I could not put down this book. Cunningham has a most magical way of making the veil between the story and characters of her tale and the huge archetype--in this case the 1st woman, Lilith--absolutely transparant. But she does this without turning her characters or their struggles into cartoons. Everything here is real, and larger than life simultaneously. Especially if you are a woman, and you wish to re-member your wild, pre-patriarcal roots, Elizabeth Cunningham will, I hope be as great a powerhouse experience for you, as she has been for me.

I could not put this book down. Usually I only read on the bus to and fro work, but I found myself reading this at dinner and staying up to read before bed.

The imagery was beautiful and the character development honest and believable...I want to read everything by this author now!

Originally, I had taken A Wild Mother out of the library. Read it in 2 days. Then I bought the book so I could read it again. Elizabeth Cunningham is wonderful. Read & bought her other book - Return of the Goddess as well. Her books speaks to that wildness in all women and makes them feel free.

In Mandy Potter, An Abundant Woman's heroine, Elizabeth Neff Walker has created a well-rounded character in all senses of the word - her fears and concerns are realistically depicted, as is the contrast between her professional and private personas. The issues of acceptance, fat phobia, prejudice and self esteem are addressed in ways that most women (abundant and otherwise) will relate to, and I came away from this tender, sexy novel feeling good about myself and appreciative of the wonderful people I have in my life.

I'm normally not a fan of romance novels - but this one hit me where I live! At last - a ROUND heroine! The story is intriguing - the characters finely drawn. This is a FUN read, and MOST enjoyable for those of us not built like a Barbie doll!

From the first page, I was caught into this book. It is a woman's book in the fullest sense of the word. The writing is superb, witty and insightful, and the characters are alive. I found myself relating to the emotions and conflicts. Here are flawed people struggling to live and love, and succeeding. I also very much appreciate the clear print on cream paper.

Beth Dugger finds the roads less traveled in this popular New England state. The book is broken down into six regions: White Mountains, the Lakes Region, Dartmouth and Lake Sunapee, the Monadnock Region, Merrimack Valley and the Coastal Region, each offering full details on fun things to do. Hiking, fishing, skiing and canoeing are but a few of the activities covered, with the best outfitters listed for each, along with contact numbers. Dugger says, "This book is for people who see themselves doing things, not just going places."

The New Hampshire Adventure Guide also explores the best dining options (usually off the beaten track), including small town bakeries where the steaming hot bread is to die for! Lodging choices are also profiled. 40 detailed maps plus photos throughout

"... an excellent and comprehensive guide to adventure.... The book is logically organized and well indexed, and directions and maps are clear and easy to follow. Highly recommended."

"Dugger gives interesting factoids, tells what equipment you'll need, and is clear on the difficulty of each adventure. She shares the most romantic hike to Dome Rock and also reviews what to do in cities and towns." Chicago Daily Herald

Vermont has many attractions, no matter what season. Visit during the flowery summers, or in the spring when blooms are just showing their heads. Venture here in autumn when the mountains are bathed in color, or in winter when ice and snow create a winter wonderland. Whenever you visit, be sure to have this book in hand.

From cycling on backroads and hiking along ridgetops to swimming in tranquil lakes and skiing on powdery snow, Beth Dugger introduces you to the many adventures of Vermont. Recommended accommodations include family-run B&Bs, secluded log cabins and five-star resorts. Selected restaurants cover everything from roadside BBQs to intimate dining rooms to picnic suppliers.

"...intended for the adventure-minded travelers with special affection for the outdoors and nature. Each Adventure Guide packs in outdoor-oriented activities set in different regions. There's something for nearly everyone." Midwest Book Review

"The leading guide for information and activities... knowledgeable in its details." Library Booknotes

This book is absolutely outstanding. The book involves in depth RESEARCH on the G-W House. It is written in University research style, which is lacking in today's typical architectural items. I have read the book 5 times. Every time I find something new an interesting. The book covers the first planning stages of the house, the construction/material phases, etc. Probably the most interesting fact was the story of the original owners (G + W) which makes the house so intriguing. Furthermore, it includes the G-W III house designed by E. Fay Jones (a onetime Wright apprentice). The only drawback is there are no photos of the bedrooms and gallery area of the house. Overall, I rate this book among the best of Wright Usonian house books!!!

