I really enjoyed this book, and all the other Golden Filly Series. This book was unique because Trish isn't perfect, and niether is her life. Most other books go on and on about the perfect lives of young people, but this book was different. It's about a teen aged girl named Trish, who hasn't had it easy. I think the moral of this story was that Trish came "Out of the Mist" of a terribly broken heart that is on the way to the healing process, which will make Trish a better, and stronger person. This was an awesome book!! I recommend that you read the previous books in this series!!

Trisha has finally accomplished all she dreamed of, and lost the one thing that could tear her apart. After her father died she stays with friends in California to race, and take a summer school class in chemistry. Trisha is so lock up in her grieve, lost in her faith and struggling to make sense of her life that she takes chances and makes some bad decisions. This book is an excellent example of the trial and tribulations that occur when someone you hold very dear to you heart dies, and how one comes to heal the wounds of their heart and the wounds of their soul. Trisha is a wonderful charater, in a series that makes you laugh, cry, and wonder at the strenght in one girl.

Anyone who loved horses should read this book! It kept me up untill late at night. Better than any other horse series I have ever read! Go Trish!

I think this is a 5 star book because it inspires kids to take real good care of their animals. It teaches them how to take care of their animals. It tells them what they need to do just that, that they should put their belongings up and keep it off the floor or they can get torn up because your animal may chew on it. I think this is a great book and all children should read it.

Both of my children love this book. I began reading it to my daughter when she was nine months old. She loved it. The pictures are darling. Now my 21 month old son won't go to sleep until we have read it a couple of times. We too love The Kitten Book.

A great book. Just the right level for a child who is just old enough to be read to. Great pictures, too. We also love Jan Pfloog's The Kitten Book.

I purchased this book via special order. More like an encyclopedia covering radio thrillers with details, trivia and cast information. Nice coverage, especially the Sherlock Holmes and Inner Sanctum chapters. If you do not have any encyclopedias of old-time radio on your bookshelf, buy this one. It is worth the money.

Skilled writer and editor Jim Cox covers over 300 syndicated radio mystery and adventure serials that aired through 1962. All featured series have the common thread of one or more main characters who regularly fights against criminal activities. The series are listed in alphabetical order, with useful information such as when it was on the air, the number of episodes known to exist, names of writers, sound effect artists, actors and more, a summary of the series and its history, and basically everything that can be said to summarize these classic shows in one or two pages. Recommended for personal, professional, academic, and community library collections, Radio Crime Fighters is an indispensable, concise organized, and thoroughly "user friendly" reference for radio drama enthusiasts and collectors.

"Radio Crime Fighters - Over 300 Programs from the Golden Age"

While audiences during the Golden Age of Radio enjoyed comedy, drama, and variety series, they were also great fans of series that dealt with crime and the exploits of heroes and heroines who fought evil and upheld law and order. Many fans' fondest memories of radio are of crime fighting series such as: The Adventures of Sam Spade, Dragnet, I Love a Mystery, Gunsmoke, Jack Armstrong - The All-American Boy, The Lone Ranger, The Shadow, and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar.

I have always bemoaned the fact that there was no single, comprehensive source of information on crime fighter radio series. No longer! With the publication of "Radio Crime Fighters," author Jim Cox has now filled that void with a highly informative and entertaining book that identifies and discusses 309 series, famous and obscure, whose primary characters fought crime on a frequent basis.

To be included in Jim's book, a series must have included one or more characters who regularly appeared in occupations or avocations that fought against criminal activities such as espionage, theft, or murder. Each entry includes:
the series title (and alternate titles if any),
air dates and times,
network affiliations,
sponsors,
number of known available episodes,
crew and cast information (such as the directors, writers, composers, sound effects artists, announcers, lead actors and supporting actors), and
a brief series synopsis.
At least 40 favorite series receive multi-page coverage.

Throughout "Radio Crime Fighters," the reader is treated to much additional information that makes the memories flow and the series and their heroines and heroes come alive. Many entertaining anecdotes from cast and crew members are included. There are numerous biographical sketches of actors and crew members. Also, Jim has provided much information that connects various radio series to their antecedents and progenies in comics, pulp fiction, literature, motion pictures, television, and the theater. There is even an appendix in which the series are grouped by character and genre types.

The end result is that "Radio Crime Fighters" manages to not only be consistently informative, but also invariably entertaining. Jim Cox has written another fine contribution to the body of literature on the Golden Age of Radio. This is a book that is well-worth reading and will find its place as a frequently-consulted source in the libraries of Old-Time Radio fans.

This is the single best overall book available on piracy's Golden Age. Sherry organizes his material very well, telling a straight chronological history of piracy's evolution from early buccaneers to king's privateers to outright pirates. He devotes separate chapters to the most famous captains, elucidating their personal histories and careers in a clear and concise manner - Henry Morgan, Edward Teach (Blackbeard), Edward Low, Bartholomew Roberts (Black Bart), Calico Jack Rackham (and his lesbian pirate associates, Anne Bonney and Mary Read), the ill-fated Captain Kidd, and more. He also renders a wonderful biography of Woodes Rogers, the privateer-turned-governor of Nassau, a fascinating character whose actions, perhaps more than anyone else's, most damaged the cohesion of piracy - helping it fall apart of its own accord, due to disorganization and lack of discipline and foresight.

