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This story is suitable for all ages. It is for the old and the young ones.I like this book mainly because the characters are humorous and interesting, the setting of the story are not too much and last of all it is full of emotions. Happiness, sorrow, excitement and it is also a matter of life and death.

I enjoyed reading Charlotte's Web as a child and now I enjoy reading the book to my children and students. I think part of the reason this book has remained one of my favorites is because of the classic friendship between Wilbur and Charlotte. Both characters demonstrate an unselfish kind of love that is demonstrated from the time they meet. As a mother I want to teach my children the valuable life lesson of being a good friend and I think this story teaches that lesson in a non-didactic fashion. Charlotte's Web will forever be a classic in my heart.

I purchased this book several years ago to give me more insight into E.B. White's classic novel. Every time I read and re-read the notes, rewrites and history of this touching story for children, I find myself learning so much more about the writing style of this fabulous author. The photographs of White's farmhouse add texture and depth to the story and my first grade students appreciated that he, too, had to make revisions on his work! A wonderful resource for anyone interested in children's literature.

I felt really sad seeing this book was among the bargain books in Borders Bookstore the other day. This is a great book, talking about almost everything on Charlotte's Web, and a lot about E.B. White the author.

The main part is the chindren's famous fiction, Charlotte's Web. The layout of the novel is the same as the one originally published. Prof Neumeyer's Notes are scattered in the big margin beside the text of Charlotte's Web.

A very well researched book, it contains an introduction before the novel. After the novel, there are several appendices. In Appendix D, E.B. White's Letters and Comments about Charlotte's Web, we can read several short essays by E.B. White, including Death Of A Pig, and The Future of Reading. The Recommended Reading and Works Cited are also very helpful to understand the fiction and E.B. White.

After reading the book, I understand Charlotte's Web much better. If lots of knowleged people had read this book, they would have never made any unforgiveable mistakes. (Such as, Edward C. Sampson in E.B. White, Twayne United States Authors Series, wrongly stating the girl's name as Fern Zucherman. In a recently published children's book, The Art of Reading, Fern bacame Fern Avery! Do the editors still edit?)

It also shows how E.B White revised his novel, thus teaching us how to write well!

White takes you away to a world unlike any other and makes you feel as if you were actually there. Tremendous story for Children and Adults alike.

I have read all 5 books in the series and I love all of them very much it is a series you can read once and learn something then re read and learn something new! I recomend them to anyone anywhere of any age age or sex they are a excellent read!

I thought that tha storyline was very well laid out, and always interesting. I have read all 5 books in tha series and find each one to be VERY good... If yer looking for a good book, any of the anthropos books will do....

I first read this series when I was a child and loved it from the beginning. It is an awesome parity to the Bible, which allows younger readers understand the story of Jesus a little more easily. John goes to Anthropos first, in The Sword Bearer, and finds a person from his past there. Then, his niece, Lisa, and nephews, Wesley and Kurt, go there in The Tower of Geburah, and they find out that adventures can be both scary as well as fun.
It is a series that will enchant the young and fill the old with joy. Read it for yourself and find out how enchanted and joyful you will be!

THE ASPHALT JUNGLE is probably one of the earliest crime caper stories written in which the details of the planning, execution and aftermath of a crime are explained. It may not be the first book of its kind but it's certainly the earliest that I can remember reading and is a terrific study of the interactions of a diverse group of individuals who are all dependent on one another for the success of their operation.

We are softened up right at the opening of the book with a statement from the new Chief of Police acknowledging that the crime rate in their (unnamed) city was at disturbing levels. He follows this up by vowing that he was going to make a difference and clean up the city while he was running the police force.

We switch over to the criminals where a plan is being organised by a mastermind criminal known as Herr Doktor, a very unlikely looking little man who has just been released from prison. Doc is after three reliable men to help him carry out his plan and asks a small-time bookie named Cobby for help assembling them. Cobby's link to Doc is through Doc's cellmate from prison. The plan that Doc has cooking is of a jewellery heist that could be worth half a million dollars.

They recruit Gus, a small hunchbacked man with a bad temper as their driver, Louis "Schemer" Bellini as their lockman and the largely unknown quantity of a man named Dix as their muscle. They then turn to a crooked lawyer named Emmerich to stake the operation. Emmerich is well known in criminal circles for his wealth and tight lips, but little do the conspiring thieves know that his fortune has dwindled to the point where he is now just about broke. The prospect of such a huge take is almost too much for Emmerich to conceal his enthusiasm agreeing to finance the operation while secretly planning a double cross would solve his financial woes.

