When I first saw the title of this book I was a bit taken aback. In all honesty I expected commentary on how the white man is out to get up and coming blacks. I was pleasantly surprised when I began reading it. This book is an excellent source of information for people of all races. The advice given in the book is truley effective in the business world. I would reccomend this to anyone.

This book is worth the investment. If you are interested in being an entreprenuer or even succeeding in your career, I highly recommend this book.

If you're thinking about starting a business you must first think "success!" Since reading this book, I've learned the real meaning of success(not to mention starting my own business). This is definitely the BLACK BUSINESS BIBLE.

While a brilliant documentary, Burns' "Jazz" also reinforced the notion that jazz is exclusively an African-American artform. Fortunately, "Lost Chords" does much to blow away that misperception. While never belittling or downplaying the role of those African-American giants in jazz, this book does an outstanding job of profiling all of the individuals and bands who received short shrift from Burns: Steve Brown, who pretty much invented jazz bass playing; the Jean Goldkette Orchestra; Miff Mole; Frank Trumbauer; and may more. And he does so in a way that is both interesting to the casual fan (with anecdotes and such) and the hardened muso (excerpts of scores abound). A scholarly tome, this is a worthy addition for any jazz fan's library. I look forward to Volume II.

I'm a musician. I borrowed this book from my local library. The more I read it the more I knew I had to own it. Every once and a while someone does something of real quality. The minute you see it or touch it or come near it, you know it's the real thing. It's good. You have to have it. I bought this book because it's all that. As I read it I really didn't care about black or white, I only became absorbed in these amazing people and their remarkable achievements. Anyone who has a desire to know what happened back in those days and its relevance to jazz today better read this book. Don.

Not a mere antidote to political correctness in jazz criticism; Lost Chords is a prewar cultural history, a lesson in music structure, a history of woodwind instruments, a guide to innovations in guitar tuning, AND MORE. It shows the musicians as human beings with all their failings, humor, drives, hard work, and talent. I especially loved the account of the bass sax --- an instrument that looks like it could double as a moonshine still --- and its usefulness in the early days of sound recording. Sudhalter admonishes us to listen to the music and to make up your own mind. Exactly right. A good place to start is Robert Parker's Bix Beiderbecke Great Original Performances 1924-1930 (available on Amazon) If you have ever heard an early 78 rpm record, you will be astonished at Parker's sound restoration.

SQUIRE'S LEGACY is a story told with so much love of the author's family.It is a true story that any of us who have grown up in the mining communities of West Virginia in the 30's,40's and 50's can relate to in many ways. When I started reading this book,it touched my heart like no other. I read this book aloud to my husband. Being a native New Yorker, I knew he might not relate to the book as I did,and I wanted hime to know what my life was like growing up in southern West Virginia during that time. We were both held captive by this book,from beginning to end. We laughed together and cried together at their joys and their tragedies.In this book,the authors JAMES AND ELLIE WHITE have caught the very essence of what family is all about. Theirs is truly a love story told with much love and tenderness.

Many have tried to portray the lives of the coal camps and the trials the people endured. This one succeeds highly.
I was the young boy who lost his father in a coal mine accident and knew Clifford and Ethel very well. Jim shows a
keen and accurate memory on these events and Ellies "editing" and writing are superb. They are to be congratulated. It has been said that someone is not really dead until they are forgotten. Jim and Ellie have assured Clifford and Ethel will not be forgotten for many years.

My husband and I grew up in the same area as portrayed in this book. We felt the honesty, storytelling, and details of the lives mentioned were just like we remembered. We laughed, and cried and wished others would read and apply the values taught in this book. It reminded us of hard times, hard work, the love and lessons we grew up experiencing. We would recommend this book to any and all who long to be inspired.

This is, perhaps, my favorite book of photographs. The photographer uses his gift of vision and art to expose the soul of dance and captures the beauty of the human body. The dancer's he has chosen are the stongest and most fit, clearly talented, and willing to defy the bodies natural positioning. These dancers aren't wimps! The photographs are black and white, each conveying a message or emotion. This photoraphy puts one at ease with the uncovered, natural form of various portions of the dancers body. (Not a children's book) I love this book- It's just magnificent and beautiful!

this is a very good book if you love dance and good photography

Personally, I cannot get enough of books of photography with its focus on dancers.So I am disappointed with how few I have found that I have truly loved! In fact, this is the ONLY book so far that I give a 5 star rating. The pictures are crisp and clear. The dancer's bodies varied (important!)yet all beautiful, the captured poses interesting, captivating ect. ect.....I wish there were more like this one.

