at night. It's sort of like a short/long story.

I got this book yesterday and finished it this morning. I LOVED IT!!! I liked how Ana tried to stay tough at the track. Of course, I haven't read all the books though, so maybe next month I'll send another review saying I liked another book better.

This is a great book! It shows you that if you work hard YOU CAN DO ANYTHING.

Ana Saurez has been training for the triathlon for a year. She thinks everything is going pretty good until she realizes that Clarisse really doesn't like her... not at all. Then her ankle gets sprained... pure bad luck, she thinks. Until she sees Barbie's video tape of the race. Will she be able to run in the triathlon?

If you like this book read: DEAR AMERICA AND ROYAL DIARIES. They rock.

When Generation Girl dolls were introduced in the spring of last year, I passed them up. Then, in the fall, these books came out and I was hooked on all things Gen Girl. This is a favorite for anybody into sports or who's feeling overwhelmed and like they can't overcome something in their lives. In this story, Ana Suarez meets a guy, gets pushed by a girl, sprains her ankle, breaks up with a guy, gets back with the guy, the same girl that pushed her becomes her personal coach, and Ana still goes on to compete in three Olympic sports. Whew! This girl is busy. But never too bust for her friends, Barbie Roberts, Blaine Gordon, Chelsie Peterson, Lara Morelli-Strauss, Nichelle Williams and Tori Burns. This is a book that always keeps you guessing and has a great, though somewhat predictable ending. Even though this says it's not for ages over 12, that is sooo untrue. It's a great weekend read for older girls, too. Don't feel embarrassed or even hesitate to try this book. It's not my personal favorite in the series but well worth a good look. So? What are you waiting for?