Lincoln Books

Eulogy on King Philip is great! I know Lincoln Dexter personally, and anything he writes is worth reading! This book is fantastic, and I think you should read it!

Member countries of the EU are inevitably forming an increasingly integrated society. This integration has extended to the field of planning as well. The European Spatial Development Perspective, which was developed to address planning issues across the continent, is analyzed and documented in this book, based on a symposium led by Faludi in 2001. The essays in the volume should be of interest to planners in America, as we face many of the same problems and issues that our European counterparts are dealing with--sprawl, congestion, environmental concerns, inner-city economic decline--and as we figure out how to cross local, state, and regional boundaries for effective decision-making and consensus-building. What is striking to me is that, in this age of global competition, the EU is now actively dealing with spatial planning and development--something US politicians and leaders are slower in doing. I found Faludi's volume intriguing and the subject well worth investigating.

I've had this book for over ten years, and have made several projects from it. It probably is not ideal for those with only basic sewing skills, as the projects describe proportions rather than measurements (so that they can be adapted to any home), but I have had good results. As a book to inspire, it is wonderful. Paine has created beautiful interiors and has many creative ideas for transforming spaces with fabric.

The stories are so well told, I found it hard to put down the book. They are full of warmth and are rich with authentic detail. This book is hard to categorize because it works equally well as interesting stories of the islands and as a cultural insight into two cultures meeting. Would recommend it to anyone interested in Pacific life, cross-cultural themes, or just warm stories of human sensitivity in a foreign setting.

This collection of ancient and modern prayers is sweetly illustrated and will be cherished in our family for years to come. The prayers are beautiful and the antique paintings are fun to look at. I felt as though I were 'praying through an art musuem' while I read this tiny book. Very sweetly put together!

I entertain my minivan-bound children with books on tape/CD. The best are the Harry Potter series. There are many other good ones. And this is a good non-fiction title for children.

Kids need heroes, and this tape provides my 5 and 7 year old boys with some impressive ones. The heroes come from the worlds of politics, science, literature, religion... This tape is one of my 7 year old son's favorites. It has a very positive message for him. He gets ideas of what he could be.

Volume 2 (the one I have) tells the stories of some historical figures, emphasizing all the positive and heroic qualities of each: Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Leonardo Da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Ludwig van Beethoven, Louis Pasteur, Marie Curie, Mahatma Gandhi, and George Washington.

As an adult accustomed to having his heroes routinely discredited, I find these idealized portraits naive, but kind of refreshing. If you have kids you know that they have a purpose: to introduce you to the world again, and show you its wonder. These portraits of heroes are simplified and abstracted in a way that highlights their abilities. No jaded cynicism here. These scientists, thinkers, statesmen, musicians, were all leaders. My young leader could do worse than to select a role model from one of these larger than life heroes.

Two other notes.
1. The tapes are abridged, while the CDs are not. Buy the CD.
2. Amazon has one description for both volume 1 and 2. Misleading. They contain different people.

Vol 1 - Queen Elizabeth I, Abraham Lincoln, Christopher Columbus, Horatio Nelson, William Shakespeare, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Vol 2 - Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Leonardo Da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Ludwig van Beethoven, Louis Pasteur, Marie Curie, Mahatma Gandhi, George Washington (This is the one I am reviewing)

I like this series of books because their very simple and easy to read. Jim Graczyk had a great idea when he came out with these books.Paranormal researchers now can take with them this book that has enough information to get them where they are going. I also like that he puts in small tibits of places some people may have forgotten about in history. Anyone remember the Tucker automobile? He mentions the location in his book where Tucker had his plant, which is now a shopping mall. Overall, this book has all the elements of history of what might be behind the activity, and exactly where this location can be found. I never got lost yet!

Lincoln Kirstein's genius as a writer of dance history is his ability to concisely and accurately relate dance to politics, industry, and economics--among other things. This book is organized chronologically by dance masterpieces, beginning with the sixteenth century and ending in the twentieth century. It's a great quick reference book to the great ballets. For each ballet, Kirstein describes the plot, creation of the ballet, and artistic collaborations that made the ballet possible. More importantly, he puts each ballet into historical context by discussing the art movements and politics of the time that affected the performers, choreographers, composers, costume designers, set designers, librettists, and other creative contributors to the ballets.

There is also a section of photographs, lithographs, etchings, and drawings at the end, in addition to the art that appears with each ballet. You won't find a lot of biographical information in the book, nor is it filled with anecdotes about the artists. The bibliography will point you in the right direction if you want to learn more. This is a straightforward, factual book that never ceases to educate and fascinate.

Wonderful story about the creation of man and why people come in so many different colors. It conveys a message of understanding that we are all one people in a most captivating way. I think this book should be an integral part of the early childhood curriculum

If you enjoy botanical art, you can't afford to be without this book. It contains rich color photographs of some of the best floral art that Redoute
ever produced. It also contains superb art and paintings by other important artists.