Catherine Mann is so incredibly talented at characterizations that it is easy for the reader to forget her hero and heroine are fictional. In WEDDING AT WHITE SANDS, Ms. Mann seamlessly weaves a story about two entralling characters. The interactions between Jake and Allie are snappy and sexy. Jake, with his tortured past, is believable and manly. Ms. Mann has tapped into the male psyche. The story is fast-paced and suspenseful. A true page turner.

An impressive first book by an author who is sure to be a bright shining star in the sky of novelists.

I have read a lot of series romances over the years and this was a refreshing read. I stayed up late reading it because I just had to know what happened to these two wonderful, complex characters. Catherine Mann peels away her characters inner conflicts and motivations one satisfying layer at a time throughout the book. The chemistry between the two characters is tastefully done without losing the sexiness.

Looking forward to her next release!

Catherine Mann's Wedding at White Sands is a wonderful read. Filled with characters that are charismatic, lovable and sexy it's no wonder that this is my favorite book of 2002.

I feel very lucky to have discovered her and can't wait to read her upcoming Wingmen Warriors series.

So if your are craving a very satisfying book, a book that will make you laugh, cry and sigh over an enthralling plot, sizzling sexual attraction and a hero to fall in love with then make sure to run to the stores to get your copy of the highly recommended Wedding At White Sands.

Absolutely one of the best books I have read in a very long time. I love the setting, the writing, the flow, the character relationships, everything. People seemed so REAL in this book. I read many books, and most of them I can just put down and pick back up later. This one, I stayed up reading it until I was exhausted, just so I wouldn't have to stop. I also enjoyed how neither one of them got really stupid and started hating or avoiding one another over some stupid argument, like happens in most every book I read. These two belonged together from the start, and they knew it--they just couldn't admit it at first. Wonderful book. I have only two questions--How did Angus get out, and how did the Colonel know where to find Catriona?

I wanted to start out with the first book of the series, White Heather, White Magic, White Knight, White Mist, what excellent stories about family and friends and bringing them together. I love everything about the plots and the setting of Regency London to The Scottish Hill of the Highlands and back again. This is a must reads of all the books. Jaclyn Reding great job and I can not wait to read what you have for us readers next.

Jaclyn Reding's White Heather proves the magic that comes from Scottish moonlight and a rare sprig of white heather is not merely a fable, but a powerful rune. Robert Edenhall, Duke of Devonbrook, has lost all as a result of a deadly fire of unknown origin--his estate, his family, his fortune, his fiancée, even his sight. His friends and colleagues speak of murder, and point their fingers right at Robert! Attempting to escape the hell that has become his life, Robert leaves London for the solitude of Rosmorigh, one of his father's secret holdings in the West Highlands of Scotland. There, Robert vows to discover the murderer who stole his family from him, as well as the mystery of this hidden inheritance. In residence at Rosmorigh is a mysterious, trespassing ghost with silky skin that carries a handkerchief with the letter "C," and more secrets than any one person could solve. It seems that the ghost called Catriona MacBryan is not really who she thinks she is, there are murderers closer than one would expect, and the key to finding Bonnie Prince Charlie's hidden treasure is right under his nose. When it seems that he is all alone in the dark, a moonlit dip in a nearby loch with Catriona and love-sworn sprinkles of white heather helps Robert see the truth and bring back the light to a life that he thought was over. Jaclyn Reding's White Heather captivated me from the start--With a child being spirited away from its intended life to save it from a villainous relative and a man losing the lifestyle to which he was accustomed. Ms. Reding brings these two together in the most charming of ways, and lets us delight in the relationship that blossoms between them. This book was a charming combination of mystery, murder, romance, intrigue and legend. This book's merits include a teasingly clever plot with fascinating characters and provided a magical journey to romance that all will enjoy.

