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I have listened to JC since 1986. He and the Breakfast Club were always my favorite morning show. Everytime he would get fired from one station or another I would get ticked off and swear never to listen again....but I always returned when he would magically reappear. The books explains the firings and confirms some of the stories I had heard of the firings. I now have a strong dislike by those mentioned in the book that transgressed against JC. Go beyond the arrogance and read it, then try to listen to those two rednecks (with out a strong dislike) that were a source of a lot of JC's outbursts.

As always, J.C. tells it like it is!

J.C. Corcoran first went on St. Louis radio in 1984 at a well-known St. Louis rock station. He immediately took over the town with his prank phone calls and other radio high-jinks. Most damaging to him was his insistence on calling a spade a spade, even if the spade was radio titan Bob Hyland. Through the years, his detractors took aim at him by way of lawsuits, name-calling and complete lies. This book is J.C.'s attempt to set the record straight, and the result is riveting.

J.C. never ducks the questions raised by his controversial actions and even apologizes for his behavior when necessary. However, most of the goofiness that made J.C. a St. Louis household name can be summed up by the words a judge used to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him - "broadcast journalism at its best." He may have offended, but he also made us laugh.

The most disturbing section of the book discusses a physical assault against J.C. by the intern of J.C.'s most aggressive competitors. (These competitors had previously stooped so low as to spread vicious rumours that J.C.'s child was a mongoloid.) What a relief to learn that J.C.'s ensuing lawsuit ended with a large jury award and the offending intern being reduced to tears on the witness stand.

J.C. gives us a honest account of his headline-filled days in St. Louis that are still going strong. After reading, one feels compelled to shout at the competition the question asked by J.C. himself - "Instead of taking cheap shots, why don't you give it your best shot and I'll give it my best shot and we'll see what happens? Or is that what you're afraid of?" It's because they know they'd lose.

I could not put down this book. JC really captured what has happened in his radio career in St. Louis. From his early days at KSHE to KLOU, you feel like you are at those meetings or you followed along to surprise Mike Bush by reporting from his basement. A must read for anyone interested in St. Louis radio. Believe me, JC leaves no stone unturned. Great, fun book.

While this was a book I really enjoyed, I was amazed to see how much my boyfriend enjoyed it, and how it has improved our lovelife!!

This is a work of literature I have long awaited. I do a lot of reading, but I cannot interest my husband in the books I read. I left Return To Paradise on a table next to my husband's chair in the family room. When he picked it up and started to look through it, he became quite enthused. The story appeals to a man, but the underlying message is about treating a woman special. Our relationship is now better than ever! Thank you very much Bruce Bream.

This is a really amusing book. I didn't get to the really funny part until the I was about a third of the way through my second read. My enlightment by self-discovery was the best part of Return to Paradise. Bruce Bream is a very interesting writer. Bruce reminded me a little of Kilgore Trout and Trout Fishing in America with a little Jubal Hershaw throw in for good measure. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to think a little, and laugh a little more...
Well Done Bruce Bream!!

A unique leading character that continually comes up with suprising ideas and presents them in an inspirational way. A great book to keep on hand if you're feeling down, it will pick you back up.

Any book that commands, and demands, my full attention deserves the best of my critiques, and this is why I give the "Riddle Maker" a two-thumbs-up Five Star rating!
If you're bored with the never ending routine of your daily life, then this is definitely the book for you. From the very onset of the first paragraph, my daily chores got put on hold, the telephone answering machine was driven into overtime, and my husband suddenly learned how to cook for himself. But it got even worse, when at 3:30 in the morning, I woke out of a sound sleep and just couldn't wait another minute to find out whodunit?! So I did the only logical thing one can do while reading this book. I grabbed the flashlight, donned the glasses, and raced to the end in all the glory of my 'jammies' and my favorite comforter! And, what a finish it was!...
I always know when I've read a good book because I find myself getting really ticked-off at the author for ending it. And that's exactly what I experienced with the "Riddle Maker."
So if you want a much needed break in that dull, boring household routine, do yourself a favor by reading the first paragraph of this magical book. I guarantee you, life will take on that much needed sudden change! And you'll enjoy every single moment of it.

k.t. Frankovich

...Riddle Maker proved to be more than just a pleasant surprise for me!

The very first paragraph plunges the reader into a vividly described scene on par with any good Hammer-horror movie, followed by an introduction to the first character who is graphically murdered by the end of the first chapter. This book is not for the feint-hearted or those easily offended by 'adult content', albeit minimal and in context with the killer's 'modus operandi'.

