Windsor Books

This book combines the witty detecting of Alex Tanner and her Notting Hill pals with a brief history of British feminism. Amazing Grace, the Germaine Greer clone, is ab fab. Donald gives readers a wicked look at Oxford dons, the class system as authorized by Oxbridge, and the Fermat's Theorem crowd. The settings are tied to the plot and the theme in spectacular fashion.

It's worth the trouble to find a copy.

Reading this book gave me firm ground to walk the path, not letting go of walking it, wich would be all too easy. In a very down to earth way it explanes the Golden Rule and the way in living Unselfish Love. Having read it and started to experience Unselfish Love made my life glow as it did never before. The Golden Rule Workbook took my by the hands to be able to keep following this beautiful path. I treuly would recomend this book to everybody seeking the most beautiful path in life.

What a marvellous story. From the cradle to the grave, we follow a woman who has the (mis)fortune to win the heart of the King. And Plaidy, true to form, plops the story right into the middle of history-in-the-making, where Jane Shore is driven by her passion to love first Edward IV and then finds herself in quite a bind, again and again. Jane could choose a simple, easy life with her betrothed - or she can risk everything for the love and heart of a King. I really enjoy how Plaidy doesn't gloss over anything in her novels about the lives her characters live. From the simplest acts such as cooking and riding and everyday life, to the massive banquets and the punishments for criminals of the day, Plaidy gives her readers an "inside view" into what life was really like in Medeival times -- and you don't realize that you are learning until you've finished the book!

This is a wonderful story in the George Felse series, although we see very little of George this go round and a great deal of his marvelous wife, Bunty. In this one Bunty is on her own while George is in London following a lead. While she is being maudlin about her forty-first birthday, she gets thrown into the adventure of her life. She meets a distraught stranger in a pub on Saturday night, and she finds herself caught up in a truly terrifying situation. The action of the book only takes place over 24 hours, but there is enough action jam-packed in that 24 hours to keep the reader turning pages. We're talking about murder, kidnapping, organized crime and a whole slew of lesser things. And Bunty slides through it all in her usual inimitable fashion. Of course the writing is pure Ellis Peters, and the book is a delight!

This book will truly make you think about what you eat! John Humphries (a well known broadcaster in the UK) takes a long hard look at the agro-industry and he doesnt like what he sees. Chapter by chapter each area is examined (abuse of soil so yields are falling, pesticide residues on food, overuse of antibiotics causing stronger viruses etc) and little of the news is good - in fact some of it is so intriguing that its almost as hard to put down as a thriller. True, the key points are repeated one too many times but I can put up with that for this level of education. Its hard not to agree with his argument that for the sake of cheap food we are now putting up with dangerous food.

This is an utterly charming book on tape. It consists of a compilation of memories of Dirk Bogarde's childhood, which was spent with his younger sister and nanny in a lovely English village. The worries and concerns as well as the joys of this small boy are captured in this delightful memoir. Alas, I finished listening to the last tape on the day Dirk Bogarde died. What a lovely gift he has given us; his memories and his reading of this tape.

Few people know the history of Greensboro as well as Mrs. Fripp. Having taken one of her personally-guided tours of the city, I was quite impressed with Mrs. Fripp's genuine loved and regard for Greensboro's historic offerings. That fact becomes even more evident in this book.

There seems to be no corner or alley that she isn't able to place within its historical context. Her intense devotion to history, accompanied by her first-hand involvement in the world of antiquities, has resulted in a depth of knowledge that is unparalleled. In 'Greensboro: The Chosen Center', Mrs. Fripp skillfully combines the fruits of her research with carefully chosen illustrations that are marvelous, even by themselves. The marriage between the two make this book enjoyable for just about anyone who picks it up. What a great way to learn about one of the South's greatest cities.

The price was very very reasonable. But the best thing was the fact that I was able to find the little known book so eaisly. It arrived quickly and I was very please with the service.

I was so pleased with this book! I have it sitting on my coffee table at home and everyone who sees it remarks on how visually stunning the book is, then they read a few exerpts and can't put it down. Rarely have I read a book so eloquently written or so beautifully constructed. It was very informative without being dull. All the information was presented with care and interest. Great author!

This is book two of a series about a school inspector in Yorkshire and it is delightful. (You should read book one first if possible). I was first drawn to it because of my enjoyment of James Herriot's books but after just a few pages I was hooked on it for its own merits. Any one who is a parent, a teacher, or just a lover of children will enjoy this. It is a gentle story with a running thread of romance but the primary emphasis is on the children and the teachers in the various schools inspected by Mr. Phinn. He obviously loves his job and is passionate about helping children reach for the stars. I'm really looking forward to books three and four.