Even though the planning is impeccable, problems occur during the heist and the way in which the makeshift team works together is critical to their success. It's this aspect of the story that becomes the main focus once the robbery is over and the pressure of evading an ever tightening police dragnet is applied.

W.R. Burnett has written a wonderful story of desperation, deception and mistrust set in a gritty world of tough criminals and equally tough cops. He has given his caper the suitably dark setting of a brooding city rife with corruption as he dangles the promise of vast wealth just out of reach of his flawed characters.

In Little Caesar ,W R Burnett wrote a classic and pivotal novel of the rise of gangsterism .Twenty years later ,in 1949 ,he wrote The Asphalt Jungle and in so doing introduced most of the elements of the caper novel -a complicated robbery for big stakes is planned and we the reader watch as events unfold from planning to execution.
The switch from the emphasis on individualism and the charismatic figure of the gangster to this novel where the emphasis is on teamwork ,planning and the meticulous application of specialist skills is in many ways refelective of societal change and the shift away from crime as an individual response ,to crime as a corporate entity .

The plotting ,as befits the subject,is mechanical and the caper is laid out before the reader ;it is precisely timed and requires absolute adherence to detail and schedule in order to work.

The contrast between this cold impersonal planning and the unpredictability of human emotions and behaviour is pivotal to the story and exposes the folly of any plans which fail to take the human element into account

Burnett is good at showing the clash between the criminals and the cops and succeeds in dividing reader loyalties -the two sides are opposed but share common characteristics.

Good pulp writing and a slick piece of gem bright plotting

The Asphalt Jungle is perhaps best known for its 1950s film adaptation (..supposedly a real good movie). However little do most folks realize the screenplay was co-authored by the man (Burnett) who wrote the original novel. The novel is generally available in paperback form in the UK but only as an "e-book" in the USA. This is a shame because I was surprised at how wonderful a story The Asphalt Jungle really is.

Okay, so what *is* the story? It is about a bunch of low-life criminals planning a jewelry store heist. The characters are an eclectic bunch (rednecks, blue collar immigrants, a German "doctor", a wealthy lawyer). Each person is greedy and distrustful of each other. Despite carefully planning the heist doesn't come off terribly well. Tragically, it is the individual weaknesses of the characters and the mutual distrust which ultimately leads to catastrophic consequences.

While the story might sound somewhat formulaic (..Reservoir Dogs seems almost like a modern film adaptation of it) I found the book to be a most enjoyable read. The prose has a tight feel, and the characterizations are simply wonderful. I plan to seek out other works by Burnett such as Little Caesar.

Bottom line: a classic. Strongly recommended.

Though numerous susbsequent imitations have taken some of the edge off this classic novel, it is still a powerful look into the seedy underworld of post-WWII America (Burnett knows the milieu-- he was one of the first on the scene of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, and once worked as a night clerk at a hotel frequented by lowlifes and criminals). While it is a caper novel (the first one, in fact), it has less to do with the mechanics of carrying out a major crime (in this case, a million-dollar jewelry store heist) than it does with the interplay of the gangsters. H. R. F. Keating ranks it as one of the 100 best crime and mystery books, yet it seems as if Burnett's work has been largely (and unjustly) forgotten today.

I bought this book for my daughter who loves animals. She was not disappointed. This cute hand sized but large (700+ pages) book is chock full of wonderful pictures of all kinds of baby animals. It's a great gift for an animal lover.

I got this as a gift. The recipient absolutely loves it and has been raving about what an awesome gift it is.

Beautiful pictures, all sorts of animals, perfect gift, must see (better have) one.

The book is small but heavy - it's a high quality print, contaning hundreds of pictures of baby animals by themselves or being cared for by their mothers. The selection is very good, and makes for a great reading with my little kids.

Wow! I was fascinated and intrigued by the wealth of historical knowledge I gained about the Incas, while being entertained by this incredible story! A must read for all ages, but a great way to get children to enjoy history and reading.

I gave this book to my grandchildren-ages 11 and 13 ( girl and boy) and they loved it! It has a combination of ancient lore and mystery that kids are facinated with, plus the animal heroism that we all love. They totally don't realize that it's educational at all!

