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Just finished reading Paul Petredis' terrific effort. I am the current President of the 35th Infantry Regiment Association and I found the historical aspects of the story to be of particular interest. Paul's story is riveting. I liked the fact that he didn't try and make it a story of personal heroism. As they say in Dragnet "Just the Facts, Mam" and that's what Paul gave us but they were interesting facts and interesting reading. Seems like there should of been a movie come out of this. Thanks Paul. I enjoyed it.

This is the most gripping, facinating non-fiction book I have ever read. It shows the will to survive in the face of overwhelming odds. I wish every high school student would read this book and discover the meaning of a true hero. It is very different from what the movies portray. I recommend reading this book. You won't want to put it down.
O. Mastellos

Facinating true story.

Escape From North Korea by Paul G Petredis

His book is superbly researched and a darn good read of the Forgotten War and the path which lead to it. His personal experience being a soldier in Korea and surviving the conflict gives great credit to him as a man, and his narrative about how he escaped from North Korea is almost beyond description, and should be a must read for anyone who enters the US Military Service. Hope to see future writings by Paul Petredis.

F.Petersen

WOW... war becomes real on these pages, almost too real, and from a soldier with his first-hand account. I found it to be a story of survival and determination, and a credit to the author and to our military. I suppose the most significant part of this story, is the insight into what our soldiers are facing everyday in the Middle East. It should be "must" reading for every person in our Armed Forces, as to what to expect, and how to overcome the impending obstacles, in battle and if captured. An excellent book and a credit to its author. Well done!

Great book, as usual. You won't find yourself staring a single word, daydreaming. Rhita Gawr is a good bad guy, and I find Nuic to be an amusing charachter. He reminds me of my sister. There are some interesting artifacts, and as a video game addict, 'items' amuse me to know end, and I wonder what it would be like to have some of the things ella or 'pale arms' has in Zelda. The only thing about this is the end. This definetely needs a sequeal series, and I'm not sure he's going to make one. If you know something I don't, and he isn't going to make a sequeal series, I'm not sure you should read this. It will drive you insane for a month.

This is a great book! What a great story line!! And is written so to that I can visualize the story as it unfolds. It's a great series for teenagers.

This is the last in a trilogy about the saving of Avalon by three of its long time defenders. Tamwyn, grandson of Merlin, must travel by a secret route to the very stars to save the true source of magic. Scree, the eagleman must lead his people to fight in the war of to save Avalon. Lastly, Elli, a brave young priestess must conquer an evil sorcerer in a realm of complete darkness, Shadowroot. Together they must overcome all the odds in order to save Avalon, especially at the final battle in Mudroot.

The story keeps you turning page after page with anticipation to discover just what will happen next to each character. Their adventures are spellbinding, gripping, and exciting and filled with vibrant descriptions of the characters, scenery and emotions. To truly appreciate the third book in this trilogy reading the first two, CHILD OF THE DARK PROPHECY (The Great Tree of Avalon, Book 1) SHADOWS ON THE STARS (The Great Tree of Avalon, Book 2) will provide a greater insight overall. Also reading T. A. Barron's MERLIN SERIES will enrich your total reading experience.

After this novel, I sincerely hope that T. A. Barron expands and writes an Arthurian series about Merlin and the rest of the earthbound characters from these novels. I'm sure this author could lend some new twists and turns to an old tradtional favorite!

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

Fans of the Trilogy "The Great Tree of Avalon" have been eagerly awaiting the final installment. They need wait no longer for only their imaginations could have prepared them for the newest adventure in "The Eternal Flame." Now that the conquest of Avalon "the world between all worlds" is at hand, the next step is to conquer Earth.

Eli and Nuic know the crystal must be destroyed. They head to the Lost City on their mission. Elves, humans, eaglefolk, and tree spirits must form an alliance to do battle against Rhita Gawr and his ogres, trolls, and immortal dragons. This is a battle between good and evil; it's gory, brutal, and fierce.

This book has it all -- action, adventure, and humor. Reading this book becomes an adventure in itself. You almost feel as though you are there in the midst of the action. The characters jump off the page and lead you through the battle to save earth. The cover is perfect for this book. It hints at dark secrets inside. The print is a nice size. This book is well written; however it was a little difficult to read without having read the first two books, which I intend to do. I foresee a revisit to Avalon in the future. I recommend "The Eternal Flame" to those that enjoy fantasy and science fiction.