This book is absolutely outstanding. The book involves in depth RESEARCH on the G-W House. It is written in University research style, which is lacking in today's typical architectural items. I have read the book 5 times. Every time I find something new an interesting. The book covers the first planning stages of the house, the construction/material phases, etc. Probably the most interesting fact was the story of the original owners (G + W) which makes the house so intriguing. Furthermore, it includes the G-W III house designed by E. Fay Jones (a onetime Wright apprentice). The only drawback is there are no photos of the bedrooms and gallery area of the house. Overall, I rate this book among the best of Wright Usonian house books!!!

Thank you so much for offering this book. The info on how it came to be and background correspondence between Wright and the clients is very extinsive. I only regret the book dosen't give more photo's. The footnotes add a balance to the over all effect of the book. Anyone out there have more info on this house in Okemos Mich, please E-mail me at cdrhodes56@hotmail.com

Recipes are traditional and easy. The book is structured in such a fashion so as to promote use in various social events.

Great for a novice like myself. Recipes are absolutely delicious! Lots of ideas such as Apricot Chicken, a spectacular meatloaf, baked apple pork chops, and all kinds of yummy desserts and snacks! Humorous and informal.

This is a great cookbook! The recipes are straight forward and simple, but taste wonderful. It would be a nice wedding shower gift because it discusses the basics of cooking.

If you are looking for recipes that contain wheat sprouts and tofu you won't find them here. On the other hand, if you are looking for those wonderful, delectable foods served by diners all over America in the forties or fifties you will find them.

"The American Diner" has everything from diner classics like the Monte Cristo Sandwich (two recipes) to French Onion Soup and everything in between. Other common diner recipes include omelets, Delmonico potatoes, chili, baked beans, barbecue beans, Reuben sandwich, chili-burgers, maple barbeque spareribs, Santa Fe chicken, beef stew, Hungarian goulash, sauerbraten, shepherd's pie, and chicken and dumplings. Of course it also has popular desserts like apple spice cake, Black Forest cake, apple crisp, cheesecake.

While there are not a lot of cookbooks that specialize in recipes from American diners, there are a few. That brings us to the question of what makes this book different from the others and why should you prefer it? The answer to that is easy. Not only does it have more recipes than most but it also includes a section on the traditional diner fountain. This is one of the things that I remember most about diners when I grew up and the recipes are here. Fountain specialties include favorites like the Black Cow, Black Jack, and Chocolate-Peanut Butter Milk Shake. Included are the recipes to make the syrups for the fountain specialties. Try one of my favorites, make the orange syrup and then make a wonderful Orange Cream Milk Shake.

This is a highly recommended read for anyone wanting to bring home the taste of the American diner.

The roadside diner was once a fixture of American popular culture and to be found in almost every community. A place where good food, reasonable prices, friendly service, and great conversation all came together. In The American Diner Cookbook, Elizabeth McKeon and Linda Everett collaborate to present more than 450 recipes for dishes that were the staple of the diner era. From Hush Puppies; Roadside Chili; Sea Captain's Chowder; and Mushroom Burgers; to Veal Parmesan; Chicken & Dumplings; Sloppy Joes; and Chocolate Chiffon Pie, The American Diner Cookbook is a nostalgic and welcome addition to any kitchen cookbook collection, which features the added bonus of numerous historic black and white photos.

This is a truely complete cookbook right down to making your own ketchup. The reciepes cover the full gambut of the american roadside diner fare, everything you can think of in home style food is there. It takes you back to being a kid again with your folks going on a vacation and eating at those great roadside eateries of the fifties and sixties. A must have for every cook to have in your library of cookbooks.

