I've read all of the magic castle books and I have to say that they are superb. The illustrations are imaginative, and the stories are easy for children, as well as a great educator. The color clown is fun and delightful, teaching children about colors. It's perfect for kindergarten, or even preschool ages.

This is a great book for babies. You can spin Elmo on the round-about, Help Big Bird pull a kite down from the tree, and smell lemon snow cones. This book features Elmo, Grover, and Big Bird playing at the park. One of the nicer touch and feel books for babies.

This is a great children's book, but adults will enjoy it too! It is funny, and widely entertaining.

"More than 2,500 years have passed since Confucius walked the dusty country roads of China, chatting with his disciples, yet his voice still rings clear and true down through the centuries. Those who knew him never forgot him. Those who came after handed down his sayings from one generation to the next, right up to our own time..." So begins Russell Freedman's brilliant and engaging biography of Confucius, a minor government official who desperately wanted to be a political force in ancient China. "Though he offered many bold ideas for reform, his advice was ignored by the rulers of the day. For this reason, he spent much of his time teaching and discussing his ideas with his students." His simple, yet profound thoughts about government, education, and religion were shared with his followers through conversations and dialogues, and finally written down, many years after his death, in a book that has come to be known as the Analects. "This slim volume is the one source where we can most clearly hear the unique voice of the real, living Confucius." Mr Freedman's well researched story is written in an easy to read, conversational style and filled with history, mystery, intriguing biographical details, quotes from the Analect, and fascinating fun facts. Frederic Clement's elegant and evocative Chinese-style illustrations look ancient and authentic, and are rich in emotion, color, and detail. Together word and art bring the great philospher and his times to life on the page. With an enlightening Author's Note, and informative sources and suggestions for further reading included at the end, Confucius: The Golden Rule is an entertaining and inspiring introductory biography that is sure to whet the appetite of kids 10 and older, and send them out looking for more. "And so, after twenty-five centuries, the pros and cons of what Confucius said or didn't say are still being debated. The reason isn't hard to find. He trusted people to think for themselves. He was always ready to offer suggestions, but he insisted that each of us must find answers for ourselves. And he admitted that he himself did not know the truth, only a way to look for it..."

I always enjoy reading books about women my age. I can relate to so many of the stories. Plus the books are in large print. Get this book and you won't regret it.

Even though the 1989 edition is a little out of date, this text is still one of the best (if not the best) astronomy texts of its kind. It is not only very easy to read, it is exciting too. The text treats the theory of light basically but very thoroughly. The author presents the relativistic aspects of light as it bears on astronomy in a clear and understandable manner. Pasachoff deals with stellar nuclear fusion and stellar evolution with unparalled clarity. He has an "illuminating" chapter on black holes. The text is somewhat lacking on cosmology, but, perhaps, that is best because of the many recent advances in that area. The last half of the book treats the solar system very adequately. The book is complemented with many helpful tables and figures. I would recommend Pasachoff's text for any serious reader who wants a first exposure to astronomy or who wants a thorough refresher on this wonderful subject. If you are thinking of waiting for the next edition, don't; get this edition and enjoy it now and by the time the next edition comes out you will have already gone a long way to mastering this subject.

I learned much of what I know about cooking from this wonderful little cookbook and worn out two paperback copies over 30 years. (#2 is held together with rubberbands. I won't part with it until I have my hands on a couple of back-up copies.)

I happened to find this book when my then 19 year old son was facing heart surgery for aeortic valve replacement. I knew that he would be on coumadin for the rest of his life. It was after his surgery that I sought out the Coumadin Cookbook not only to educate myself but also to educate my son. Rene Desmarais' book is extensive on detail not only on the role of coumadin in the blood but what food items work like coumadin or counteract coumadin. Her recipes are based on keeping the blood thinning reaction of the coumadin at an even keel. This book is so very important for anyone who is taking coumadin and it is a book that is one of its kind. While there are hundreds of diabetes cookbooks, the Coumadin Cookbook is one of its kind. My only slight dismay is that the photos in the book are only of senior citizens which makes it a bit of a hard sell for the younger generation.

This book is a fantastic review of first year algebra. I struggled all year with my awful teacher, Mr. Dougherty. I couldn't figure out x to save my life. Now thanks to Mr. Sliter, I know that x marks the spot for success!

Growing up watching "The Love Boat," I was never interested in actually taking a cruise. But real-life cruises can be very different from that program -- and are not only for shuffle-board playing seniors or honeymooners or (as in every episode of "The Love Boat") comically bickering spouses. In fact, a cruise vacation can be a fun, easy way to travel. As the author notes, you can see lots of places, but only have to unpack once.

"Cruise Vacations for Dummies" provides great detail about everything you'd want to know about cruises (*but were afraid to ask), and provides so many useful tips that it's hard to summarize everything, but it includes information on how to make your cruise more romantic, how to plan a family-friendly cruise, even how to gamble, plus how to choose the best shore excursions -- whether you're planning a cruise in the Caribbean, Alaska, the Mediterranean, or a more remote destination -- and how much and whom to tip.

Unlike other cruise books, "Cruise Vacations for Dummies" serves as a kind of Consumer Reports on cruising with its objective reviews of the major cruise lines, their fleet, itineraries, food, entertainment, atmosphere, and cabin choices. In fact, whether you're considering a top-of-the-line experience, like on a Seabourn or Windstar, a popular-priced cruise, like on a Carnival, or a cruise to Alaska (Holland America) or to an alternative destination, like Antarctica, the reviews are great for first-timers and for experienced cruisers, alike.