This is a really great book! I borrowed it from the local library. I have used the book while at home and during breaks at work. The tape is great for time spent on the road. I have learned so much in the past two weeks, that I decided to purchase the book/cassette.

A really great resource for the individual that wants to learn Spanish.

We have had the book less than one week and have already made great progress in learning Spanish! We recently moved to a mainly hispanic area and are so glad we found this book! Highly recommended! Muy bueno!

Yes, this is it. This series of books (4 so far) is the bible as far as historical recreation is concerned. Yes, it is wonderfully detailed. Yes, it has great examples of how to make/cut/do a lot of clothing related details.. but to quote another historical author "Sometimes the Museum of London folks are just flying kites".

Take, for example, the pattern and redrawing of the fitted 14th century dress. The pattern given in MOL:T&C is from one the Greenland tunics. In fact, according to Robin Netherton, it's a redrawing of tunic that the is attributed as a man's tunic that isn't particularly fitted. There just isn't enough evidence to say that a tunic from Greenland is a good indication of fashion in mainland Europe.

That said, this is a fantastic resource. It should be in every recreationists library. But reader beware not everything in it is exactly 100% accurate.

Textiles & Clothing is an Excellent resource for all who are interested in historic research of Textiles and Clothing. The book shows detailed pictures of artifacts excavated from London as well as reconstructive drawings showing weave and knitting structures. This is book 4 of the series. Others in series - Knives & Scabbards; Dress Accessories; Shoes & Pattens. All are great reference books.

If not this is the book for you. It has hundreds of rhymes and tunes. Many I haven't seen in any other book of rhymes. Long lost and seldom heard rhymes, alternative verses and tunes are all included. My copy was lent to me to find a tune and I have to buy me own copy now as the Childcare wants it BACK!!!

This will help you sing to your child and entertain them for hours and hours.

These days my two and a half year old is unquenchable in his thirst for song requests all day long that I need a wide repertoire of songs. He will catch sight of just any item, speak its name and expect me to sing it off my head just like that. Imagine my delight when "This Little Puffin" sort of dropped onto my lap - it has just about every song, familiar and those not so, best of all it comes with short, simple words and melodies, and lots of repetition for little minds and ears to latch on to. And wonder of wonders, I know my son has been listening cos he is starting to serenade me right back. Need I say more about this book other than it is paying off - with dividends!

Forget the improbability of Elizabeth I and William Cecil (Elizabeth's chief advisor) actually having the time and inclination to play detective, and surrender yourself to enjoying a historical mystery novel is packed with intrigue, suspense and wonderful historical detail, for "The Thorne Maze" is definitely not a treat to be missed!

It's the summer of 1564, and in order to escape the threat of the plague, Elizabeth has moved her court (which currently also includes Templar Sutton, a famed lawyer, and his half-Italian wife, Bettina; Mary Sidney, the Countess of Pembrooke and the queen's closest friend and Robert Dudley, a gentleman that Elizabeth is drawn to even if she doesn't totally trust him) to Hampton. Of course there a variety of entertainments to amuse and pass the time, but when Elizabeth uses the cover of a masque to slip out in order to meet Dudley, little does she expect to be attacked either. Fortunately, the arrival of Bettina Sutton on the scene stops the attacker from completing his attack. Elizabeth quickly summons her Privy Plot Council in order to ferret out the would-be murderer. But are they looking for a 'plain' murderer who had mistaken the queen for someone else, or are they in the middle of yet another treasonous plot? Before long, Elizabeth and investigators are in the middle of another perplexing mystery, and one that yields some unexpected suspects...

What made this novel so very enjoyable for me to read was the manner in which the authour managed to keep the level of suspense relatively high. The pacing was truly brilliant. There were enough red herring suspects together with some rather nifty plot twists -- enough anyway to keep to me engrossed. And, best of all, there was also enough historical and biographical detail to make the book interesting and fascinating. All in all, "The Thorne Maze" proved to be a truly worthwhile read. And although I'm not a Tudor fan and that I rather wished that Karen Harper had been a tad more critical of Elizabeth I, I have to admit that "The Thorne Maze" was a truly good mystery novel and that the entire series is worth becoming addicted to.