Lynne Remick, Reviewer

The main cahracter in this book, is Miss Lotta Scales. The two minor characters are Miss Lemon and Molly Brickmeyer. This story takes places in Sunrise Elementary School. Their only problem is that their new librarian is a dragon, who wouldn't let any of the children touch the books. She made sure that none of the students got close to the books, for fear that they would wreck them by getting their little, sticky fingers all over the pages of the books. She got rid of any book that made dragons sound horrible and mean. The children started to hate library day. The principal tried to compromise with her, But she wouldn't listen to him.
Miss Lemon, the kindergarten teacher, also tried to reason with Miss Lotta Scales. She told Miss Lotta Scales that the students miss storytime. Miss Lotta Scales just laughed and didn't really care about what the other teachers thought, especially sweet, Miss Lemon. That same day, Molly Brickmeyer found her way into the library on accident. She lost her glasses, and couldn't see anything without them, unless it was right under her nose. Molly ran into a bookshelf and a book fell off and landed in her hands. She opened it and began to read it out loud.
Soon all the children heard her reading the story, and gathered into the library. Everyone was listening to her, even Miss Lotta Scales. Miss Lotta Scales started to approach Molly and.... Read this excellent book to find out what happens to Molly and all the other children at Sunrise Elementary School. I thought this book was cute, and had great little side jokes if you look at the pictures. This book is something that the whole family can enjoy. It shows how some people can have a change in heart, with a little help from children.

For the first time, my 4-year-old nephew sat enthralled and enchanted by a book that was not about construction or train equipment. He talks about the Library Dragon and wants to read it every day. The illustrations are beautiful, and the prose is right on target for children just beginning to understand the library and its vital function in communities. Perhaps the best message of the book is the emphasis on taking care of books for others to enjoy.

My preschooler and first grader love this book, but best of all, so do I! It's one of those books that is entertaining to readers of all ages. You really just have to read it to understand how fun it is.

It didn't take me long at all to read this small book of twelve vignettes on the simple pleasures of life. Although it is true that there's not a lot in here that you won't have heard before, I stand by the idea that the best books are the ones that remind you of what you already know. In places I found it a little cliché, especially the first couple of chapters which reiterated the old "turn off the TV, have more conversations, read more books" wisdom. But it improved as it went along, and it was the last four chapters - discussing mercy, faith, freedom, cooking, creating, the joy of anticipation and the art of hoping - which made me give this book five stars rather than four.

This is not one of those cheesy gift books that contain 50 half-pages of "bite-sized wisdom" and 70 generic photos of flowers, babies and rainbows. Nor is it a specifically Christian version of other books such as 'Life's Little Instruction Book'. It is simply a book of short, thoughtful essays which help us to stop and examine our values and our idea of what will really make us happy. I foresee myself reading this many times throughout my life.

In "Morning Sun on a White Piano", UCC minister and professor Dr. Robin Meyers presents twelve essays, geared to refocus his audience on the truly important things in life.

Although these revelations are not terribly new or extraordinary, what *is* extraordinary is their simple, beautiful presentation, the wide breadth of ideas he manages to express, and his ability to connect to his audience without being preachy, sanctimonious, or condescending. Especially noticeable is the "Not Wolf" story, and his essay on the importance of mercy.

This book is very refreshing and readable, the equivalent in book form of a five-minute shoulder massage, or a cup of tea on a rainy day. I recommend it highly.

Reading "Morning Sun on a White Piano" made me not want to miss a single word, so I read it twice. Dr. Robin R. Meyers writing style leaves something for everyone. He clearly paints the world around us and points inside for the answers. Amazon says, "Morning Sun on a White Piano is The Miracle of Mindfulness for middle-class Christians." I have read both books and even Buddhists could come away with something of importance here. What this book does apply differently than Thich Nhat Hanh's book, is it explores our changing American culture, from yesterday, today, and the future. This is certainly not a book that is to be put back on the shelf. Pass it along, give it to someone. Just don't let it sit around with the other spines sticking out. You don't have to be Christian to enjoy this book you just have to be a sentient being.