Baktar is a fascinating cat who will introduce you to historical fiction in a way that is both fun and educational--for both children and adults. What an imagination this author has! Bring us more!

This is a perfect book for children, and an interesting read for adults as well. It contains a wealth of information about the culture of the Incas and the lore of the Tarquoias, and reads very prettily as both a story and a textbook. The narration is presented in an easy and conversational manner, and as long as you look up the pronunciation of the Inca words, this would be a fun book to read out loud as well.

It gave me great pleasure to purchase and now to review Diana's book. I had tried to find copies several years ago but everywhere I looked it was out of stock. Although I have not seen her for many years and never had the pleasure of seeing her dance with the NYC Ballet, I am very proud of her accomplishments and of being able to purchasing copies for my siblings. Now, I will be ordering copies for my grandchildren. The girls will love receiving copies. It is an excellent book for anyone, young or old, who appreciates others who have fulfilled their dreams. The drawings and pictures are wonderful. I recommend this book to anyone who has a child, enjoys ballet or loves to read a wide variety of inspirational books.

My daughter enjoyed this book, but there seemed to be a little too much detail to hold her interest completely (she's 8). Overall, she liked it though. It had nice pictures that helped to make it interesting.

I'm not a ballerina--I am one of those who took a few years of dance and never had the drive or desire to work at it--but I love this book!

White shows that she had to work to achieve her dream, that she sometimes made mistakes, that it helped to have suport of other people but that ultimately it was up to HER.

Wonderful!

This book, although short and recommended for ages 4-8, is inspiring for ages 4-104 (lol). It's great to read when you're discouraged about anything (not just ballet), because it motivates you to get your butt out there and try again! Now on a personal note...Diana is my teacher and has inspired me time after time to work even harder than I thought possible. Get the book and keep it around for when you're down, because it'll help you through almost anything!

I love this book. Only problem is it is not a board book so I have to be careful when using it around my one year old. Maybe I missed the information on it being a paperback.

This is a very nice Barney book that demonstrates not only good manners but also cooperation and cleaning up. In the story, Baby Bop is having a pretend birthday party for Mr. Bear. Baby Bop and Barney decide to use the pretend session to practice their manners. They then set up a party table, blow up balloon, get out toy plates, make peanut butter sandwiches, make music, have a puppet show, etc.

Besides practicing say 'please' and 'thank you', Barney shows children that you don't speak with your mouth full, and that after you are done playing that the right thing to do is to clean up. (Go Barney!)

One of things that I wanted to add was that this book is appropriate to use as a beginning reader. My daughter, who is six, reads this as one of her practice books. Since there is no "search inside this book" feature I'll give you the text from the last page so you can judge the reading level for yourself. This is perhaps the most challenging text in the book.

The two friends take turns
washing and drying dishes.
Barney says, "Thank you for inviting
me to your nice party, Baby Bop."
Baby Bop smiles happily.
"You're welcome," she says.

Five Stars. Here's a Barney book that demonstrates the wonder of please and thank you, as well as demonstrates that you don't talk with your mouth full, and that part of manners is also cleaning up after yourself. Good Read-Aloud. Typical and good Barney artwork.

Engaging story line. Lots of good examples of proper please and thank you use. My daughter enjoys it every time.

As always, with all Barney books, we find brillant colorful illustrations in this wonderful book of learning the importance of please and thank you. Mr. Bear is having a make-believe birthday party and Barney is takes us through a lively story using the words,"please" and "thank you," throughout. This is a great teaching help for parents to use to encourage their young ones to have manners. Great storyline! Great illustrations and great educational value.

I love how Diane mixes her stories to bring out smiles, frowns, laughs, tears and everything in between. She has a way of telling her experiences growing that puts you there with her. The stories are funny, sad, and put God very much a part of her life.
--brother Bill

Reminisce with Diane, and trigger some of your own joyous memories.
Her stories will make you laugh, others will make you cry. They show that God is always with us.
Receive an inspiring perspective on the beauty of her childhood days in Michigan. Enjoy her vivid description of memories that span from Michigan to South Carolina.
Old and young alike, will enjoy this book. It will lift your spirit!

Delightful short stories filled with humor and heartwarming truths. Each new story of Diane's family life experiences is filled with hope and inspiration. Keeps the reader turning pages wanting to read more.

Diane Dean White has given us so much in her current volume, "Beach Walks." Even though I know her youngest son, Brian, I've never met her in person. Yet, after reading "Beach Walks" it's as though I grew up in the same neighborhood with her children, and maybe even near her during those wonderful childhood years.