Unlike the classic style of who-dunnits, Riddle Maker does not lead the reader on a merry dance to the final chapter before the killer is revealed, along with the motive and means, all neatly tied up in a bow and smugly leaving the reader to feel an idiot because of being so out in left field. For the 'veteran reader' of this genre, that may be a disappointment. For a novice, like myself, it was the very thing which appealed to me, because this lead me to wanting to read on to discover how the killer's pursuers would figure it out, and if they would thwart his intended 'Grand Finale'.

Fairall, the author, is unapologetic concerning the relative lack of complexity of the plot, and the manageable number of characters (manageable for those of us who lose interest after running out of fingers to count on for who is who!)

All in all, Riddle Maker is an ideal 'level entry' book for this genre, and an excellent start for Fairall's first novel...

This was an amazing book, quick & witty, impossible to put down! I can't wait for her next book.

I don't know who this Author is but when a friend let me borrow a copy of hers I couldn't put it down! I had to have a copy of Riddle Maker for myself! I can't wait to read more from this Author.

I buy these books for the public library at home. I felt that this one was a bit different from the rest It's totally unlike Max to believe that the members of the Saddle Club would be responsible for anything that would endanger the horses in his stable. The best part is that while the girls manage to get back at spoiled brat Veronica D'Angelo, this time Stevie, Lisa and Carole have help in the form of veterinarian Judy Barker. Plus, Veronica's horse "Danny" was the life of the party they all attended. Couldn't have ended better.

I like this book because the Saddle Club gets even with Veronica....always fun to read about...and they have fun at a dance as well!

Stevie is up to her jokes. Lisa's and Carole's school is having a dance. Everything should be normal. Then the stable snob decides to get Revenge. She sticks the Saddle Club up at Pine Hollow for the night caring for her horse while she is at the dance. Then Judy shows up with a horse vaccum cleans up Danny.the girls take danny to the dance with them. Rock and Roll will never be the same!!

I've read this book and think it's great! I have two friends and we're just like the Saddle Club. I can't wait till they read it! I loved their plan to take Veronica Di Angelo's horse to the dance. It was a fun and sneaky way to get back at her. Veronica is such a jerk. But her horse is beautiful and talented. He has great taste for music! Please read this book.(And of course a rock and roll soul!) More great books to read are HORSE CARE #76 and HORSE WHISPERS. Please continue writing Ms. Bryant so I can continue reading.

Reginald Hill has the English detective genre locked up, and that is apparent with this, the third book in the Dalziel and Pascoe sereis. This is a complex book, and it has a lot of characters, so it's sometimes hard to keep them straight as well as all the plots and counterplots. The book is an example of two separate plot strings that come, ineveitably together. Make no mistake. Hill is a clever writer, and his books need to be read a little differently than a lot of others in this genre. Otherwise, you will get lost in the complexity. This book gives us an up-close and personal look at Peter Pascoe as murder touches him and the ones he cares about. I highly recommend this book.

Having renewed his relationship with college girlfriend Ellie Soper, Detective Peter Pascoe re-establishes contact with other school friends, who invite Ellie and Peter to spend a long weekend in the country with them. Work detains Peter, so that when Ellie and Peter arrive at the cottage, they find all their frinds brutally murdered, except for their host, who is missing.
Peter is out of his jurisdiction and on the other side of the witness table, trying desperately to convince his colleagues that his friend can't be the murderer.
Meanwhile Ellie does some investigating of her own, in which she finds an unexpected ally, the cop she detests, Superintendent Andy Dalziel.
If you have enjoyed later Dalziel and Pascoe books, don't miss this earlier effort. There are some great character developing scenes in this book, especially for Ellie and Dalziel.

Reginald Hill's detective stories are always an enjoyable combination of complex plots, well-developed characters, and lots of gossipy details of contemporary English village life. The only thing that keeps this from being a 5-star rating is that Pascoe is so closely linked to the victims and suspects that it is darker and lacks some of the humor of other books in this series. It's probably not the best of Hill's books for someone new to his detectives. Read another Reginald Hill first (you can't go wrong with any of them), then come back to this one when you know the main characters a little better.

Pascoe and Ellie arrive in Thorton Lacey for a reunion with four old friends. They discover three of their friends brutally murdered and the fourth gone missing. Is he dead also, or a suspect in the murders? Hill's descriptive powers are exceptional and they put you squarely into each scene. One of my favorites was, "Above the thatched roof a flock of television aerials parted the morning breeze and serenely sang their triumph over charm and Tudory". Intelligence and subtle humor infuse the whole story. The mystery spins irresistibly to the final pages and the ending leaves you with a smile.

