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Mr. Hill has penned a tremendous novel. Beautifully written. Heartbreaking at moments. Well worth the time. I'm looking forward to more.

This is a book that is hard to put down. It is a story that pulls you through to the end, making the reader feel as if you yourself are along for the ride. Truly worth the time, a very good read. I suggest you take this book with you while traveling, it's certain to help pass the time on an airplane or long car ride. A great escape. You'll love this author, too!

I really enjoyed being placed in turn of the century France. What except romance and frivolous personalities could come of blending this period with French Artists. Guilbert has the strong-will of a master who wants not to please the museums but himself. A selfish man with his possessions but also generous enough to give his last penny away. He teams up with Verchard, a troubled soul who doubts his own skill as a painter, but remains a steadfast confidant of Guilbert. There is love, betrayal, promiscuity and ignorant loyalty played out in this work. One will be longing to view the actual paintings and photographs of Guilbert, to stroll into the café and drink with he and his cronies. Hill is highly expressive, bringing together the sights, smells, and sounds of Paris. Mais oui, I will look for his future works.

What is the point of artistic genius, if no one other than the artist can see it? And what if the artist is not some publicity-seeker like Picasso, but instead a starving scavenger who on the one hand produces art that is revolutionary and brilliant, yet on the other would burn his work rather than sell it? The Last Decadent, by Jeffrey K. Hill, explores this and many other themes. The story of Andre Guilbert is seen through the eyes of others--a hopelessly insane painter, a cynical journalist, and the scandalous courtesan who devours men with her sexuality. Through these eyes, we see a man at once generous and narcissistic, brilliant and clumsy, a man who loves yet discards the women who are burned by the flame of his genius. Do not read this story expecting any Hollywood endings--the happiness the characters find is much like Guilbert himself: enigmatic, and tinged with sadness and tragedy. A monumental work.

I am pulled into the fascinating lives of Guilbert and Verchard. Their follies, exploits, and sexual adventures delighted me until the end. The characters are so real, I yearned with them, laughed with them , and my heart broke for them at times. Jeffrey K. Hills "The Last Decadent" is a book that befriended me and carried me on it's journey and I was begging for a sequel when I turned the last page.

I am currently interning as a school librarian. I read to second grade, but I think it would appeal to a wider age group as well. Lil is all about books, and the details illustrated by Kellogg are as always, wonderful. My only issue w/the book is the pool table in the tavern. I think the story would have been the same w/an arcade center or pool hall,not a tavern complete w/bartender

The author of "Library Lil," Suzanne Williams, just finished her author visit at Machias Elementary School, where I am the libararian. In preparation for her visit, I took a chance and read this delightfully illustrated (by Steven Kellogg) picture book to every class, Kindergarten through grade 6. To my delight, I discovered that this modern "tall tale" had appeal for all ages. Although one review said this book was overly didactic, I would say that the message that reading is better than television (or video games, etc.) is one that can't be stressed too much. And with this title, "a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down."

Suzanne Williams did two assemblies for us. For primary grades she entertained the students with another of her titles, "Mommy Doesn't Know My Name." With the older students, she talked about the writing/publishing process in a manner that kept everyone's attention. I think Williams' alter ego is "Library Lil!"

Library Lil, a champion reader, champions the cause of reading through ingenuity, perseverance and brute physical strength. The best thing about this book is that at storytime, the 3rd grade boys were as engrossed in the story as the girls!

Great book for librarians...and anyone who loves libraries. Lil is a fantastic character who will try anything to turn everyone into a reader...and she succeeds

What a character Library Lil is! Library Lil is a wonderful addition to the town's reading program. However, she has to work at getting them away from their televisions. Once she does, Lil is quite busy. The fun starts when some rough guys come to town and she must convince them to read, too. This book is a modern day tall tale and can be used to illustrate and model those characteristics. Lil is very, very strong and this helps her cope with those out of town fellows who make fun of the readers. This book is lots of fun for students, teachers, and librarians alike.

A well told story and lovely art work. It is a favourite in our home and we often give this book as a gift to friends who have small children. Beautiful, charming and touching.

This is one of those rare finds, a beautifully illustrated book with a story that is just as good as the pictures. I fell in love with this book years ago before I had kids of my own and gave it to my godchildren who all adored it. Now I have a three year old daughter who loves it and I am buying it for her nursery school.