This book is about a woman named Rebecca. She hates pumpkins, because when she was little, that is all she ate for a month was pumpkins. Her well planted garden has everything BUT pumpkins. One day, a pumpkin truck went speeding down her road. The truck made a sharp turn and a huge pumpkin fell off the truck, and into her yard. After cleaning it up, Rebecca forgot about the whole incident. The following year during spring, Rebecca went outside to find that the pumpkin smithereens the following year had caused more pumpkins to grow. Soon, a mass amount of pumpkins is growing in Rebecca's yard.

I liked this book because the ending is not what you would expect. To find out what happens to Rebecca, read this book.

A favorite to my 4 year old. Personally, I enjoy the subtle messages it carries that I am sure that he will injoy when he starts reading it for himself. Very humane side that makes it injoyable for me too.

Rebecca Estelle has a problem on her hands. Rebecca Estelle is a white-haired woman who lives with her calico cat Esmeralda. She hates pumpkins because when she was a youngster her family was poor and ALL they had to eat was pumpkins. She doesn't even like to think about them. One day a truck loaded with pumpkins loses a pumpkin that smashes in Rebecca Estelle's yard and sends seeds flying every which way. When plants spring up she refuses to tend to them and just ignores them all summer long. She won't even go over near the space where the pumpkin smashed. In autumn, much to her surprise there is a huge pumpkin patch just filled with beautiful big orange pumpkins. At first she is horrified. There is a SEA of pumpkins! She uses her clever ingeniuity and her practical good sense to figure out a wonderful way to not only use up the pumpkins, but to attract many people to help her share the pumpkins. She ends up with a delightful party atmosphere, sharing a happy Halloween and she patches up her differences with pumpkins. The illustrations are utterly charming, brightly colored and filled with warm and homey country scenes. The feeling of autumn's hazy nostalgia and the wonderful aromas of harvest baking almost leap up out of the pages. Parents will enjoy reading this one every year at Halloween and the kids will love it for years to come.

This book is a great tool for those willing to research particular words and meanings of Bible lexicon. It teaches how the same word is used [noun/verb] and how this affects its meaning in the scriptures. A great addition to any library!

Vine's has stood the test of time and proven itself as a valuable reference work for scholar and layman alike.

Although the book does not define every word in the Bible, it does cover many of the most theologically important words in a very thorough fashion.

This version of Vine's contains White's Old Testament dictionary which is superior to the original Vine's Old Testament dictionary which was incomplete. Together with the New Testament dictionary, it forms a solid word study tool for anyone interested in going deeper into God's Word.

Highly recommended.

There are numerous Greek NT (New Testament) tools out there, but very few are helpful for lay believers who do not have the knowledge of the Greek. But Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary (VCED) is perfect for ALL believers. I have used it for 16 years thus far and still use it! Here are reasons for high recommendation:
1. You do NOT need Greek knowledge to use this book. It is that simple and arranged that way, using KJV of the Bible as the main text.
2. It explains KJV word in an original Greek in context. It provides the meaning of the word in a proper context of Greek background. For example: In English Bible, there is only one word for "love" but in NT Greek, there are four (two being used the mostly). Therefore VCED fills the gap between English Bible and Greek NT nicely and effectively.
3. It provides the definition of a word (KJV word) more accurately than the English dictionary because it uses Greek use of the word. For example: The word, "godliness (1Tim. 2:2)" in Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary is defined as "1: Divine 2: pious, devout -" but in VCED, it defines it as " 'to be devout,' denotes that piety which characterized by a Godward attitude, does that which is well-pleasing to Him." It provides fuller meaning of the word by explaining how the word is used in the NT.
4. It can be used with Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. Every word is numbered with Strong's number so you can use it more efficiently.
5. This edition includes OT Dictionary as well. Although not written by Vine himself, it still is helpful, but is not as complete as Vine's NT.
6. This edition is clear in typeset (modernized). Previous editions were bad to read because of its old typeset.

Some Tips:
(a) If you want to use this book, you must have KJV of the Bible alongside VCED. All entries are given in KJV word.
(b) To save a step, you might want to consider using, "The New Enlgishman's Greek Concordance and Lexicon (Hendrickson Publisher)." It is also coded with Strong's number and uses KJV renderings of the verse.

All in all, it is an excellent tool for Bible Study. I heartily recommend it to all believers.