Sherry does not write merely about piracy as seagoing theft, but about the short-lived and surprisingly democratic "Maritime Nation." Few people realize that the "Brethren of the Coast" (as they styled themselves) were one of the earliest "countries" - and certainly the only one of their age - to institute accident and disability insurance and elected leadership, not to mention equal opportunity employment and what essentially amounted to equal-share company stock options. Sherry does an expert job of illustrating the brutality and oppression of the age, making it clear why so many sailors voluntarily joined ranks with the seafaring rebels - whose primary battle cry was not "death to all," but "Will ye join us, Brother?"

Many myths are explored and deflated, and many others shown to have a great deal of validity. There is only one recorded instance of anyone being made to walk the plank, for instance, (even if the pirates played on that prevalent myth to their own advantage), though marooning was indeed the favored form of pirate capital punishment.

Most importantly, Sherry does a fine job of making the reader feel what daily life was like for the pirates - and for their suffering cousins in the merchant marines and the Royal Navy - and portrays them in a sympathetic and understanding light. He doesn't soft-pedal the darker side of piracy, but he does put it into perspective.

Equally recommended is David Cordingly's "Under the Black Flag," though Sherry's "Raiders and Rebels" is better organized and actually more thorough.

A profound writing on the tumultuous, sea-going times of the Golden Age of Pirates, from 1692-1725. Raiders and Rebels, though a historical work, sparks as much imagination as a well-written novel and speaks with an amazing amount of clarity and excitement. A fantastic read, I loved every minute! I recommend it to anyone who's ever dreamt of those swashbuckling days of a bygone, but not forgotten era. Wow! Great job Frank!

This is a great book on a rich and detailed subject. Buy it and read it.

This book surprised me. I am not inclined to read books about humans relating to birds or animals. Once I began to read Raising Susan, however, I became increasingly captived. It told an amazing story in a seamlessly detailed and dramatic way. With a man, a woman, and a golden eagle as its protagonists, the story is really a strange love story, filled with obstacles, breakthroughs, heartbreak, joy, and even violence, as the eagle attacks the man who seeks to be close to her. Read it and believe it.

This is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable nature stories I have ever read; full of drama and even physical conflict as Susan, the abused golden eagle the Hyndmans brought to their avian santcuary, attacked Cecil Hyndman. Not once, but three times, almost blinding him in the most serious attack. Yet Susan showed she had a less fercious side, bonding so closely with Adele she was able to stroke and kiss the large eagle with an almost 8-foot wingspan. Susan responded with physical proof of her deep attachment to Adele by laying 17 eggs in captivity, some directly into Adele's hands -- the only female eagle to do so in captivity. The Hyndmans raised other large birds of prey at Featherland, including a female great horned owl that also laid 14 eggs. The Hyndmans were also famous for teaching many birds considered untrainable to speak. They were referred to as modern-day "Dr. Dolittles" -- an apt description. This book tells the intertwined and convoluted story of what must surely be one of the oddest love stories ever -- between a man, a woman and a golden eagle.

Bill Burns has done an exemplary job of capturing the interaction between Susan, a golden eagle with a five foot wing span, four inch claws and a brutal beak and Cecil and Adele Hyndman. Their challenging and intimate relationship with Susan took place over a twenty-five year period. The meticulous notes that Cecil kept of Susan the eagle and some three hundred other birds he cared for in Feartherland provide us with insight and understanding of birds not recorded elsewhere. It was Cecils dream to be recognized not as an untrained ameteur bird lover but rather as an authority on birds and their capacity to interact in amazing ways with humans.Burns has enabled Cecil to do this in relating what he learned about the golden eagle who shared such a major part of his life. If you love eagles this story will surprize and amaze you. Burns has written a very fine book.

This book is so important for Christians to read, that I have purchased two cases of them to give out.

As a church pastor who reads constantly, I would rate this as one of the best books I have read in a long time. Although the title speaks of revival, to me it really speaks more to evangelism and day to day living. Revival nuggets are there, and if that is what you are looking for, read it.

The bottom line is, I recommend this book to the point I would call it a must read. It isn't a 5 star book, it is a 10 star!

If you found it difficult to witness because you don't know how, read this book. It has opened my eyes to the biblical technique that is effective in true repentance. It may even bring you to a better knowledge of your salvation. You will not be disappointed that you read it. I gave one to a friend and he loved it. If we all do our part in sharing the Good News the right way we can truly have a Revival!

My Second Favorite Book! The Bible is #1

My boys are 19 months old and this is currently their favorite bedtime book. It has large, simple, colorful pictures. And it is a toddler safe boardbook! Although they are not talking, they have learned to pick out the various animals and other objects such as trees, flowers, sun, etc. It is an easy, flowing book to read aloud, and they love it when I give the animals different voices. The suprise of the soft baby chick at the end usually has them wanting to start on that page. I am actually here tonight looking for similar books by Mr. Scarry!

when i was 1 1/2 i loved this book. i learned to talk with this book. this is the greatest book ever. it has adventure, intrigue, love... i said 'hi' when i was 9 months old. i have only 'the egg in the whole' (and my mother) to thank.

