i loved this book. as did everyone in my family. i borrowed this book from my mom three years ago to check it out and i ended up keeping it and reading it all the time. as a matter-of-fact, i'm currently re-reading it.

for me, this was a great look into the past and at the old ways. it proved to me that the Kiowa are some of the strongest people on the plains. and i am proud to be one.

I stumbled on this book years ago, and I joyfully re-read it each year. It is a wonderful, engrossing look at a long-ago time, beautifully captured through the words of Spear Woman, Hunting Horse, and their families and friends.

Although not a novel, it sure reads like one!

My favorite parts? The chapter where Spear Girl and Hunting Horse elope, the poignant journey of Apiatan and the piece where the grandmother and granddaughter go to visit the buffalo. Truly a wonderful read!

This should be required reading for anybody interested in Indian culture, lifestyles, history. Heck, for anybody who's a student of human nature.

The Ten Grandmothers, required reading for a course in anthropology, inspired a lifelong interest in and appreciation of Plains Indian culture. It is romantic without romanticism, sentimental without bathos, realistic and uplifting.

I have read romance for a long time and really enjoy it. It is stories like these that have inspired me to try writing myself. I have read most of what Jaid Black and Marilyn Lee have written. I really like their work. This is the first Treva Harte's work that I have read and it will not be the last. These stories while very hot all show the beginnings of what turn out to be wonderful relationships.

Bloodlust is the first in series of stories about a family of vampires. Mikhel and Erica are perfect together. Once Erica gets past the terror of a full blood female trying to kill her and Mikhel.

The Jaid Black story is set in the future history of the Trek Mi Q'an series. This is also a very good story. Jaid Black can write lush story populated with characters you can identify with. Her Trek Mi Q'an sereis will have you laughing and crying and cheering the Heroines on the conquer their seven foot plus husbands.

Treva Harte story is about the need to remove a curse and find redemption. Along the way the two lovers learn the meaning of love and understanding.

I would recommend anything written by Jaid Black and Marilyn Lee

This anthology is one of the best I've read in a long time. Three friends meet at a Halloween party and then meet three very different and sexy men who rock their world. This books offers something for everyone from a hunky vampire to a modern witch to an out of this world hero.

The writing is hot and the love scenes are hot. I can't wait to read more about the vampire in the next book.

Wow! This is the first book from the publisher Ellora's Cave that I have read, but it will NOT be the last. This was a fantastic anthology that has me ready to read many more stories from all three of these talented authors.

The three stories are tied together by the idea that it is three friends meeting at a halloween party, all of them hoping to (or at least thinking about the possibility) of getting laid. All three of them find their heart's desire.

The first story was Bloodlust by Marilyn Lee and was my favorite out of the bunch. It features a very sexy vampire (my favorite alpha male!) and made me wish that I could have (or be had by!) a vampire of my very own.

The second story was A Little Too Charming by Treva Harte. The hero is a witch who has discovered that to save his family from a curse brought down from the Salem Witch Trials, he must love the descendant of one of the women executed during the trials. This story would have been better if it had been longer. I wanted to know more about the curse and the history of the two families, but the story was still very good.

The third story was by a fave in the world of romantica, Jaid Black. This story was called Naughty Nancy and is in Ms. Black's very popular Trek Mi Q'an series. Although I have never read one of the Trek Mi Q'an Books, I have now purchased the first in the series and am loving it. Jaid Black is a very talented author who even had me interested in what it would be like to love a "gargoylesque" shape-shifter. Very erotic!

I really recommend this book to all readers who like their romance very erotic and spicy. Not for the tame of heart, but definitely a fantastic erotic read!

I am almost ashamed to admit that the book version of this title sat on my bookshelf for a year, as I thought it would be a very cumbersome read. Recently I picked up a CD version, of the title, from my local library. (There are approximately 10 CD's, each covering approx. 200 years of history). Now I am devouring the book, wondering why I waited so long to read it. I have borrowed & re-borrowed the CD's from the library, & I listen to them at home over & over again. What I particularly like about this title is the way the author refers to contemporary documents relevant to the time in history being covered. Christopher Lee has taken a subject which, in other's hands, can sometimes be flat & 'dry', & he has created a masterpiece. If you have even the slighest interest in history I urge you to either read the print version of the title, or if you can't get your hands on that beg or borrow a copy, in either print, on tape, or on CD. You WON'T be disappointed. I only wish someone would produce a masterpiece of this calibre for 'other' history e.g. French, Italian etc Oh, & BTW, 'This Sceptred Isle - Twentieth Century' has just hit the shelves in Australia. I have already purchased my copy. I expect it will be every bit as good as '55BC - 1901'

Given sets of these tapes as a holiday gift, I was slowed in my enthusiasm toward the givers. Facing a long drive, with ample entertainment backup, I listened to the first of many tapes. Could history on tape possibly subvert popular culture and current events ? I have now listened to these tapes more than 6 times. The presentation, content, and most of all attitude of the material is addictive. The BBC should be commended again for their quality educational products, and their significant contributions toward restoring the positive reputation of the British people. I HIGHLY recommend purchasing these tapes for yourselves and your children's enlightenment.