This book is about the band S Club 7, who split in 2003. However, this book was written in 2000.

The first seven chapters of the book, are about the S Club 7. Each chapter is about a different member. The members of S Club 7 are Jo, Jon, Bradley, Tina, Rachel, Hannel, and Paul. Each chapter gives info and fun facts about the members, and really takes a look at their personal life.

The last six chapters of the book is about the band S Club 7 put together. It starts off with how the band was formed, and all of them meeting each other. It then takes you through the progress of making two singles, an album, and performing around the globe.

The book is very interesting, and is needed by any S Club 7 fan! The book does only give information from the year 1999-2000 though. Still get the book, because the information you get, is very exculsive and interesting!

This book is great! The book has cool facts on the band. The book tells you all kinds of cool things about the members. It is a great book.

This is a great book, it tells you who is always late, whos's a shopaholic, who has 5 tattoos, a pierced bellybutton, who's most health-concious, who's the biggest party animal, whos the messiest, who has too many shoes, S Club 7 websites, S Club 7 Speak, and about what the members did before S Club. It also includes 8 black and white photos. This is a great book and you get to know a lot about the band. It also tells you what they do on their downtime, and who they fancy.

This book is filled with information on the band. Bios on them all, how they got started and more. I highly recommend for any S Club fan.

This book has lots of pictures and info. on the band. It also includes new's, bios on each member, and more. I Love this book and it's a must for any S Club Fan!

u hav 2 reed tis book it iz grate a must hav 4 all s club 7 fanz

This was the best book! I had a great time reading it! A must have for all!

This book has a bio on each band member, how they got started, and loads of color pictures. A must for any S Club fan!

these are the first four books in the series. they are okay but some of B.Bryant's are better. although you want to read these to know what is going on in later books I liked them but the plot was not realy very deep or interesting

These are great if you want to read the whole series.

#1 Horse Crazy- Best Friends Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake meet Lisa Atwood at Pine Hollow. Carole thinks Lisa is nice but Stevie is playing jokes on Lisa. Then Lisa starts hanging out with the snobbiest girl at the stable.

#2 Horse Shy- Veronica the snobbiest girl at Pine Hollow pushed her horse to hard and he broke his leg. The vet has to put him down. Carole is devistated. Will she ever ride again?

#3 Horse Sense- Lisa Atwood wants to make rules for the Saddle Club. The new rules are so sever she has to kick out her two best friends.

#4 Horse Power- Chad, Stevie's annoying brother is riding at Pine Hollow. Then the girls find out he has a crush on one of them!

I recommend these books to anyone who loves horses.

Not only are these books interesting but if you want to read the whole series these are a must so you can learn all about the Saddle Clud in the beggining!

#1 Horse Crazy- Best friends Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake meat new rider Lisa Atwood at the stable where they ride. Carole thinks Lisa is a nice girl, but Stevie is playing practical jokes on Lisa. Then the new girl starts hanging out with the snobbiest rider at Pine Hollow!

#2 Horse Shy- Veronica, the snobbiest rider at Pine Hollow stabeles has really done it this time! The rich brat was pushing her beautiful stallion too hard. The magnificent horse broke its leg on a jump and must be put down. Carole, who loved the horse and felt sorry for it because Veronica didn't give it the right care. When she finds out about the dead horse she is devistated. Carole never wants to ride again! Can Stevie and Lisa get thier horse-crazy friend back in the saddle again?

#3 Horse Sense- This is very good book that talks alot about Lisa.

#4 Horse Power- Stevie Lake's brother Chad has started taking riding lessons at her stable. They annoy each other all day at home. The stable is Stevie's only safe refuge, but now he is there too! Then the girls find out Chad has a crush on one of them!

Theses are great stories! I recommend them to anyone who loves horses.

These are awesome books. I'm trying to read the whole series, and I started with these four books. Bonnie Bryant is a great writer. I recommend Horse Crazy, Horse Shy, Horse Sense, and Horse Power (the rest of the series to) to everyone who likes horses.

#1 Horse Crazy- The three horse crazy girls, Carole Stevie and Lisa start the saddle club

#2 Horse Shy- Carole Hanson is devistated when her favorite horse at Pine Hollow is put down. Will she ever ride again?

#3 Horse Sense- All A's in school, Lisa Atwood made rules for the Saddle Club.It turnes out the rules are so sevier she will have to kick out her two best friends.

#4 Horse Power- Stevie Lake's annoying brother is going to ride at Pine Hollow. How awful! Then the Saddle Club finds out it is because Chad has a crush on one of them!

This is a great set of books!

