Stuart Books

I found this publication to be well written, well organized and exactly what I needed for my research.

This must be the best book on the Civil War written by a woman! The layout is incredible. Every one should read this book

HOUSE CALLS is an outstanding book about Dr. Mack Roberts, a 97 year-old country doctor in Wayne County, Kentucky who practiced medicine for 61 years-until he was 90 years old. Delivering over 4,000 babies in his lifetime, Dr. Roberts is a legend around South Central Kentucky. This book portrays the life of a not-so-typical country doctor through vivid descriptions of events and happenings. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the past and present of a country doctor in a poor, rural area!

I read this book several years ago, so I'm a bit foggy about the details. Seeing it listed on Amazon recently jogged my memory a bit. I remember at one point trying to find more books (or any info at all about this author) - without much luck. Anyway, the story takes place in the future after some sort of nuclear dissaster, but it is not like your usual postapocalytic yarn. Unusual characters, completely unpredictable plot and solid writing. I highly recommend it!

The Houseparty is a delightful Regency Romance (Fawcett 1985) by Romance's Resident Genius, Anne Stuart. I love a great many writers for their various styles, but Stuart seems to do it all, and do it time and again. From the most provoking dark and sinister psychological thrillers, to ghostly tales, and with her parade of anti-hero heroes, no one touches Stuart. This time her delight is making us love a spy, Captain Michael Fraser. It's a witty dance on the high wire, with spirited Lizzie Traherne leading Michael and everyone else on a wild chase.

Sumner, her brother, informs Elizabeth that they are retiring to the country for the long weekend for a houseparty at Adolphus Wingert. Lizzie is not amused. She is especially peeved when Sumner encourages her to permit Adolphus to court her. There are many reasons why she wants nothing to do with Adolphus. He favors pink. He dresses in pink, he is fat like a pink pig and he has fat pink lips, which he smacks every time he is trying to cop a feel off Lizzie. Sumner is the local vicar, and Adolphus is his patron, so Sumner sees a match between his sister and his patron as good for his position. While Lizzie admits she is out of the schoolroom at 23-year-old, she's hardly ready to stick a spoon in the wall, nor is she about to accept a suit from Adolphus. Another reason against the match is Adolphus' battle-ax of a mother hates Lizzie and will go to various extremes to keep her darling baby boy (40-years-old baby boy) away from the "unsuitable" Lizzie.

Elizabeth finds, however, the weekend is far from the dull houseparty she anticipated. Oh, Adolphus is true to form in his pink get up, so is mummy dearest. There the various house guests keep things lively. There is Brenna, a beautiful young lady wanting to snare Sumner, but she has competition from the Contessa, a luscious young widow, who is up to something. One needs a dance card to keep score of whose bedroom she is going in or coming out of next!

Michael Fraser intrigues Lizzie. He is handsome, but with an air of mystery around him, with rumors swirling about he is a spy for the French. Since Lizzie's older brother is doing undercover work for the English in France, she sees the possibility of Fraser's activities as a peril to her brother, so sets about to foil Fraser. She accidentally learns there is a list of English spies in France hidden somewhere in Adolphus' home, she knows she must be the one to find it. Her brother's name will appear on that list and it would mean is arrest and execution. However, she starts hoping Michael is not a French spy, and thinks maybe her intervention will prevent his arrest by the English.

As Lizzie slips around in the middle of the night to find the list, believing everyone to be asleep, she discovers the hallways to the bedrooms resembles the opening of A Shot In The Dark! There is Brenna spying on Sumner. Sumner slipping into the Contessa's room. But the Contessa just came from Sir Maurice's room and disappeared into Michael's. As Lizzie dashes to hide, the game of musical rooms continues leaving her exhausted and dizzy!

It a brilliantly funny, lighter Stuart, that will leave you smiling!

I frequently seek copies of this book to give to old and young Jews (and would not hesitate to give to non-Jewish friends). It contains a collection of the practices that European Jews used, and transported to the US, to ward off the Evil Eye which was a constant (though imaginary) threat to their peace and comfort. While the Evil Eye, a form of the Angel of Death, is an enormous opponent, it is much more manageable by the repetition of simple phrases or the attachment of bright ribbons than the actual threats presented by hostile political forces and populations. As my mother, first generation American, read this book she often commented, "That's right. We did that." The implication was that any sane person would do the same thing. I have learned that Italian peasants among others shared some of the same practices

This book was recommended to me by a colleague when I was asked to do a presentation at work. Expecting a book with a lot of jargon or unlikely examples, I was pleasantly surprised.

Ms. Stuart gives specific examples so that you know exactly what she means, and you, the reader, will know that the steps she talks of are doable. From the preparation to delivery, she covers the whole gamut.

Towards the end of the book, she discusses humor, which is helpful, but she also discusses talking to the media, which sounds great (but I really don't know when I would use it). The use of visual aids and scripts are covered.

I have recommended this book to students and coworkers. I would recommend keeping a copy for personal reference.

This is an excellent book for those starting in the Calligraphy business. It is well written, easy to read and has many fine illustrations. The author has written a book that caters to the artist. He knows that a lot of artists have a hard time with sales and are often very critical of themselves. His philosophy is to jump in and start working with easier projects and you will gain experience and clients as you go. There are many helpful tecniques I haven't found in other calligraphy books, such as how to address envelopes, the proper way to fill in certificates, and what to do if you have made a mistake! A small book packed with extremely useful information. Note, this book does not include instructions on letter forms and basic calligraphy, you will need to refer to other books for that.

As a long-time collector of the Howard Huge cartoons, I am pleased to recommend this funny and endearing collection to all Saint Bernard lovers. As only an experienced owner can do, Bill Hoest has captured the essence of the Saint Bernard personality, as well as the joys and complexities of living with a gentle giant!

Books keeps you captivated with an interesting twist. Author presents concepts that makes you pause to think about what could happen in the future. I'd recommend this as a very interesting read.