Her recollections of the family neighborhood(s), the trips to Florida to visit her grandparents, and the creativity of both parents is really heart-warming. Maybe a family like this one really does exist. Of course it does...Diane grew up in it!

Her poignant illustrations, life applications, and gems of wisdom have made me laugh, have brought tears to my eyes, and have stirred a desire to be closer to those who mean so much in my life.

Her retelling of the children's first dog, "General Lee" was about as funny and as sensitively captivating as any story I've read in a very long time. Her passion for people, for God, and for life is contagious.

This is a volume suitable for just about every occasion. I plan to buy several for gifts.

Do the same. It is money well spent.

Under the Faery Blue Moon--Dawn Thompson--At last, fans of Ms. Thompson and her melodious style have the sequel to "Belle of the Blue Moon Ball", where we met the mischievous Puck and his accomplice Oberon. The two are still up to their elbows in magical mayhem, only this time Queen Tatiana is on to them. Can they complete their mission and still manage to placate the queen? Ms. Thompson will delight fans with this lighthearted romp through London, especially with the aftermath of the havoc wreaked on the Blue Moon Ball (which begins in the Blue Moon Magic anthology)! Be on the lookout for her other award-winning books, "The Ravencliff Bride", "The Waterlord" and "The Falcon's Bride".

The Anti-Kissing League--Leanne Burroughs--Set in 1909, Georgia, Millicent Baker is captivated by the handsome new stranger in town, Geoffrey Standish. Though he wants no serious commitments, he cannot overlook the genuine goodness and beauty in Millie. With a curmudgeonly anti-kissing league trying to dry up all the love, a fateful wish on the Blue moon has a tough job to see to! Abounding with hilarious and heart melting scenarios, Ms. Burroughs's latest is a pure delight to read. Geoff was a great hero, one I took much pleasure in with his forthright witticisms. Also available from Burroughs: "Highland Wishes" and "Her Highland Rogue".

Leap of Faith--Jill & Julia--Marcella Richards has it all--a wonderful career, money and the best home Chicago has to offer. But all of it is a meaningless without the man she hoped to share it with. Her wish on a Blue Moon summons the gnomette, Lola, who gives her the chance to find happiness with Drew again...by traveling back in time. Joint efforts by Jill and Julia bring to readers a quirky tale of love left in the hands of a miniature wish granter. Marcella must make some serious decisions if she's to have the life her heart wants and her crossroads is not an easy one. A delightful tale of love that has been given a second chance.

When Mules Rush In--Jacquie Rogers--Willow Jones is in hiding from high society Boston life. As former debutant Eleanor Winthrop-Douglas, she's worth a fortune--the bane of her existence. Luke Tyson has been hired by one of her more unscrupulous suitors to retrieve her. What he doesn't realize is Willow is the woman for him. Fortunately, he has the help of his trusty mule, Merlin. And just what is up with Willow's reigning chicken, DeborahAnne? Plenty is afoot, and much of it is the four-legged variety! The Old West meets some very special blue moon magic in this cleverly done story by Rogers. A very unique spin on the sorcerer Merlin lends her tale a witty and otherworldly flavor.

The Star Traveler--Victoria Houseman--Haley Stone grieves for her mother and a reminder about tales of the Blue moon take her outside one night to make a wish. Donovan de Lyon is from a long line of Star Travelers, a race dedicated to fulfilling wishes of happiness across the universe. Though he will take over as Master Star Traveler soon, he thinks only to make his family happy even though it is not his wish. With Earth's Blue Moon coming, he's off to fulfill wishes there and hears Haley's. In fulfilling his duties, will Donovan find his own happiness with a giving and beautiful woman? Ms. Houseman's tale of love transcending the stars is one to cherish in this wonderful collection of stories. The concept behind her view of the Blue Moon is refreshingly unique and filled with an interesting race of people that I would love to hear more about.

Sentimental Journey--Judith Laik--On the eve of her sweetheart's deployment, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington, Eve Larson is desperate to seal their love. When Howard leaves without the intimate embraces she hoped for, Eve feels an increasingly foreboding sense of doubt. Three years later, after reports of his plane going down in a bombing raid, Eve lives life day to day. At a friend's reminder, she makes a wish on the Blue moon for her beloved and the moon's magic works a miracle of the heart. Ms. Laik's tale spun a wistful urge to see these lovers reunited and the poignant touches throughout kept my interest till the very sweet end. A delightful read!