I was totally captivated! What an incredible, sweeping history, sumptuously written and produced; rich by far in audio than if it were produced on film. Bravo BBC! At one point I even briefly understood the English soccer hooligans - after all, rampaging around the Continent thumping foreigners is only what their predecessors have done for 1000 years! With an incredibly rich and diverse history and an incalculable contribution to the world's culture (hooliganism excepted!), Britons almost have the right to be admired and to be what they are not - arrogant and boastful. We must admire too, their charm, wit and self-effacing modesty. A tip of the hat from California!

I really was not interested in reading a book on slaves and war. So when I finally decided to read the book I could not put it down. The love scenes were so passionated and the strength that the famlies had for each other was so binding. You will enjoy this book.

I really was not interested in reading this book about slaves and war. When I finally decided to read the book I could not put it down. The love scenes were so passionated, and the togetherness that the families had for each other was so full of strength. You will be surprise at what this book holds.

An enjoyable read, full of intrigue and romance. Although I am no fan of the Civil War era, the story held my attention as these characters faced many obstacles to their love during the conflicts of war. I recommend this book to any one who loves an historically accurate and captivating drama.

Mr. Williams' story is filled with rollicking humor, wit, and wisdom. Vividly written, the reader is drawn into 18th century Charleston, and into the lives of two families, the Dorsets and the Symthes. Each and every character is memorable. You will laugh and cry reading this book. It has a permament place in my personal library. I loved it so much, I rushed out and bought several copies to give to friends and family. Mr. Williams deserves far more credit for his writing genius!

Williams' ambitious novel The True & Authentic History of Jenny Dorset is a refreshing medley of life in Charleston's 18th century, seasoned tastily with charming wit and intriguing characters. A truly enjoyable read, the tale is written with a sincere flare and comes alive to the reader.

More notably is the method in which Williams characterizes each member of the families involved in the story's plot - from the dueling heads, Mr. Dorset and Mr. Smythe, to Old Bob in his amusing stages of senility, and the ostentatious Jenny Dorset herself.

The reader will undoubtedly find the rich story line is highly entertaining, and written in a very lively manner. The tale is penned from the perspective of Henry Hawthorne, the Dorset's discerning and subdued family man servant. Hawthorne patiently abides by the family's somewhat eccentric and unruly lifestyle, and writes about his experiences first-hand, in memoir-like style.

Indeed, this novel is a great story-tellers' delight! The True & Authentic History of Jenny Dorset manifests very engaging humour with every flip of a page - more than once have I been in the throws of violent chuckles over it's whimsical comments and situations. It has quickly grown to be one of my favorites. I highly recommend it.

This book is funny and I loved it.

This book is used as the primary text in my university's introductory Philosophy course, and I think it's an excellent choice. It includes classic texts written by well-known philosophers and the writings of scientists, novelists, religious figures and many others. The inclusion of philosophical writings from such unlikely sources is a great illustration of how philosophy is woven into all aspects of our lives. Reading this book will help you to realize how many philosophical issues you already deal with in your own life and will also help you to find new ways of thinking about and dealing with them.

I ordered this book as a requirement from a great professor during college. Having only read just more than a handful of chapters in that semester I became hooked. I have since moved on and really started to appreciate the ultimate questions of life. Not that this book answers them. That is still the uniqueness of humanity, individual thought. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to be a better skeptic. We so readily just accept things that our ancestors accepted without a thought as to how reality really is. The wide array of topics is to be applauded and a great concept to take a look at may arenas of thought. Thank you professor Buenter(Binter).

This is a really good book. It really shows the bacics of philosophy. When i came home i have been wanting to read the rest of the book badly.

Twin City, a first novel by southern author Jerry Lee Davis, is a marvelous and emotional tale of humanity in the context of inhumanity in a small rural town. Tommy, the main character, is a small child growing up in rural Georgia who is exposed to hate, inhumanity, and intolerance due to his sensitive and uncorrupted emotional state and his willingness to befriend others who are also different. Although set in the South, the themes of the book resonate to anyone who has ever faced emotional judgement--that is all of us. Although human beings can be wonderful and loving to each other, they can also be amazingly cruel, often for no other reason than their inability to heal the scars of cruelty inflicted upon them.

The book is consuming, both from the point of view of Davis' story-telling expertise and the humanistic subplots. It is at times quite riveting. I read it in a couple of nights and was engaged--eager to learn the final climatic conclusion on the last page.

Davis has much to teach us but in a way that is not only emotionally challenging but satisfying for someone who wants to be amused and engaged. Davis does not preach. He teaches by engaging our hearts and spirits and by tapping universal wounds in the human experience. There are some magnificient turns of phrase, the writing is smooth, the story is enveloping, the style is very southern, but the message is applicable to a wide audience.