I really enjoyed the story "Little Beaver and the Echo." The story had a very cool and creative story line that made it interesting and fun. The pictures were also really neat. They were very detailed and colorful. The story is about a young beaver who is search for someone accross the lake ,that ends up being his echo. On the way he pickes up a variety of friends. For example, he finds a duck, an otter, and a turtle. This book , in my opinion, was excellent. I highly suggest this to you.

This heart-touching picture book about a beaver's search for a friend isn't just for kids (although my nieces and nephews love it, too!). The story-line is clear and the full-color illustrations are EXCELLENT. Readers will have fun catching little details in the pictures.

We've owned this book since my oldest daughter (who is now 12) was a toddler. It continues to be a family favorite, especially for reading aloud. It's one of the few stories that my 2 year old will listen to all the way through, he especially loves the echo element. This is a lovely story with lovely illustrations and I highly recommend it!

Melissa Michaels' "A Look Within" is a powerful punch to your head and heart. I recently saw her perform spoken word and was blown away. I don't know what is more beautiful Melissa or her poetry. She is the sexiest poet alive.

Melissa Michaels' "A Look Within" is captivating, brillantly written. The booking is stunning as she. I highly recommend "A Look Within".

I highly recommend this wonderful book of poetry. It is exquisitely written and is filled with experiences we all encounter on our journey of life. Melissa's poems are hip and brilliantly written. Her words capture you and hold your attention. Her poems are little gems of wisdom.

I found 'A Look Within' to be a very honest journey through one woman's experiences, and one that is impossible to let go without reading in full. Melissa manages to be both poetic and direct in her style, drawing the reader in fully. Excellent.

Melissa Michaels truly expresses those emotions which are in all of us, and clearly articulates the experiences we all share.
This is a journey to enlightenment for any who wish to follow.

Christina Evans' debut novel Lucid is a fantastic story about Andie Claibourne, a woman who can travel to other places in her dreams. Andie has been unable to control or otherwise consciously direct her power, until the sudden death of her father changes everything and forces her to put her unusual abilities to the test in order to forestall terrible things. An engaging, entertaining, and gripping narrative, Lucid is recommended for those who enjoy well written speculative fiction.

Christina keeps you on the edge of your seat with this one . A must read! I could not put this one down.
Great character development and a flowing story line keep you in this one till the end. Five stars all the way through!

Wow! This is a great book...it truly is one of those that you don't want to put down, and yet at the same time want to take your time reading because you don't want it to end!
It is definitely a well-written first book...Christina did her research well and because of that medical terms related to her character's condition were easier to understand!
The story line is crisp, and easy to follow!
Definitely,looking forward to Christina's next book!

I enjoyed the book, and thought it was well written. The book made me not want to put it down. And had you on the edge of your seat. I look forward to reading more from this up and coming arthor.

This was a great book...one you couldn't nor wanted to put down, but didn't want it to end, either. An amazing first book for Christina Evans. I have always wanted to write a book myself and she has inspired me to get busy on it. I can't wait until her next one!

This book is about three very close friends: Juniper, Gena, and Anne. They are the Fortune Tellers Club. Gena find a pair of cat-eye sunglasses in a thrift store and believes they can predict the future! Gina's friends laugh at her, but not for long. This is a well-written book, full of suspense. I wanted to keep reading and never put it down. It was a funny book at times, and serious at others. The story line was a little bit young. I would recommend this book to most kids who are ages seven to ten. The story moves quickly, and the characters have enough depth for teens to say "that's me," or "that's just like so-and-so." The interplay among the girls is excellent. One of the characters is dealing with a dad who wants to date again. Something today's kids can relate to. The author projects excellent imagery and its wholesome, fun reading. Kids at every age can use a reminder about the importance (and rules) of friendship. For those squeemish about mystical arts, it's an opportunity to talk with your kids and keep the 'evil' in perspective.

The Magic Shades is book 3 of the Fortune Tellers Club series and is told from the perspective of Gena Richmond. Gena is a tomboy who plays volleyball, and the jokester of the group. It's hard for her to take anything seriously! However, when she picks up a pair of cat-eye sunglasses in a thrift store and sees the future, she doesn't find anything funny about it! Will the woman in the thrift shop fall off a ladder? Will Anne become blind? Is her Dad's girlfriend snooping through her things? Gena becomes obsessed with the information she receives via the special sunglasses--but is she really seeing clearly?

The Fortune Tellers Club is a delightful series by professional storyteller Dotti Enderle. This series, geared towards ages 9-12, features three best friends--Juniper Lynch, Anne Donovan, and Gena Richmond--who use divination to solve mysteries, explain relationships, and understand life experiences.