A Blue Vacation--Michelle Scaplen--Brenda is plain tired of being overlooked and underappreciated. When an opportunity comes to go on a tropical vacation a coworker's expense, she takes life by the horns and goes. A new do and new clothes and she's on her way to enjoying herself for once. But when her gorgeous coworker shows up too, will the sparks they set off last? Nick is pleasantly surprised by a woman he'd never noticed before and he's not about to let her go. Nick is a wonderful man, one that will surprise readers too with his instinctive caring for the talented and underappreciated Brenda. A pleasing tale of love that was right under their noses.

Blue Moon Magic--Anne Marie Bradley--Claire Jacobs quits her interior design job in New York and takes on one in Key West at Hotel Castle. Built by a mysterious Lord Archer in 1886, Claire feels a connection to the ancient stones and realizes she has dreamed of it since childhood. As strange dreams of a heartbroken and sensual man invade her sleep, Claire sets out to discover what it is about Hotel Castle that has her in its grasp. What she finds is the hope of a love so deep, it may have withstood the ultimate test. Enduring hearts mark this enchanting story by author Bradley. The magical pull of the castle had me in its thrall, almost as if I walked the old towers and corridors myself. Add to that a gripping mystique surrounding Lord Archer, and "Blue Moon Magic" makes for a heart melting time of a read. Bradley's contribution is a stellar addition, one not to be missed.

Kissing Lessons--Sherrie Holmes--The vibrant and voluptuous Millicent Fairweather accosts Viscount Selkirk from out of the blue one day. Thinking him a servant in the lord's home, she presses the man to aid her in gaining the lord's interest. Her Blue Moon wish is well on its way to becoming true and with this "gardeners" help, she'll have her man in no time. Ms. Holmes pens one of the most lighthearted and humorous reads of the book. Their interactions are genuinely amusing and it was hard to look away from whether or not the young lady would be able to resist the dashing gardener/lord. Big ups to Ms. Holmes for a thoroughly delightful tale!

Muses in the Moonlight--Patty Howell--Calli Winson is a woman haunted by unknown past. She visits Allenvale, PA in hopes of bringing some clarity to a life she never had with her real parents. Atop a moonlit mountain she meets Jacob Isaacs, a sexy and intriguing preacher. He sees something in the forlorn beauty, and his intuitive abilities draw out the naturally caring person that she is. When the story of her lost family sparks an idea, Jacob personally goes about solving the mystery. Author Howell has penned a classic tale of love and heartwarming reunion. A very nostalgic feel permeates the story, one that reached straight to the heart of this reader. I daresay we might have the makings of a future Nora Roberts or Barbara Delinsky. Much of the dialogue had me smiling, a good sign of an excellent read. Looking forward to many more from Ms. Howell!

Blue Moon Reunion--Gerri Bowen--Piper has awaited the return of her love, Sir Robin, for many years. In the meantime, cruel and untrustworthy men take her home. It comes as no surprise when she thinks Robin amongst that group of knaves. He too harbors deep resentments towards her and vows revenge. When he returns to aid in thwarting another siege on her home, Robin must figure out who was behind his imprisonment. Could it really be the bold and courageous Piper? Author Bowen whisks readers back to a time of lords and ladies and the hardships endured for home and hearth. An air of suspenseful mystery surrounds the pair and I was pleased at the amount of exceptional plot and characters thriving here. Looking forward to many more such tales from Ms. Bowen!

A Wish Times Three--Jean Van Arsdall--Kathleen McDowell is caring for her niece Siena while her sister and brother-in-law are out of town. A chance meeting with her niece's substitute teacher, Dr. Kevin Collins, sparks a chemistry she'd not expected and a round of more meetings that must be fate. As their relationship grows, Kathleen must learn to let go of a past love and use the power of wishes and the Blue Moon to get her there. Kevin's gentle persistence in pursuing Kathleen was heartwarming to read. His knowledge of the Blue Moon was a clever and resourceful insight into helping Kathleen move past the hurdle that was keeping her from living life to the fullest. A very sweet, very satisfying read from Ms. Van Arsdall!

