The preservation of our history is so important. But Fitzgerald Publishing has made it fun. These traditional books, which explain history using cartoon characters, help keep the children's attention while bringing the stories alive using vivid colorization. A must-have for all households.

The Blessed Jacobus's compilation of the miraculous, "Golden Legend" carries you along as it brings you through the image-filled lives of the saints. Crowded, in a most woundrous fashion, with miracles, long martyrdoms, impossible but believable feats, quotable lines, long explanations of extreme intricacy, intriguing dialogue and a most enjoyable theme, it is enjoyable for those who read page after page and enjoy the long story, ending in triumph. It can also be accessible to those who enjoy anecdotes, except here they are pious. They begin the same way, usually--"A friar minor..." or such. It's hard to stop paging through it

The work of educator James B. Kirk II (which was posthumously completed by his son, writer and poet James B. Kirk III) , Golden Light: The 1878 Diary Of Captain Thomas Rose Lake reproduces the leather-bound diary of a 19th century sloop captain shortly before his death at age twenty-two from tuberculosis. Extensive annotations enhance the humble and simple entries, in this engaging slice of nineteenth-century marine life. Providing a vividly presented "window-in-time" through the mechanism of a personal memoir, Golden Light will be of considerable interest to students of 19th century Maritime History Studies.

I was refered this book by the grandaughter of the author, and although she didn't say go and read it, she told me about it, and it sounded VERY interesting. I went out a few days later, and I borrowed the book from the library. I stayed up all night reading, and I wished that I could just keep reading and reading, and never finish the book.

Detective Chief Inspector Charlie Woodend is booted out of Scotland Yard and sent to the 'provinces' where he is immediately assigned the case of a murdered policeman. Determined not to give the outsider with the reputation for being difficult any advantages, Woodend's new boss saddles him with a female Detective Sergeant determined to interpret anything he says as a sexual advance, and a staff of detectives willing to subvert the hunt for justice in order to protect the reputation of the fallen cop.

Woodend, along with Blonde bombshell Detective Sergeant Monika Paniatowski, descend into the English tourist destination of Blackpool with its barkers, tame girlie shows, lame comic routines, and close-knit carney community and find themselves cut off from effective work. If Woodend doesn't find a way to overcome Paniatowski's predjudices against all superiors, and to get effective work from the resentful local detectives, he'll fail.

Author Sally Spencer does a powerful job describing 1960s England, from its smokers, its transition from the war years and the coal/textiles-based industrial economy to a modern service economy, and the provincialism that remained in the north of England. At the same time, she has created two fully dimensioned characters in Paniatowski and Woodend. It's a joy to watch them step through initial distrust to achieve something akin to a partnership.

I could have done with a few fewer descriptions of Woodend's cigarette of choice (Capstan Full Strength), and found the first chapter a little distracting but once I got into this story, I couldn't put it down.

Highly Recommended

Kaiho combines this study of GO tactics with a variety of historical anecdotes which illustrate his points. The writing style is lively and engaging. Perhaps best for people above 10 kyu, it would nonetheless be an enjoyable read for any GO enthusiast. Topics such as life-and-death, aji, and KO are discussed.

This book is an absolute necessity for everyone confused about Social Security, and who isn't? It covers the entire spectrum of the benefits that your hard work has earned. There are hundreds of real life examples that will bring the rules into focus for almost all of us. Start reading this book when in your early fifties because that's when these benefits start kicking in. This book can help you avoid making mistakes in one time only decisions and save you or your survivor(s) thousands of dollars.

This is a wonderful book, well written and offering a rare view of how people in the the Gilgit region really live. The author spent some time in Gilgit living with a local family. She also spent time in Baltistan and offers a view of the life of locals that mountaineers often miss entirely. A fine book.

A capitivating adventure and romance novel. I was at once taken in by the authors style. A book clearly written by one who has experienced much of what she writes about.

Open your imagination and get swept into the adventure. A brother and sister find a golden pinecone in the woods which enables them to communicate with animals and fairies. Their dog Ooshka becomes their guide as they must return the magical pinecone to the valley of Tekontha. Many adventures come their way. Flavoured with native indian folklore. The author lived in British Columbia and the setting is 1950's west coast Canada. More appropriate for children grade 3+ as some of their adventures may be scary for younger children (i.e. the "Lake Snake Swamp"). Paperback has beautiful new illustrations. Has a "Harry Potter" feel to it. Loved it so much I named my web site after it!