This is a fantastic book. I have recommended it to many people and they have all found it very helpful. Tells you everything you need to know if you are serious about selling your Artist Bears or Dolls. Gives details on writing press releases, how to submit articles/photos to magazines etc. Much more. I still refer to it regularily. Worth every penny.

I have seen many books on how to make dolls and teddy bears, how to collect them etc. This is the first book I have seen that really puts it all together for the person selling their creations. The authors leave no stone unturned ! It is an invaluable source for the teddy bear or doll artist

This is the 2nd book of a 2 book series. The first is The Infinity Concerto. My detailed rating would be 4.5 for this book. The main character (Michael) has completed his magical training, and now he has to use it. There is lots more of a story to this book compared to the first. What with meeting a nice girl, training an apprentice Sidhe, trying to force a peace between Sidhe and humans, and trying to save the world, Micheal has much to do. The main problem in the book is that the Realm, created by Tonn as a home for the Sidhe, is literally falling apart. So everyone there needs to find a new home, quick! And considering the history of this universe, there will obviously be cosmic problems with that. The book also includes a lot of film/film score/classical music scholarship. It doesn't interfere TOO much with the story. The book DOES answer some questions -- what IS the Loch Ness monster? But at the end I still have a few. What happened to Michael's horse? Why did saving Tonn's wife fall to Michael, not the Crane Women, or the Ban? In any case, this pair of books is quite satisfying when you reach the end. If you can't find the first book, this one stands on its own fairly well.

This is the 2nd book of a 2 book series. The first is The Infinity Concerto. My detailed rating would be 4.5 for this book. The main character (Michael) has completed his magical training, and now he has to use it. There is lots more of a story to this book compared to the first. What with meeting a nice girl, training an apprentice Sidhe, trying to force a peace between Sidhe and humans, and trying to save the world, Micheal has much to do. The main problem in the book is that the Realm, created by Tonn as a home for the Sidhe, is literally falling apart. So everyone there needs to find a new home, quick! And considering the history of this universe, there will obviously be cosmic problems with that. The book also includes a lot of film/film score/classical music scholarship. It doesn't interfere TOO much with the story. The book DOES answer some questions -- what IS the Loch Ness monster? But at the end I still have a few. What happened to Michael's horse? Why did saving Tonn's wife fall to Michael, not the Crane Women, or the Ban? In any case, this pair of books is quite satisfying when you reach the end. If you can't find the first book, this one stands on its own fairly well.

This book has always been one of my favorites to read the kids. Helps show how it can sometimes be hard to fall asleep, even for others. Great illustrations too. A nice gift.

My 3 year old just ADORES this book! It was given to us a while ago and now every night it's "Little Bear, want to read Little Bear!" It is a delightful story about not being able to fall asleep and all the stages one goes to in order to fall asleep peacfully.

I used this book to introduce the lesson and stimulate a discussion of animal differences --- by reading, Spotted Bear: A Rocky Mountain Folktale by Hanneke Ippisch, drawing from the students descriptions and predictions of animals or animal evidence such as feathers, tracks, and sounds or animal behaviors and habitats. The tale tells a story about how the spotted bear got its spots but the illustrations by IHedvig Rappe- Flowerstell so much more.

Animals pictured in this book are red squirrel, black bear, great horned owl, deer mouse, gray jay, ladybug beetle, monarch butterfly, raccoon, American crow, red fox, western tanager, common nighthawk, striped hawk, bull snake, deerfly, moose, elk, bison, mule deer, mountain goat, bobcat. red squirrel, ord kangaroo rat, jackrabbit, porcupine, pileated woodpecker, bald eagle, red tailed hawk, northern pigmy-owl, mountain cottontail, carpenter ant, grasshopper, gray wolf, pika, polyphemus moth and cocoon, little brown myotis, grizzly bear, western screech owl, and underwing moth.

Plant life from animal habitats pictured in the book are bearberry, ponderosa pine, calyso orchid or fairy slipper, Oregon grape or holly grape, shooting star, trillium, glacier lily, clematis, mountain bluebell, wild rose or prairie rose, huckeberry, birch trees, beargrass, rose hips, hokecherry, evening primrose, and morel mushrooms,

Other natural phenomena, elements of nature or creations from nature illustrated in this book are northern lights or Aurora Borealis; Ursa Major; bear claw necklace; arrowheads; pine cones; tracks of a moose, a deer, a bear, a badger, a deer mouse, a small bird, a cottontail, a bobcat and a mountain lion; as well as bear facts and more bear tracks.