A good book to give your high school aged children or any adult as a gift--one they are sure to remember.

Jerry Lee Davis' characters are so fresh and painfully real that they appeal to us as someone we actually know, or have known, and by the middle of the book, they have become people we love. The author becomes completely transparant; his characters grow and develop their own multi-faceted personalities, complete with frailties as well as strengths. It's been months since I read the book, yet I find myself looking for Blayne and Tommy as though they are just in front of me at Starbuck's, or relaxing on the grassy hill at Piedmont Park.

This is a wonderful book that portrays the lifelong friendship between two children. It is so well-written that I found myself getting lost in the characters, their daily adventures, and the town in which they lived. I could not wait to read more about them. It is also easy to lose yourself in the humorous antics and forget about the pain that lies beneath the surface of these two characters. It is a wonderfully written book that captures friendship, childhood, and the South all in one great story!

An excellent, insightful and indepth book that should be taught in every media communications program. The author of "The Ulitimate Assist" was given the "Ultimate Access" to the top brass of the NBA and NBC. Quality stuff.

I did not like the NBA when I picked up this book, but after
reading this well written document. I found myself respecting its tremendous progress.

Thanks to John Fortunato for putting this together and helping
us understand the behind the scenes NBA world.

It is a MUST READ for basketball fans of all ages.

I cannot speak well enough about the author or his book! Dr. Fortunato has combined both brilliance and enthusiasm into his book, The Ultimate Assist. If anyone has ever been interested in topics ranging anywhere from the NBA to the mass media, this is no doubt the ideal text to own. Dr. Fortunato currently has a Ph.D. in Communication from Rutgers University, and an M.A. in Communication and B.A. from William Paterson University, and has successfully created a fascinating non-fiction work that depicts the NBA as it is today; the Ultimate Assist is a definite page-turner. With fascinating interviews, unlimited knowledge, and the greatest passion, The Ultimate Assist is no doubt a book that everyone should own a copy of.

I like how Anthony uses his hands as friends. One hand is a good guy and the other hand makes smart remarks. I laughed when the smart remarking hand says, "is there a rock somewhere around here that we can hide under and you'd be better off piloting tug boats and nuh uh, last time we helped you find some clothes, sister, ya snapped! Smash, bam, crunch is all I saw, I love it, I love it, I love it."

Every chapter was very interesting and Funny as little Anthony grudgingly went to the mall with his parents as they shopped for clothes. Not too amusing too a little boy full of energy and so he'd sometimes use his hands as though they were answering back to him with their own little personalities. Very cute! He also becomes a hero, with the help of a security guard who happens to love publicity, while at the mall and wins his parents a shopping spree. Oh how I wish that for me! The touch of adding an over zealous security guard in the story adds extra flavor to the story as well. He challenges Anthony to a video game match...guess who won that? I found it astoundingly neat how Anthony made time to watch his favorite cartoon while at the mall that showed five sock puppets saving the planet and had the ability to unite and call on a giant sock puppet to get rid of an invading alien from outer space. Great illustrations even if they were in black and white. You owe it to yourselves, this is a must buy! I can read any of the 26 chapters to my three children and they enjoy them all.

I think the book was great from begining to end. I enjoyed reading it and so did my children.

After reading this book I am both happy and relieved to say that I am finally on the road to figuring out our two reference librarians. I had thought that there would be no hope but this important guide clears up many of my long-standing questions!

When the journal _Booklist_ appears in our library mailbox, I grab it, open it, and quickly scan the table of contents for the page number of "The Manley Arts" column. Forget the book reviews -- they can wait until lunchtime. I *have* to read Will Manley first. He's the Dave Barry of librarianship, the Andy Rooney of bibliophiles, the Jerry Seinfeld of bookworms. His comments are always on the mark and usually make me smile and nod my head in agreement. Here, his observations about goofy patrons with bizarre questions and typical reference desk scenarios are accompanied by Richard Lee's funky illustrations. The result is the kind of honest silliness that should first be thoroughly enjoyed by oneself and then immediately shared with colleagues. Though this book is clearly one of specialized humor, anyone who works in a public service occupation will recognize some of the customer categories -- "Dorkus Completis," "Studentus Moronis," "Parentus Irresponsibilis," and the rest. If a layperson stumbles across these pages, let the outcome be that he/she learned that (a) librarians are people too and (b) that they have a good sense of humor. It might be a strange and twisted kind, but it is humor nevertheless. Thank you, Will, for encouraging us to laugh at ourselves.

Just read this one, checked out from my local library. I'm not a librarian but my mom is, and I'm about to start working on my MLS. We both had a good laugh w/ this book.

The section on "stupid reference questions" made me howl. I pray I will be able to keep a straight face if I ever end up working in Reference. May end up choosing cataloging from the get-go! The 10 stages were funny, if a little depressing.

Think of Matt Groening's "Life is Hell", focused on Librarianship. That's pretty much the kind of book you have here.