Some book series end with a disappointment, or cliffhanger. Some books end with a poorly written ending, or one that does not make sense. That, however, is not the case with this book. The Great Tree of Avalon: The Eternal Flame is a great ending to a great series. The book is the final installment of the trilogy, and follows the story of the three separate paths that each character takes in the book. It follows the original path of Tamwyn as he makes his way up to the upper branches, and stars beyond of the Great Tree. As well as following the story of Tamwyn, this book also follows the stories of Eli as she makes her way into the darkest reaches of Shadowroot, to destroy the crystal of Vagelano. On top of those two stories, this book also follows a third. The journey of Scree as he makes his way back to his native land, to band together his kinsmen for the fight for Avalon.

This book is the best in the trilogy in my opinion. It excellently wraps together all of the main storylines, as well as a few other minor storylines that are less important. There are no plot holes, as far as I can tell, and everything is perfectly wrapped together. This final chapter of the trilogy also has many more twists and turns, and unexpected surprises than the other two. Along with being a very complete novel, this book is also very well written. There are no unimportant characters. Every character in the entire book has a significant part to play. Each character also has their own personality, which other authors often fail to do. This book is also very imaginative. The names of the made-up lands, are very believable and well thought up. The entire book is extremely descriptive, and as a whole, paints a very good picture of the land of Avalon. There is not a single vague scenario in the entire book.

This is a hard book to just pick up and start reading. The reason for that is that this is the last book in a trilogy, which is a spin off of a previous five book series. It would be very advisable to read the initial Lost Years of Merlin series, before reading this trilogy. Although it is possible to pick up in the middle, it is hard, and you will more than likely find yourself lost. This book is also listed as a children's book, but it is by no means. Although this book is described to be for a younger audience, there is nothing childish about it. This book contains everything a good epic/ fantasy story should have. It has a good plot, descriptive battle scenes, a very good description of the land, and older characters. This isn't just another story of kids going off to save the world. There is much more detail to this, and for that reason, it is really readable by anyone.

I have enjoyed ALL of Rhys Bowen's murder mysteries. I write this review of the Constable Evans book because Rhys will no longer be writing this series. This is a big disappointment as I enjoyed the innate goodness of Constable Evans and his struggles with humanity in a small slice of earth that struggles with it's own history and growth. I have collected all the paperbacks of this series and I guess I'll just have to keep reading them over and over.

That's surprising given I've been to Wales and it was very foggy and damp -- but the Wales described in this book is a wonderful place indeed -- beautiful and filled with kind, caring people (who unfortunately for any outsider speak Welsh!)

This is the second book in the series -- I'm reading them in order -- and I think I liked it better than the first. I thought at first I had everything all figured out, and was disappointed, but as it turned out, I wasn't even close. That's a great mystery. Add to that a wonderful world you enter when you read this book...

The plot involves a summer resident (a retired Colonel living on a pension who comes to this tiny village in Wales every year for a holiday) who is found dead right after he's discovered some ruins. The local constable, Evan Evans, immediately believes he was murdered, but the police higher up the chain of command try to insist it's an accident. Then there is another death -- made to look like a suicide. Is there one killer or two? Evans gets involved in trying to find the connection between these two deaths as the key to discovering what happened.

All in all, a great book to curl up with when you have the time to read uninterrupted -- it creates a wonderful mood.

This series is set in the peaceful Welsh village of Llanfair and features Evan Evans, the local constable. When two recently arrived Londoners are murdered, Evans must sift through the rivalries that the victims were involved in. This is a well-crafted series with likable characters and well-written plots. Each entry in the series is better than the one before. If you like British procedurals, add this to your to-buy list.

After finishing this thoroughly satisfying cozy, you'll feel as if you had an insider's visit to a charming little village of Llanfair in Wales. The characters actually breathe, the language is just plain FUN, these are people you've sure you have truly met. The writing is clever and inspired and the scenes are wonderfully painted. Constable Evan Evans is the policeman with both a heart and a brain, as well as a coodling landlady and enough love interest to keep tongues wagging. Dueling church billboards are a witty and delightful touch.

This reader is delighted that there is more of Evans and Llanfair waiting. If you have made it through the series and wonder what's next - then M.C. Beaton's Hamish MacBeth series of cozies might should be added to your reading list.