With plague in London, Queen Elizabeth I and her retinue move to Hampton Court one of her favorite residences. There is a maze on the property that everyone admires especially Sir William Cecil's mentor Templar Sutton. One night after a play is performed; the queen sneaks away to the opening of the maze where she has arranged to meet her admirer Robert Dudley. Before that rendezvous can take place, someone lays hands on the queen, a treasonous offense touching the monarch, but worse still tries to strangle her highness before escaping into the maze.

When the maze is searched, nobody is there and Robert tells her he received a note stating she changed their meeting place to the stables. Determined to get to the bottom of this she reconvenes the Privy Plot Council consisting of trusted servants and Sir Cecil. When Templar Sutton is found in the maze, the obvious victim of a murderer, Elizabeth is determined to find the killer. When the plague moves towards Hampton Court, the queen and her court retires to Hatfield Manor where she intends to bait a killer with a trap he can't resist.

THE THORNE MAZE gives an insightful look into the mindset of Queen Elizabeth I during the sixth year during of her reign. History comes alive in this book as historical personages act true to character in their relationship to their queen. The mystery is interestingly plotted with so many suspects that readers will have a jolly good time trying to figure out the identity of the villain. Karen Harper is the grandmistress of the Elizabethan mystery.

Harriet Klausner

this writer is a genius at writing, she wrote this amazing book and hopefully many more in the future. i recommend this book to any reader. thank you elizabeth wix for writing such a touching book

this book was awsome, and written brillianly, it is very interesting and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole time your reading.

What a wonderful collection of inspirational stories! From the dedication page to the last story you will be truly touched by the sincerity of this talented author. The title story is a classic and has always been a favorite of mine. This touching story of a teacher reaches into the heart. As a teacher myself, I was reminded of how we often impact the lives of our students, many times without ever realizing it. "Something of Value" also became a favorite of mine. It is a touching story with a surprise ending that will warm your heart.

Ms. Ballard touches the soul of every reader in the lead story "Three Letters From Teddy." It is a must-read for all teachers as in it the teacher, Ms. Thompson, learns a powerful lesson. It tugs at the hearts of all who care for children and their futures.

Ms. Ballard has the ability to grab the reader from the very start and you'll find yourself trying to finish this book in one sitting! There are many stories in this little book, all so very human and often inspiring. I bought this book as gifts for friends and relatives, and I believe you will want to do the same. Ms. Ballard delves into the lessons of life and reminds us we are all human and will always have our own lessons to learn.

I really enjoyed Tickles Tabitha and how this sensitive topic was portrayed. It really hit home and helps children along during a difficult time.

This is a humorous book that deals not just with cancer but with family life. My favorite part is Tabitha's mental picture of Daddy sitting in the time out chair. I wish I had had this book when my children where presented with a close neighbor who had cancer. Wether a child has a parent, grandparent, friend or friend's parent in their life who has cancer, this is an excellent book to use to start talking about it. Because it portrays family life in general in a funny way, it is good for any child.

The little known classic by Elizabeth Madox Roberts, The Time of Man, is a novel that deserves to be read, not just by scholars in the field of twentieth century literature, but by all who love a well crafted, universally moving tale of what it means to be alive in any time.

The novel tells the story of a young woman, Ellen Chesser, as she struggles to survive with her family in the knobs country of Kentucky; her coming of age reflects the universal challenges all humans must face on one level or another, and is captured beautifully in the subtle, poetic prose of Roberts.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to find a golden needle in a haystack, one that could very easily change your life, as great literature often will.

Cited as a contemporary of William Faulkner and a major influence on Robert Penn Warren, Roberts is currently one of the most neglected American authors of the 20th century, and of the Southern Renaissance. The Time of Man is a quintessential Modernist novel, intricately structured and passionately written in Roberts' lively style. She renders her landscape with precision and a deep sense of place, and her characters come alive in the numinous Knobs of rural Kentucky. Introductions by Wade Hall and Robert Penn Warren. A must for any student of the Modernist period and a great pleasure to read. A neglected American classic.

The words that Mr. McFee puts with those beautiful photos brought tears to my eyes. This is his best work since Sad Girl Sitting on a Running Board. Mr. McFee is a gifted poet.

Please buy my dad's book so that I can go to college

It was cool how the fish came back as a monster. I really liked this story and would like to read more of them.

This book starts out slow but it gets going with a bizarre chain of events after the goldfish gets flushed. The events eventually lead up to the incredible ending. This book comes highly recommended.