Moondance--Kemberlee Shortland--Blanaid and Ronan have been good friends for quite some time now and as the forlorn beauty despairs of finding love, Ronan can no longer resist revealing his true feelings. Rearing from confusion, Blanaid knows not what to think now of the man that has always been here for her--as a friend. When she realizes her true feelings, will she be in time to prove to him how very worthy he really is? Love often resides right under our noses...if we know how to see it. Author Shortland writes a tale of love that is not so very far if we are just willing to reach for it. A wonderful story filled with pent-up passion and discovery of love.

Beneath the Velvet Blue Moon--Candace Gold--Nadine Stone meets Michael Greene during her family's annual lake vacation. It's the kind of young love filled with promise and all the means to see it through. Though they are inseparable, and make plans to meet each other again at the lake next year, a horrible tragedy forever changes Nadine and she loses contact with him. Years later, she remembers her promise made on a Blue Moon and though she knows it's time to finally move on, she can't resist one last lake trip. Will she discover there what her heart has been pining for? Ms. Gold reminds us of how hectic life can get, how it can tear us from our dreams if we let it. Told in first person, this is a timeless tale of love that will not be forgotten.

Devil in Spurs--DeborahAnne MacGillivray--Desdein Deshaunt is hell bent on vengeance and must see to the rescue of his brother. A pampered lord by day, and a devil of a rouge by night, he will use whatever means necessary, even his enemy's daughter, Lady Ashlyn. What he does not count on though is the lady's spirit and fortitude, nor her caring that will not let him give into his mad plans. Though he means to see his dastardly plans through, will he turn and face what she dares to reveal to him? Author MacGillivray is an enchanting weaver of breathless tales. Her versatility is certainly appreciated and readers will find more to enjoy in her other books such as "A Restless Knight" and "The Invasion of Falgannon Isle". Don't forget to check out her other short story, "Rider in the Storm", in the Blue Moon Magic anthology.


Highland Press brings together once again a beautiful collection of love found with the aid of the magical Blue Moon. Add it with its companion Blue Moon Magic and readers are all set for many wonderful hours of love, passion and heartwarming characters.

I received my copies of Blue Moon Magic and Blue Moon Enchantment only a few days ago. These anthologies have a flavor of romance to everyone's liking. The short stories travel a vast measure of time and genres. You'll definitely find the story of your heart in these books, and enjoy the others during the search.

What happens when you wish upon a blue moon? Magical romance, that's what!

Read 15 heartwarming stories by 15 talented authors. Each story can stand on it's own and you can read them in any order. Pay special attention to the story "Blue Moon Magic" by the late Anne Marie Bradley. All of the stories in this anthology are great; my favorite is "When Mules Rush In" by Jacquie Rogers.

Even if you don't believe in the magic of the blue moon... once you read Blue Moon Enchantment you will find yourself wishing upon the blue moon, too.

This is a companion book to Blue Moon Magic. If you like this book you will love No Law Against Love, Faery Special Romances, and Cat O' Nine Tales. Many of the authors in these books have either been nominated for or won several awards, including ParaNormal Romance's P.E.A.R.L. Award.

Under the Faery Blue Moon by Dawn Thompson
Set in the Regency era. In the previous companion book "Blue Moon Magic", Puck and Oberon had caused chaos at a Blue Moon Ball. The pair had slipped something into the claret bowl in hopes of bringing a pair of humans together in love. Instead, the targeted pair were the only two who did NOT drink it. All the other humans are now lusting after each other and doing all sorts of things in the garden. It is up to Tatiana, Queen of the Faeries, to straighten it all out.

The Anti-Kissing League by Leanne Burroughs
Set in 1909. Geoffrey Standish left New York to spend the summer in Georgia and help his Aunt Ida Mae and Uncle Henry on their farm. The town had sunned Geoff's parents long ago, so he really did not want to be in the small backwater town. However, had he not come to Georgia, he would never have met Millie.

Leap of Faith by Jill and Julia
Marcella Richards is the best Chicago attorney around and over due for a much needed vacation. As usual, the only thing she can think of is Drew. He was the man she had hoped to marry eight years ago, but lost instead. While her thoughts dwelled on the past, Marcella makes a wish on the blue moon. However, she never expects to see a doll-sized gnomette appear and offer to send her back in time for a second chance at love.