Great suspense, true-to-life characters, and fine storytelling are all to be found in Book 3. This series just keeps getting better and better!

I've read all the Fortune Teller Club books and love them, especially The Magic Shades. The author is really hitting her stride with the characters here and the action has gotten even more interesting. It's a great read for girls of all ages, especially if you're interested in extra-sensory stories.

I hope the next one has dopplegangers in it. They're cool.

I love how Gena finds her shades in a thrift shop and they turn out to have special powers. The premise of this book excites the imagination. The telling of the story lives up to this promise.

The Fortune Tellers Club is back with their most mysterious book yet. Gena buys a magical pair of sunglasses which show her images of the future. But can the glasses be trusted? Are they predicting the future or casting a dark spell over Gena? Danger and mystery grow with each chapter -- until the thrilling conclusion. I'm already looking forward to the next book: The Secrets of the Lost Arrow.

Much has been accomplished in this book. Dave Halsey not only traveled from one end of Canada to the other, but he lived with the Indians for a few months during 40-below degree winter season. He shares his experiences in both the hot and frigid, both the rapid and inch-by-inch travel. He has also been through inspiring and mind-blowing experiences. Plus, this book is wonderful for nature admirers and outdoor campers & hikers alike.

I have read David Halsey's Magnetic North repeated times for it's pure display of passion and adventure. Halsey was a man both before and beyond his time. He knew the importance of keeping his expedition a journey by primitive means, it was important to himself. His passing is a tragic tale, but not unlike many other great explorers and adventure writers of the 19th and 20th century. Within the pages of his account, there is more than a story. There is a compassionate soul bound to the wilderness, paddling his way through waters that had not been traversed by a white man, and a grievous attempt to return to modern society. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever dared to dream, not of greatness, but of a life lived in the wild to satisfy a yearning heart.

A great book. It wasn't long enough is the only complaint, and that's if you force me to complain.

This is a great yet tragic story about a man/boy who was meant to be in the woods. The book is, as you can guess, a trek across Canada by foot, canoe, and dogsled. Those that like the outdoors and wonder what the world was like before cell phones, pavement, and the flood of civilization need to go no futher than this work. The beauty is that this trek happened in the late 70s.

This book, from cover to cover, makes you yearn to be out in the wild and to wish you were there, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel (well some of it. The near dying stuff is best left alone). The wilds of Canada call to you as you turn each page, realizing that these travels are really not that far removed from the US/Canada border.

One gets a great perspective in reading this book through the words of Halsey and with the notes of Diana Landau, who does a marvellous job walking us through the rough parts of the story that were not completed before David's death. In fact, it could be argued that the reader gets a more complete picture in this, essentially a 2 author affair, than if only Halsey would have done it.

Truly Halsey is a man who was born to be in the outdoors and it is a shame that he did not remain in one of the nooks or crannies that he had crossed on the way. While there was a sense of inexperience in both travellers, it's hard to not feel for them and see their learning as the trip wound on.

The book is out of print, so it will be hard to come by. But if you can find it, do so.

Dave had a dream - and set out to live his dream. The book presents an excellent account of his trek across the Great White North. It makes you feel like you are living, breathing and feeling it with him. What a tragedy that he wasn't able to do more. He had so much to give and wanted little in return. An excellent account in survival and a lesson in human nature. Highly recommend!

This is a marvelous adventure story with a tragic aftermath. David Halsey was 21 years old when he set out to cross Canada's remote wilderness by foot, canoe, and dog sled, a 4000 mile journey that would take him several years to complete. For most of the trip, he was accompanied by a friend and a dog named Coy, who wandered into Halsey's wilderness camp in British Columbia one night, and thereafter became a permanent member of the expedition. Diana Landau did a wonderful job editing this book, which was no small task considering its author died in his 20's several years previous to her launching into the project. David Halsey was gifted with a pen however, and left behind enough raw material in journal notes and reflections that Landua could put together a cohesive reminiscence of his fantastic journey. This is one of those books that will remain with you always. Read it -you won't be disappointed.

when i finished this book, i just wrote 'the great book' on its first page... it was very helpful to build up my historical and economical knowledge.(but it's not boring. rather the author has some sense of humor)
and you can find some kind explanations and illustrations of the writer for your better understanding within pages... i would recommend this book for high school students or freshman students of college.