I first read this book about thirty years ago, and would regularly re-visit it and other titles by this author, until I grew out of so called picture books. That I can still recall the pictures from Seabird, and the images that the cast in my mind testify to the quality of the writing. The journey from coastal whaling off Nantucket, to Greenland, the Pacific and the Yankee clippers that have forged their way into Legend, ending with one of the protaganists and his grandchild on a steamship in the 1920s will never leave me. Books like this should never die or be forgotten. You owe it to your children to make sure they read it.

From its inception in the 1940's, Seabird has offered children of all ages a rich blend of New World nautical history, from tall-masted ships to steamships, all woven into an adventure of global exploration by sea. Highly recommended.

To this day Seabird evokes sights and sounds of whaling days and early coal-powered ships. I smell the greased hemp lines and the rendered blubber, the sulphurous fumes of steamers, kelp, and the sea itself.

The early youth, perhaps reading alone or read to, becomes a lean young sailor, develops character, and passes into old age through four generations -- a most remarkable transition when one knows so little of aging or history. Holling was a master author, first of Paddle to the Sea, later of more land-based novels, each rich in full-page color images.

Any of Holling C. Holling books are worthy of a space on your personal library shelf. "Seabird" is a wonderful story celebrating the art of sailing as passed down generation by generation while exploring topics of geography, sea life, geology, and history. It engages the mind and investigates new interests. The illustrations are impressive and intriguing.

I haven't forgotten it in the 20 years since I last read it. I'm ordering it right now to read it with my sons. This is a lyrical book that can survive a post-politically-correct viewing without losing any of its character.

I've read all of Ms. Hingle's Desires and they are constantly getting better and better. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Secret Agent Dad. I started and finished teh book within one day. Blake and Josie are wonderful characters. Ms. Hingle brings them together in a very clever way and, as always, the sexual tension is amazing. Ms. Hingle excels with sexual tension. I loved the twins--Miranda and Edward. There was a little twist at the end of the book that I found a little surprising and very pleasing. This book is part of a five book series, the Texas Cattleman's Club, with each of the five books written by a different author. I read probably 5 to 6 romance books during an average week. I would highly recomment Secret Agent Dad. It is a book that definitely puts a smile on your face and leaves you feeling good. Try it, you'll like it!!

What a great read! This is the first book in this series of 5 that I have read, but I will read the others! Can't wait to find out what happens to the other members of the Cattleman's Club. Sure hope the other authors are as talented as Metsy Hingle. I read this in one sitting, couldn't put it down.

I loved every second while I read this book. Josie is a woman down on her luck and alone. She is not glamorous or outstanding, just a woman who takes life day by day and wishes for her dreams to come true. They do when she meets the extremely sexy Blake Hunt. This book kept me so interested I looked for every book by the author I could find. Take the time and read this book. It is worth it!

Royal twins Miranda (sugar britches) and Edward have lost their mother. Now they are in danger of being political pawns, and their aunt wants them brought to safety. That's where the Texas Cattleman's Club comes in. It's a club of five wealthy bachelors who set out to rescue a princess, and in the process each find true love. In book four of the series, author Metsy Hingle leads us through a royal rescue and a new romance between Blake Hunt and the widowed Josie. Blake, who has former Cobra training, is assigned to enter the palace and rescue the twins right out their cribs. Next he is to deliver them to the aunt in Royal, Texas. Naturally, when so much is at stake, what ever can go wrong -- does. While transporting the babies, Blake finds himself driving through the worse storm Texas has ever had, and he has already decided babies and bachelors do not mix. Widow Josie, who Blake renames, takes him and the babies in once she discovers them. There is instant chemistry; physical attraction is no doubt mutual, but Cupid can't seem to get the deeply hidden romance off the ground until both partakers' pasts are cleared up. Do they both have that kind of patience? And will both be accepting of each other's past lives once Blake's amnesia is cured?

What a great quick read. The mixing of intrigue and romance has always been a plus for me in category romances. I liked the way Ms. Hingle handled the replay of the royal rescue as Blake relived it. Written in italics, the scenes carry a presence of danger and intrigue; I found myself whispering the scenes in my mind. The story is well written; the characters are likable and true to form as far as I'm concerned and the plot is very good.

The Texas Cattleman Club series titles are: Texas Millionaire by Dixie Browning, Cinderella's Tycoon by Caroline Cross and Billionaire Bridegroom by Peggy Moreland. Secret Agent Dad by Metsy Hingle is the forth in the series and Lone Star Prince by Cindy Gerard, which was out in December of '99, was the last title in the five part series. They are all available at Amazon.com, and I heartily recommend them to any romance, but especially category romance readers.