When Mules Rush In by Jacquie Rogers
Set in 1882. Merlin was once King Arthur's advisor and sorcerer. But the days of old were over and considered only to be myths. Merlin still believes in the Auld Ways: do no harm and mentor his human. Merlin chooses to keep the form of a mule while he resides in Wyoming. The human Merlin mentors is Luke Tyson, a gambler and womanizer. But the stubborn mule is about to open Luke's eyes to a special lady named Willow.

The Star Traveler by Victoria Houseman
Set in South Carolina at the end of June, 2007. Dr. Hayley Stone specialized in fertility treatments. When her mother fell ill, Hayley quit everything to be with and care for her. Now her mother has passed away and Hayley feels adrift. Alice, an old friend of the family, tells Hayley about a legend which states that the night of the blue moon brings the Star Traveler, one who grants wishes of true love to those who truly believe and deserve it... Donovan de Lyon is a Star Traveler and everyone in his family seems to be urging him to find his special woman. But Donovan only wants everyone to stay out of his love life. In the meantime, Earth is having a blue moon, which means he has a busy night of magical work ahead of him. As Donovan approaches Earth, his spaceship's main computer (Rachel) decides to meddle in his love life too.

Sentimental Journey by Judith Laik
Back in 1942, Eve Larson kissed her military fiancé, Howard, goodbye and held her fear at bay when he shipped out. His plane ended up going down during a bombing raid. Three years later, Eve is a teacher and summer vacation has just begun. Unable to let go of her love for Howard, she intends to spend the summer months tending to her garden. While out during the blue moon, she wishes for Howard to return to her.

A Blue Vacation by Michelle Scaplen
Brenda Blake is an office data entry clerk who has not had a vacation in over four years. Then one morning Nick, a head salesman, and Tori, the slinky secretary, have an argument and break up. The couple had planned to spend time in the Bahamas in the near future. Tori gives her ticket to Brenda, who gladly accepts. So with a funky new haircut and determined to enjoy herself, Brenda is off to the Caribbean. However, Brenda never expects to find Nick as a roommate!

Blue Moon Magic by Ann Marie Bradley
Interior designer Claire Jacobs leaves her dead end job and accepts an offer in Key West, Florida. Upon the beach sets a lovely mansion fashioned after an 1886 European country castle. Claire's job is to give "Hotel Castle" a face lift and transform it into a twenty-first century luxury resort. Fred, the manager, informs Claire about Lord Archer, the earl who had the place built for his fiancée long ago, only for her to mysteriously disappear a week before they were to wed. The earl died shortly afterward. Folks say that Lord Archer now haunts the castle. Rob Archer, the owner of the hotel, was indisposed and would not be able to meet with Claire, but gave her free reign over the place. That night Claire strolled the beach under the blue moon and finds a man's ring...

Kissing Lessons by Sherrie Holmes
Abigail Fairweather is the daughter of the late Baron Fairweather. The wild, adventurous lady made a wish on the blue moon involving Viscount Selkirk. Later she is thrown off her velocipede (bike) while riding and toppled down a hill to land upon a strange, but very handsome man. Abigail assumes him to be Lord Selkirk's gardener and asks him to help her make the blue moon wish come true. However, the gardener is really the viscount and he has some surprises in store for her.

Muses in the Moonlight by Patty Howell
As a child Calli Winson was abandoned. She was raised in Allenvale by a wonderful, loving couple. But Calli always wondered why she had been abandoned. Now grown, Calli is an anthropologist at the Smithsonian in Maryland. Her adopted parents died ten years prior and she returns to Allenvale, Pennsylvania, to place flowers on their graves. Overwhelmed with emotions one night, Calli yells at the blue moon. That is how she meet Jacob Isaacs, a pastor at a local church. He offers her a friendly ear and they spend a long time talking. As they part, Jacob makes a wish.

Blue Moon Reunion by Gerri Bowen
Lady Piper of Auban has always been told to be careful what she wishes for. Piper is not sure what she would wish for in a man though. There has been three men in her life. The first was Sir Robin of Escewiche. But he ended up abandoning her. He was followed by two others who were cruel. If Piper ever wished for a man, it would be one like Robin, but he would not abandon her...Robin never abandoned Piper. He is currently a prisoner, chained in a dungeon. During all his horrible days he believes Piper to be the cause of his imprisonment. He wants nothing more than to have his revenge. During the next blue moon, Robin makes his wish.