Life in Llanfair is about to get another jolt. Colonel Arbuthnot is hit over the head and killed right after discovering an ancient ruin on the nearby mountains. Meanwhile, tensions build in the town when Evans-the-Meat announces a plan to put the village on the map and returning resident Ted Morgan announces plans to turn the old slate mine into an amusement park. Then a second body turns up. Constable Evan Evans finds himself overwhelmed with events and trying to find the pieces to make sense of it all. But if that's not complication enough, there's a new female resident in town, and she also has her eye on the eligible lawman.

I just discovered this series last month, and I've already read two of them. The characters and setting are charming. The author's obvious love of them comes through on every page. The plot is great as well. While I had some things figured out, there were still enough twists to keep me surprised until the end.

Anyone looking for a relaxing cozy mystery would do well to book some time in Llanfair. I'm hooked and look forward to many happy visits with Evan and his neighbors.

In the title it states "you won't be disappointed" maybe I need to re-read the book. I was a little disappointed.

Expect A Miracle: The Four-Step Life-Changing "Question & Answer Process" For Managing Your Healing And Health by Dr. Tel Franklin is a "user friendly" self-help workbook for improving one's physical and mental health and habits. Questions for self-awareness and self-actualization form cornerstones of the prompts that lead the reader on a voyage of discovery and understanding with the goal of improving one's overall quality of life. Expect A Miracle is a recommended do-it-yourself workbook addition to self-help, self-improvement bookshelves.

Before I read Expect a Miracle I was in constant pain from a Worker's Comp injury. Everything required authorization by the insurance. I was referred to a surgeon who immediately wanted to operate to fuse two vertebrae in my neck. This terrified me but I felt trapped and limited in my choice of treatment options. After I read Expect a Miracle by Tel Franklin, M.D. which explains both conventional and alternative treatments and how to develop "appreciative dialogue" with everyone involved in your "healing journey" I became empowered. I coordinated many different treatment options as suggested in his book. Through the workbook format of the book I was able to evaluate each option. This book gave me control of my life again. Dr Franklin helps you to feel good about yourself, your choices in life and makes you aware of all the little miracles we experience in everyday life - the real priorities. I chose to have a successful surgery and am now considering acupuncture as an alternative to steroids for my son's asthma. This book is filled with so many positve success stories I recommend it to everyone. It is so uplifting you can't put it down and the workbook sections are easy, fun and insightful.

I have used Dr. Franklin's book for personal and professional purposes and found that it offers me and my patients a deeper insight and new perspective toward healthcare. The workbook not only educates the readers about alternative and complementary medicine, it guides them toward becoming actively involved and accountable for their health.

Dr. Franklin's book has offerred me the opportunity to enhance dialogue and relationships I have with my patients in addition to revamping my own personal outlook and choices. It is an excellent resource and should be on the shelf of patients and provider alike.

The book shows a practical way to discuss the inner self in the medical process of health and/or healing. It is wonderfully written in that the workbook section gives a step-by-step plan that requires journal writings. These are done in a positive way.

The bottom line is that this is how medicine should be practiced not only by doctors and health care providers but especially by patients. We learn how patients through Appreciative Dialogue have postive choices for optimum health.

After reading this book, I am not surprised to learn that Dr. Tel Franklin is ranked in the top 50 physicians in California.

This is much better than all Dr. Andrew Weil's books.

I was asked to put together a t-shirt quilt in less than a month for a raffle and I was quite daunted by this challenge. I got Lauren's book and I could not have been happier with the quilt! I was able to finish it in about 1 1/2 weeks. She stressed the importance of proper planning and takes you step by step and when it came time to put it together, it was a breeze! She had lots of tips to help working with the t-shirt material and now people are lining up for me to make more. Her book is a great addition to my quilting library!

Lauren's book is terrific for guiding you through making a T-shirt quilt. And what better way to preserve your memories (and your closet will have more room once you have added the "T"s to your quilt).
It's a fun process - and it's very, very doable! I highly recommend this book to anyone considering making this quilt!