The book includes a seven page special "Notes About the Art" section identifying what is in the pictures with information about the plants and animals - where they live, what they eat or what eats them, what sounds they make, and other interesting things. This book is definitely a great book to build background as well as to generate discussions to access prior knowledge.

A folk tale with origins seemingly as endless as there are places which serve as habitat for bears. My 5-year old daughter wants to read it every night and to look carefully at the illustrator's magnificent and bright nature work, attempting to find any hidden surprises. The story appears to be for children (and it's fantastic at that level), but the spiritual touch, as well as the obvious Native American influence, bring it well within the realm of interest, fascination and embracing by adults, too.

A wonderful look into the world of advertising. Great stories about companies we all know and ads which we all remember. Entertaining whether one is in the business of advertising or simply a comsuer of those products. Thank you.

This is a wonderful, charming book about advertising in the 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. Wally Bregman's first hand accounts kept me glued to this book, and I couldn't stop smiling/laughing as I moved from story to story. This is a book for anyone who works in advertising, marketing and the world of business--whether you experienced the Golden Age firsthand or just starting out today. And, the wonderful thing is that a lot of great advertising was produced by dedicated people who really had their clients interests at heart. The stories in this book, in my opinion, indicate that you can have some fun making ads while making money for the advertisers who pay the bills.

Loved the cover but then I love those pilots! cover Native American?? doubtful.

After the accident that terminates Jim Standing Bear's piloting the F/A-18 Hornet and days of drifting in and out, the Bear sees his younger brother Ben looking thin and haggared.
Jim's simple comment "I made it." didn't give any indication of his relief or dread.

So he asked Ben what his condition was. Ben's comment was "Your doing great for someone whose car looks like a squashed tuna can." His fiancee, Bethany breaks their engagement - Can't do it. Not a cripple.

Six months later Ben Standing Bear brings his brother a telescope "to watch the stars" and mounts it on the roof top garden of Jim's house. Love their brotherly exchanges. After Ben leaves he decides to spot a star and give Ben a detailed description - only he spots the lights of a Skyhawk, going into Pensacola Air Base for a landing.
Feeling defeated he turns the scope next door to a brick enclosed garden where a broken winged, life-size angel presides over an empty fountain. In refocusing he saw not his angel but a live, flesh-and-blood woman dancing in the moonlight.

Thus began his journey to love with Sarah Sloan. Curiosity gripped him and he knew he could not leave his roof top as long as this woman danced in the rain. The sound of her laughter was a balm to his battered soul.

Sarah wanted to meet her neighbor and decided to take him a chocolate cake [boy, did he try to run her off] One thing lead to another and Sarah wanted the Bear to speak to her "boys" [all of them seemed to be losers and dangerous] to give them hope for the future.

The story developed beautifully until she does her darndest to crawl into Jim's bed as well as his heart. Yet she is not a woman to have an affair? She loves the Bear even more as he helps her find her missing father. And when they attend Ben's graduation -- Ah well!

Characters started out great - made an excellent story but ----
Do recommend --M Am now going onto Ben Standing Bear's story - "Invitation to a Wedding", should make good book set.

Blue Angel Naval Commander Jim Standing Bear fell from the sky one dark night, taking not only his wings, but also his ability to walk. While there's no physical cause for him to remain in his wheelchair, Jim is nonetheless grounded. He works out in his exercise room by day, and seeks the rooftop at night with his telescope to gaze at the stars. Then one night, everything changes. He sees a beautiful angel in the weed-covered garden across the street. Soon he realizes she's not an angel, but a beautiful woman dancing in the moonlight.

Sarah Sloan dreamed of dancing on stage until the harsh realities of her appearance caused her to trade her dancing shoes for a schoolteacher's shoes. She feels the heat of Jim's eyes upon her as she dances, sometimes alone and sometimes with her father, in the garden. She comes to think of him as her angel, especially when she learns who he is. She's always had a thing for angels with broken wings. Together Jim and Sarah can learn, if only they let themselves, to overcome their deepest fears.

A secondary character also deserves description. Sarah's father, Eric Sloan, had been a doctor before Alzheimer's ravaged his memory, but he was also a superb dancer. Sarah doesn't mind dancing with him, even when he calls her Ginger, willing to sacrifice her time and energy for a father who had loved and raised her so well. As Eric's condition deteriorates, however, Sarah must learn to ask for help, and to let others step in.