Christmas 1998 I recieved a copy of An American Treasury of Heirloom Fruitcakes and Puddings by Frances E. Strayer Hanson. I truly enjoy this cookbook, it has so many good reciepts. Now to find a another cookbook by Frances E Hanson, An American Treasury of Heirloom Sweets and Sonnets. It is more then just a cookbook, it has wonderful stories of the authors life and her family. What a delight to find these Heirloom reciepts and how good they taste! I hope Volume 3 will be coming soon.

An engaging cookbook filled with heirloom recipes from yesteryear sprinkled liberally with the histories of particular candies and sweet sonnets! A wonderful gift for any cook!

Rarely have I read sonnets with recipes. Even more rarely have I found a cookbook among my collection of nearly 100 that has food for the soul, as well as the body. Casperite Frances Hanson's latest work, "An American Treasury of Heirloom Sweets and Sonnets--The Language of Romance," follows her Christmas offering of heirloom fruitcakes and puddings recipes in An American Treasury of Heirloom Fruitcakes and Puddings, Vol. 1. Never have I found recipes for jelly beans and marshmallows. But they are in Hanson's collection. The preface alone is reason enough to buy the book. Hanson divides the book into three sections, her grandmothers recipes from 1864-1923, her mothers and from her own collection. Her grandmothers section really serves as a how-to-primer on candy making of all types. Hanson's premiseis that families who cook together are better off than those who scatter before their plates have been removed from the table. And if you serve it all up with a little good prose and poetry, all the better. In addition to how-to's and recipes, she shares poetry and words to think about throughout the book. If love were what the rose is, And I were like the leaf Our loves would grow together, In sad song or singing rain." --Algernon Charles Swinburne

Ok this book isn't soo good! it does tell you about the goddess but not the info i really needed. it is great in magickal workings but to me not much in goddess warship! i've studied the craft at age 8 and i'm only 11. it's great for people intrested in magick but bad for people intrested in goddesses. If you wanna buy a book on goddesses buy this book called The Maiden, Mother, And the Crone.(i think i spelled the title right! but i might have been wrong! or close to the title)

when i'm feeling down, i take this and read a bit, then i'm feeling ok again. this is a great book for the beginner who is studying feminist witchcraft, and it covers herstory, witchcraft history, sabbats, herbs, tools, some spells, chakras, divinination, meditations, ethics etc. not so deeply, i guess, but enough to know, what to do. the author wrote this book with power and passion, like if i read few pages, i can feel or sense it so clearly, that it leaves me wordless. but anyway, at least i know that goddess-worshipping craft is part of me. that's why and how it makes me feel better.

I would definately recommend this book. I go back to it time and time again. It has a great overview to many aspects of Goddess worship, astrology, tarot, herbal folklore and the history of Goddess worship. She cites many resources in the back of the book that can provide further reading depending on where your interests lie. Excellent book, especailly for the beginner.

This book really showed me the insite on a young bastardized Princess' life. I act in a Renaissance Faire and auitioned for the part of Lady Elizabeth at age 15 and got it. This book really helped me out on how her attitude on life was. It was a wonderfully written book that deserves more credit than it got. I don't recommend this book for young readers, it can be quite complicated at times. After reading this book you will certainly realize that Elizabeth was a truly amazing Princess, Lady and Queen.

I found this to be a wonderful, colorful, imaginative book. The plot was terrific and the characters very well evolved. It gave a thrilling account of the famous Queen Elizabeth's life as a young girl. I would advise it for ages 10 and over.

One of the best-written and most evocative historical novels ever. I first read this when I was twelve, and it is still one of my favorite books. Due to this book, I conceived a passionate admiration for Elizabeth I which I've never lost, as well as an interest in English history that's provided years of fascinating research. (I also fell madly in love with the Lord High Admiral, but that's another story....)