I just finished making my first T-shirt quilt using this book and it turned out incredible! Although I have done a bit of sewing, I realized that I needed some guidance on this project because I had never made a quilt before and because I was using T-shirt jersey which can be tricky for sewing. Based on earlier reviews of this book, I bought it and it was perfect. The author, Lauren Kingsland, literally goes step-by-step through the process and her writing is so clear that I had absolutely no problem understanding what I needed to do. She gives a lot of helpful hints and the appendices are quite helpful too. While I really appreciated the complete and clear instructions, I equally appreciated the emphasis she put on the importance of careful planning and design. Because of this emphasis on design, I ended up with a quilt that was not only technically well-constructed, but was also a "piece of art". I am proud to be able to give this quilt as a gift to my teenager. If you want to make a T-shirt quilt, this is absolutely, positively, the book to have.

I decided to make T-shirt quilts for my daughters, nieces and nephews as HS graduation gifts. I'm so glad I bought this book before I started the first quilt. It was very helpful, especially with design elements and measurements.

I always buy a t-shirt when I travel -- why, I'm not sure. I wear them once or twice and they end up in a stack in the corner of my closet. Now I know why I have been saving them. Lauren's instructions area clear and clever. Her illustrations and examples are fool-proof. I've selected a great sashing fabric and am on my way to a "scrapbook I can sleep under!"

First Lady was an excellent Chapter 2 to Madam President! This book was a lot of fun and it really showed a true to life version of families today. This book is a very easy and enjoyable read! I hope there will be a third installment for these amazing women! Cooper and Novan are an excellent team and their writing styles just flow together effortlessly.
This book is worth every penny in my opinion.

I am a very big fan of Blayne Cooper and T. Novan, and have read most of their published work. They certainly do not disappoint with 'First Lady.' A fantastic follow-up novel to their collaborative work 'Madam President,' 'First Lady' ties up all the loose ends while still keeping the reader fully engaged.

Presidential biographer and fiancee, Lauren Strayer, plans her wedding day with help from the President's mother and social secretary. President Devlyn Marlowe and her bride-to-be deal with family issues (i.e., Lauren's father) and new relationship woes. They learn to trust each other more fully and redefine their life goals together. They also deal with outside forces such as Dev's children and the press.

This is a well-rounded story with a lot of depth and dimensionality. The characters are likable and the writing is elegant. I highly recommend it as permanent addition to your bookshelf.

While "Madam President and its sequel "First Lady" may not be filled with the drama or edginess of TV's "The West Wing"; it does have romance that is set against the backdrop of the White House and the difficulty the demands of presidental responsibility and media attention place upon a relationship.

Both books use the technique of chapters representing months of the year and within are contained snapshots of moments; tender, tense, humorous, frustrating, soulful and chilling. They become perfect pearls strung together to provide a necklace filled with all the elements of an evolving and growing relationship. As Devlyn Marlowe must learn to balance her Presidental duties with the needs of her children and her own heart; so must Lauren Strayer, her chosen biographer, come to terms with her own growing admiration and affection for the woman she finds beneath the presidential image.

Balancing out this book are a plethora of engaging supporting characters including a pug who has little use for the power of the Presidency. In addition, three precocious children insure that neither woman can ignore the reality and mundane aspects of building a family.

I thoroughly enjoyed both books and all the characters warmed my heart. The dialogue and characterizations provided a pleasant read and I was overjoyed to continue their tale in the sequel. If you are looking for believable characters who just happen to call 1600 Pennsylvania Ave home, consider these books.

It was well worth the wait!!!! I finished it in one day!! The story was excellent. A wonderful book and a welcome addition to my collection.

I couldn't be happier with this novel - the characters are absolutely charming. I could not put the book down until I finished it

I laughed out loud many times while reading First Lady.

The dialogue is really well written, I could totally visualize the action.

There are a couple real tear jerker moments.

Can't wait to to read the author's newest book.

This is a Keeper !

This is a wonderful book for reference to help any quilter improve her skills. I had created my own methods for "painting with fabric. Ms. Anderson makes it much easier.

This product is good if you have already ready Charlotte's first book. It is not enough otherwise.

Exceptional simple explanation and illustrations. A valuable addition to my library

This is an excellent book. I'll keep it forever as a reference book. It arrived in perfect shape and in a short time from when ordered. Thank You.

This is a great book. Charlotte brings people to life in her quilts. I am truly amazed and inspired by her work. She guides you thru the process to approaching quilt making with her techniques. I am still working on making my first face quilt and although it takes some work...it is well worth it if you are interested in this kind of quilt art. Another great book i am happy to own.