Often Silhouette Special Editions make me smile and make me laugh. Seldom do they cause the emotional investment that makes me cry by deeply touching my heart. Peggy Webb's STANDING BEAR'S SURRENDER not only entertained me, but it touched my heart with the father whom has Alzheimer's. Indeed, each of the characters of the book touched me deeply, drawing me into the story, but especially the love of this father for his daughter, and her love for him. Their pain and valor in coping with such a disease, as well as with Jim's physical challenges, becomes not just a good story line, but a testament to the human spirit--something beautiful that reaches way beyond what I have come to expect from genre romance. If I had a scale higher than Very highly recommended, then STANDING BEAR'S SURRENDER has earned it.

I love to use this book with my kindergarten students because it tells them how scary it can be to try something new. The little polar bear can't learn how to swim right away, an experience they might already have had themselves. When he tries, and tries, and finally is swimming on his own - my audience cheers for him! They're all clapping by the end of the story!

The pictures are very engaging and warm. Lots of love and support is given by the mother polar bear as we see the little bear struggle with his insecurities.
The triumph at the end is well-written.

I use it as a take home book in a story bag with a stuffed polar bear, artist pad, and markers. The children share the story at home and then write their own story to share the next day at school. They illustrate the story and sign their name to their work. It's a great story extension.

I am a second grade teacher. This book doesn't stay on my classroom library shelf! The kids love it! I bought this book because the pictures were wonderful, but after reading it I also fell in love with the story. This is perfect for a read aloud, bedtime story and any other occasion! I can't recommend it enough!

This is one of my favourite books, (and my two childrens'). The story of a bear who cannot see the forrest for the trees and who feels left out because he is different and imperfect is wonderful for children to begin to experience the importance of individuals for their own special characteristics.

This book really shows a kid that a family can be made up of just about anyone...my kids loved this book.

As a teacher who yearly goes to the library to get books about insects, specifically bees, this is the best book ever on the subject! (The bee is our school mascot.) For two reasons:
It takes a complicated subject, how honey is produced, and makes it simple enough for 5 year olds to understand; and the handcut collage artwork is something five year olds can handle in an art unit on collage. More, please, Ms. Wallace!

In A Taste Of Honey, Lily Bear asks her father a great many questions and in doing so a jar of honey is traced back to Mike's Market, the honey farm, the beekeeper, the honeycomb, and ultimately to the bees themselves! Author and illustrator Nancy Wallace uses brightly colored diagrams and sidebars in this delightful and entertaining picturebook story for youngsters 4 to 8 showing all the steps of making honey from beehive to dining table in clear, simple, and engaging detail.

If a bear wanted to find out his/her family history, this would be the encyclopedia to buy. Being a teddy bear is still very in vogue. This is a fascinating way to find out why we love teddy bears and why they appeal to collectors all over the world.

You can read about all the best-loved bears, from the original "teddy" to "Winnie-the-Pooh. The latest collectibles such as Beanie Bear and the Millennium Bears are also included. Pauline Cockril is the internationally recognized expert on the history of the teddy bear. She is also a regular contributor to Teddy Bear Times.

If you see a teddy bear and instantly want to buy it...this book IS for you. Also look for The Ultimate Teddy Bear Book which is considered to be the bible of arctophily (bear collecting) and is used by collectors, dealers and toy shops around the world.

The first bear listed was made in 1902 and was an experimental Steiff bear. The bears are listed all the way up to the year 2000. If you think you have seen it all...wait until you see the Pink Dino, a Swiss bear with characteristic elongated designs that I think looks more like a monkey. I much prefer the 1991 Pam Howells bear that has a lace collar, shaggy golden mohair plush "fur" and a cute hat trimmed with fabric roses. The Australian Teddy bear on pg. 137 looks somewhat like a koala bear for some reason. :)

I know a place where a lady has bears sitting everywhere in her Bed & Breakfast. You just want to take one of the bears home with you. In each room, she also has a "resident" bear that sits on the fluffy down-comforter covered bed. The whole place is like one big teddy bear picnic. I bet she knows about this book!

It is just unbearable not to own more bears. I must go shopping since I gave away most of my teddies when they had a teddy bear drive for kids. It was sad to say goodbye to some of them, but I know they are now happily living with a child who loves them. I do think it is time to start collecting again!

This is a great "beginner" book to learn about the points that distinguish one bear from another. Somehow they all seem to look alike at first!!

This book teaches you to pay attention to whether the nose is stitched up and down or from side to side. Are the feet big or are they little stumps? Are the eyes glass or plastic? Are the ears close together or far apart? Are the arms long and pointed or short and stumpy? These all are clues as to the date and manufacturer of the bear!!

Includes a section on repairing an antique bear (less is better!) as well as a section on newer bears!

A great learning tool! Written so it is easily understood........you don't have to already BE an EXPERT to BECOME one with the help of this well written book!!