The "adventures" of an egg are eagerly followed by the fingers of young children. When they get to the last page, they chortle with the discovery of a newly hatched chick and want to start all over again! I read this repeatedly to my own children and am delighted to be able to continue reading it to my grandchildren.

This new author grabs you and doesn't let go. What a ride! I can hardly wait for the next adventure. A combination of Jack Ryan and Alex Cross, Akard Phermstool really gets the job done. He is tough, real and lots of fun. This guy Vance may be the next Ludlum. He is a little tongue in cheek but just real enough to keep you guessing and chuckling. Sexy and action filled, what a read! Go Phermstool!!

This new author grabs you and doesn't let go. What a ride! I can hardly wait for the next adventure. A combination of Jack Ryan and Alex Cross, Akard Phirmstool really gets the job done. Akard brings back the old detective days of Mickey Spillane. He is tough, real and lots of fun. This guy Hawthorn Vance may be the next Ludlum. He is a little tongue in cheek but just real enough to keep you guessing and chuckling. High rent pulp fiction. Sexy and action filled, what a read! Go Phirmstool!!

Detective Akard Phermstoole is a throwback to the good ol' days. This book was fun to read and very entertaining. It had it all: suspense, sex, mystery, great villians........

A definite must read!

"The Scripture of the Golden Eternity," by Jack Kerouac, is one of those books that you should read, then put aside and out of sight, and pick up and read again several months later (that's what I did). The "Scripture" consists of a series of numbered, meditation-like prose poems that explore the concept of the Golden Eternity. The City Lights edition contains both a 1970 introduction by Eric Mottram and a 1994 introduction by Anne Waldeman. According to the publication data page, the Scripture itself was first published in 1960 (although the introductions note that it was composed earlier, in 1956).

The Golden Eternity is an enigmatic concept that seems to transcend rational thought; it reminded me somewhat of the Tao. Kerouac uses many paradoxical statements to explore the Golden Eternity; his writing is sometimes funny. He also plays with words, using such terms as "the universal Thisness" and "the everlasting So." He even incorporates geometric symbols into one section of the Scripture.

Throughout are a multicultural constellation of references that give the Scripture a universalistic flavor. Buddha, Jesus, Shakespeare, Krishna, Kali, Einstein, and the Native American deity Coyote are just a few of the many references. He also finds insights in a butterfly, cats, and "your little finger."

Kerouac writes, "When you've understood this scripture, throw it / away. If you cant understand this scripture, / throw it away. I insist on your freedom." But whether you throw the book away, treasure it, or pass it on, chack out Kerouac's wonderfully written "Scripture."

When I first read this little book I thought that it was primarily Buddhist in essence. When I read it again a while later, I said,no, the spirit of this book is definately Taoist. When I read it next I said, this is a true Gnostic creation- who but a gnostic would have the audacity to compose an original scripture? Of course I was right all along, for this book cuts to the mystic heart of all true paths. This is the teaching that we are all one, for we are all emanations of the one Source, call it the Golden Eternity, the Tao, Spirit, or Self. It could be the "dazzling darkness" of Dionysis. It is the core truth of the one appearing as many that it may come to know itself. This was the unnamed IT that the beats were waiting for, it is the perennial lesson for all true mystics.
Oh yes, the book is a small one. perfect books are often like that- take a look at the Tao te Ching....
A man that can write a book like this doesn't have to hang around this old world too long- he's already paid his dues and learned his lessons. Like Lao Tze it is time to depart, for your work is done, and the decline of the country is painful and tiring to witness....

beautifully written, these spiritual meditations are some of kerouac's best and most humble, opening up the quiet side of kerouac often overlooked, simply amazing

When I was 12 years old our family went on vacation to Folly Island South Carolina. I had been a shell enthusiast since I was in diapers and we got to stay in a beach house owned by my uncle. I was in heaven! I grew up in the northeast and had never seen any of the shells that seemed to be common place there. Unfortunately, up to then I had never owned a book on shells and knew little about them or even what to call most of them. On my second day there my aunt gave me a little book with shells on the cover. I opened it up and it opened a whole new world for me. I was mesmerized. I now had a source of information about my favorite pastime. I looked up and found each and every shell I had found and even learned how to clean and take care of them like a professional. That book was Seashells of the World. Thirty years later I now have thousands of shells and hundreds of books on shells, many of them quite advanced but to this day that little book is my favorite by far. I have worn out my tenth copy and never go anywhere without a copy. It is perfect for all ages from toddler to adult.

As a teacher I used this book for the first time with Elementary school children. Who love it and find it easy to use. They actually get excited about Seashells! I am going to buy more copies for each child in my class! I always wondered about the names and classifications of many of the shells that I have found along the Florida Coast, and now I know!!!

As one of the illustrators (Marita), I would like to point out that I produced many of these illustrations from black and white photographs of perfectly shaped shells which were then colored according to the colors and patterns on recently acquired shells...the illustrations therefore are quite special in that they are the prototypes for their classification.