A Wish Times Three by Jeanne Van Arsdall
Kathleen is an author with a looming deadline. Yet when her sister asks for her to care for Siena while she and her husband go to England for awhile, Kathleen still agrees. Siena is seven-years-old. Her teacher is out on maternity leave. The substitute is Dr. Kevin Collins, an archeologist. After a few accidental meetings between Kathleen, Siena, and Kevin, the little girl invites Kevin over for lasagna. It just so happens that the blue moon is approaching. Siena and Kevin have their wishes ready. But Kathleen is hesitant.

Moondance by Kemberlee Shortland
Set in Ireland. Ronan moved into the area a year ago and fell in love with Blánaid on sight. However, Blánaid has only ever thought of him as a friend. Ronan had once overheard Blánaid and one of her friends discussing what they looked for in a man, so Ronan knows that he is nothing like the one she dreams of. Yet as Blánaid and he watch the sun set one evening, Ronan takes a chance and kisses her.

Beneath the Velvet Blue Moon by Candace Gold
Nadine Stone and her parents spent summers at Lake Flint. At the age of nineteen, Nadine met Michael Greene. Under the light of the blue moon, they promised to meet each other next year in the same place. But Nadine loses her cellular phone, which had Michael's phone number on it, and then her parents died in a car wreck. Nadine was unable to return to Lake Flint as she'd promised and Michael never contacted her. If they were to ever see each other again, it would take a miracle.

Devil in Spurs by DeborahAnne MacGillivray
Desdein Deshaunt has waited twenty long years to get his revenge. Back then the Earl Whitmore and Viscount Kildorne murdered his father, but it could not be proven. By day Desdein is a horse breeder. While with the Ton he masquerades as a titled fop, the Marquis de Fournier. But during the deep night hours, he is the notorious highwayman known as the "Devil in Spurs". All was going well until his younger brother, Jeremy, did something rash and got arrested by Edward Findlater (Viscount Kildorne) who is currently the local area's magistrate. To rescue Jeremy, the Devil in Spurs kidnaps Lady Ashlyn and sends her magistrate father a note of ransom. Problem is that Desdein is attracted to his hostage, as well as her mangy old tabby cat, Cyril. Worse, Ashlyn reveals to him that her father believes her to be worthless and will not agree to bargain with the Devil.

***** This is the second book in the Blue Moon anthology series. The first, titled "Blue Moon Magic", was released only a few months ago and is still selling wildly. I predict that this companion book will do as well. Short stories are even harder to write than full length novels and this anthology has FIFTEEN magical tales by various authors. If you want some sweet dreams, read one of two of these stories just before bed. Terrific! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

This book is a very useful source for storytellers. It provides a different look at the triad as well as a lot of good information about how to play members of DNA. I would recommend this only for storytellers and not players. I beleive almost all of the information is not covered in other books which is why I gave it 5 stars.

If you missed the planetary merits and flaws from the first edition player's guide, well they are now back. Along with that, there are other merits and flaws based on the Incarnae that inhabit those planets, as well as a wealth of new gifts, fetishes, and story hooks, including the fulfilling of the child of two metis prophecy. It continues to explain the cosmology of the Garou where Umbra: The Velvet Shadow left off, particularly the Aetherial Realm. It also explains how Garou view the stars and constellations. Overall, a very good addition to the Storyteller's repetoire for Werewolf, or even Mage.

The Book of the Weaver is an excellent resource for the Weaver in the World of Darkness. For once the White Wolf-folks have come off their behinds and written a book that actually compares Mage: The Ascension with Werewolf: The Apocalypse (for instance, a new background: Device!). A good run-down on the history of the Weaver is included (and, for once, from a fairly subjective point of view), as well as a guide to the different fractions that, knowingly or unknowingly, serve the Weaver, which will be most helpful. Some good points on shapechangers vs. technomagick helps put things in perspective, especially about implants. All in all, this book is a must for anyone who pretends to know anything about the Triat and technology in the Garou cosmology, i.e. any Werewolf Storyteller worth mentioning. This book is also recomended for Mage storytellers as well, though remember which game this book is meant for. When WWGS will print The Book of the Wyld is anyones guess, but one can only hope that it will be of the same prime quality that Book of the Weaver is of. This is by far one of the best Werewolf-sourcebooks in a long time.

Man they should have had this book a long time ago the Weaver is just too fascinating a spirit to ignore... While I dislike the villanous slant that they give the Weaver in this book. ( I am a major Glass Walker fan.) I really loved this book it was long overdue and just makes me wonder if they are going to do a book on the Wyld as well...?