Until search engines get a heck of a lot more intelligent than they are now, the best source for web site recommendations is from human beings. Particularly humans passionate about their subject matter. Judy and Gloria won't waste your time with a bazillion irrelevant links. They know their subject matter, and they know a good site when they see one. They're also a stitch. Or perhaps two stitches. Buy this book!

In addition to extremely helpful tips throughout, this little book is jammed-packed with great sites that are nicely arranged. No more wasting time with a search engine for me! I give it two thumbs way up!

Judy and Gloria have done it again! They've boiled down all the obfuscations of the net into discussions that quilters will enjoy. They offer their picks for the best Web sites to find free patterns, free quilting how-tos, and even free stuff for doll-makers. It would be hard to find this kind of stuff with a searcher. The net information in this book is completely different from what's in their Quilter's Computer Companion. That's a good book too, but this is more updated and complete. This is a very easy book to read, learn from and enjoy.

This book is a valuable resource for quilters at all levels of computer knowledge. It explains away a lot of the "mysteries" of why your computer acts the way it does and points you in various directions to research out your own particular interests. Written in an easy conversational tone, it imparts a lot of information without talking down or over your head.

Every quilter should own this book. Thanks Judy and Gloria for putting together such a wonderful book. Keep up the good work!!

THRIVE! is a wake-up call to the fact that there is nothing more important than our spiritual health. Tackling issues such as self-acceptance, forgiveness and rejection head-on, we are encouraged to honestly and finally deal with our issues!

Felicia T. Scott has captured the essence of what it takes to survive this existence we call "Life". 'Thrive!' is a lifeline to anyone who is sinking into the depths of despair, despondency and discouragement. Thank you Ms. Scott for not only feeding us with nourishing words of wisdom but also showing us how to prepare our own meals!

Felicia Scott is a truthteller who spurs you to action. She has a matter of fact way of presenting issues and solutions that actually empowers the reader. Thrive! is a must-read, especially for that person looking to grow and is willing to turn within to experience their own greatness. --Cheryl Smith, KKDA-AM, Dallas, TX

Felicia Scott's book provides an eloquent, insightful and humorous pathway to those who seek guidance down life's rocky road. She maps out a no-nonsense guide on how to deal with issues-she inspires us to take control, get over it-and move on. Ms. Scott's beautiful poetry is an added bonus. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is feeling sorry for themselves-you will feel empowered to move on by the end of the book.

THRIVE! 7 Strategies for Extraordinary Living is like the perfect blend of WOMAN THOU ART LOOSED and CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE WOMAN'S SOUL. It will capture the heart of every woman who felt she was the only one going through and assure her that she can overcome; she can rise to every occasion. Yes, she can survive! In fact, she can do more than that - she can Thrive!

Ms. Scott, thank you for your transparency, insight and courage in writing this book. Sometimes I felt like I personally knew you and even more than that...you personally knew me. You were all up in my business!

It's more than a book to me. It's more of a life reference guide that I will turn to again and again for encouragement, wisdom and inspiration. I'm very excited about using the journaling guide in the back to help me dig out the beautiful woman that's inside of me.

Thank you so much for writing this book! I know what my friends are getting for Christmas this year.

Bro. Browder picks up where he left off with his first powerhouse of essays. He is a on a mission to help people of African descent free their mind. And he is doing a tremendous job. In this book he gives his analysis on racism, white supremacy, health, spirituality, corruption of the media and many other topics.

Awesome is the only word to discribe this book. I have been on a self-journey for forty years,and I was shocked to learn so much new information. Some of us educators tend to get lazy, believing that we've learned enough already that we can afford to take the "get around to it" attitude." So to all of you sisters and brothers that teach our children, this book is a MUST READ. For seekers of the TRUTH, it too is a must. Mr. Browder, I take my hat off to you. You make me so proud! hotep!

... BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY. WELL, HERE ARE SOME SPECIFIC MEANS.

This is a must,must,must! It was an incredible book. This book need to be taught to sons by our fathers. This is a book worth passing down to upcoming generations.

Whether you are in the USA, UK or the Motherland, this book is an inspiration and guide to those who want to do more than 'talk'. It promotes the act and determination of 'get up and do something for YOUR people'. I know My People are Great, I believe My People are able to achieve their greatness because OUR God is Great. Encourage one another to rise up in Oneness