The late Leo was a master of popularization. He makes the "dull" topic of economic history and theory come alive! A real Marxist classic, even though his chapter on "Russia Has a Plan" is sketchy and weak. He's too uncritical of Stalin. He should have read Trotsky's "Revolution Betrayed." But he does give us a wealth of valuable information and theory. E.g., "The Church taught that there was a right and wrong in ALL man's activities... [Nowadays] a manufacturer will do anything in his power to squeeze out his competitor... St. Thomas Aquinas, the greatest of the religious thinkers of the MiddleAges, condemned the 'lust for gain'... Traders were denied the right to get more out of a transaction than would pay them for their labor." (p.40) Complex material is simplified so that it is very easy reading. History has always been the strong suit for Marxists!

In this fantastic well written book, history is made easy to understand. Forget school books, the old pedantic approach. Leo Huberman has a way to make the reader understand the changes that occur in the world and be interesting and amusing at the same time. I read it while at school and when my daughter was studying the subject at high school I gave a copy to the school library. Needless to say that it was photocopied by the teacher and given as a compusory reading to all school students. Great book. One of the gems of the century!

How com that the moviestar never pay the cabdriver? Where did royalties get their fortune?, from heaven? Huberman explain in a very simple way how the great fortunes where made. How it come to be that the existing economic system come to happen. He point out the actual facts of where welth were created and who rely did it.

Leo Huberman's masterpiece is a fantastic work, unfortunately out of print abroad but published in India and available in select bookstores.

In an age where belief in the Left is scorned and the free market rules supreme, this book is as relevant as ever, reminding one of the perils that can arise when a market is too free.

Huberman explains economics in its historical background and shows the user the reason why he is against free markets.

A valuable work from a brilliant American economist! His bibliography is also excellent

This book is still available in India!

This journal compiles amazing photographs of one of America's most envied gardens. It's layout is outstandingly useful for gardners and admirers alike. A "perfect" gift!!! Two thumbs up for its editors.

The perfect hostess gift! This beautiful journal is timeless and inspirational to those of us who struggle in the "green thumb" area! The photographs are beautifully done and the line drawings are beyond compare. A real treasure!!

This book makes everyone want to have a green thumb! Just looking at this beautiful book sitting on my desk makes me want to spend all day in my garden. The photographs are exquisite and the drawings are beyond compare. Marie Aull's garden is a work of art, a very special place, a garden that every gardener aspires to!

A perfect hostess gift to record garden events or personal memories. Pictures are exquisite! Possible travel journal. Plenty of space to record the important events we want to cherish. Wonderful way to honor our gardening friends or anyone who enjoys a tranquil stroll through a beautiful garden!

This book is a treasure! An exquisite journal honoring one of America's finest gardeners: Marie Aull. It was created in celebration of Mrs. Aull's One Hundredth Birthday and in recognition of her special genius. This exquisitely presented journal has many uses: to journal a garden, as a daily record or for multiple years; to carry on a trip and use as a travel journal...to create a personal diary or a birthday book; however you choose to use it, you will be touched by the depth and sensitivity of the quotations, by the beauty of the photographs of flowers and scenes from a nationally recognized woodland garden, by the delicate line drawings and by the clarity and sohpistication of the presentation of this little book. This is a book with heart. This is a book honoring and saluting one of America's finest gardeners: Marie Aull. Think of it as a walk through a woodland garden; the quotations will touch you, the photographs and art will inspire you . It is both useful and beautiful....a great gift for yourself and for others. I love it!

I haven't finished reading this book yet but its already GREAT! I love the mystery and the suspiciuos characters!! If you love Mystery and Horses just lie me you have to read this book!! its one of the BEST!

This book was so cool! I loved it and i culdn't put it down for a second. My fave part was when Stevies father was telling the gield about that rat Paul. I really reccomend this book fot anyone who loves horses. END

I LOVE bonnie Bryant i read almost all the series mainly Pine Hallow and Saddle Club. i love this book the whole plot is funny and realistic. I won't give out any secrets. Its a must have!

this book was really good. yet again it was a little unrealistic. i hate when people ruin the books so i won't do that. SC, Pine Hollow and Thoroughbred books are the best. well anyway i guarintee this book to anyone who is horse-crazy. horses rule and Ian Millar and Big Ben rock!

This book was excellent. Bonnie Bryant does it again! This bookwas both amusing and mysterious. Although she writes the first chaptera little wierdly, i can't quite explain it, and it is a little hard to get into at first, once you get past that, you will not be able to put it down. She portrays the characters very well, as usual, and you really relate. Overall, this was a great book that you all should read.