I hope the Sedona Chamber of Commerce is ready. "A Window on Sedona" just might spark a huge new influx of would-be Red Rock country residents, not to mention tourists. The photography alone in this book is worth the cover price. The information it contains is a wonderful bonus. A great gift for anyone who has ever visited this beautiful portion of Arizona, or who plans to visit in the future.

The authors reveal a unique understanding of living in the red rocks. With the book's exquisite photography of the panoramic views and intimate dwelliing places, coupled with the descriptions of the private lifesytles of locals, I found myself absorbed in both time and place - remembering and longing to return. It is truly a book that will remain on my coffee table.

Reading the book brought back fond memories of a family reunion held in Sedona. It's a fun book that brings the beauty and warmth of Sedona to the reader in any part of the country. The recipes are great! I recommend it to anyone who is interested in visiting Sedona or who just wants to relax and enjoy Sedona in daydreams.

We all have our faith tested along the way. In "Gentle Mercies", Haralson gives us many reasons for our faith to be strengthened. These wonderful stories from a former minster turned country lawyer show how ordinary lives can touch others in extraordinary ways. Topics ranging from coping with the depths of mental illness to living with a family pickup truck named 'Old Red' will make you laugh, cry, and take inventory of your own walk of faith.

I have known Hal Haralson for more years than I will admit. He is a genuine, loving, caring human being, whose Christianity shows through both words and deeds. His stories are charming, witting, poignant, and pointed. My only quarrel with him has been in the story where he explained his decision to go into a career where his "mental illness", which has been under control for a long time, didn't matter -- law... He may be right. His sensitive blending of humor with religion, morality, and career is much needed in these days. I wish him the best!

In these days of religious consertavitism vs. moderates vs. fundamentalists vs. extremists, Haralson uses his wit and wisdom to reel the reader back to the basics of faith in God and it's application in everyday life. Haralson uses stories of an old red pickup, cowboys on horses, and struggles with mental illness to coax the reader into his life. These stories are enlighting. I'd recommend it to those who enjoy Robert Fulghum writings and Chicken Soup for the Soul.

My collection of cookbooks exceeds 100 volumes and my husband and I use them to entertain frequently. Recently, I packed them all in preparation for moving out of state. I only chose four to keep on hand until our house sells and this incredible book of Mary's easily made the cut. These are just a few of the recipes friends have requested: Whole Kernel Spoon Bread, Brown Sugar Coconut Coffee Cake, Lentil Soup, Michael's Chili and Mexican Cornbread. You may be deluding yourself in thinking you already have good recipes for these dishes. Well, if you're not using Mary's recipes, you don't have the best! If you happen to read this, Miss Mary, thank you for sharing so many delicious moments in our lives. We happen to be moving back to Tulsa, and I hope to meet you! Amy Main

This has been a staple in my kitchen for about 3 years now. Don't be fooled by the title: she offers yeast bread recipes too. It's just that these recipes use quick rising yeast. You can easily adapt them to your own bread baking technique. This book has guided me through many delicious meals. It's also given my brain a lift when I've run out of food ideas.

Feeling hungry? Want to know a bit of the history behind the food on your plate? Arizona Eats! has everything you need, from fantastic recipes that make your mouth water and your belly rumble, to interesting facts and brainy tidbits that satisfy your need to know as well. If you really enjoy Southwestern cooking, Carol Haralson has done it all for you in a tidy, attractive package. The cover illustration grabs attention and drags you right into a wonderful world of food, Arizona style! This book is a wonderful gift idea for anyone who collects cook books or likes to EAT!

The 1400, pages of this book seep with meaning with each phrase, obviously an indication of the author's immeasurable insight. Particularly, a review submitted my David Harnden Warwick jumps out of these pages as an indication of one of the finer up and coming authors.

Very entertaining presentation of hundreds of environmental projects and life building skills for children AND ADULTS. Every chapter has ideas that develop creativity and logic and self-respect. Many of these projects help develop communication skills along with many other life skills. And all the while, teaching us that environmental action can be playful.

"I Promise" tells the story of two of the Schuler sisters, who ran a small hospital in Lebanon, Oregon. [Lebanon is near Scio.] Mrs. Haralson, who worked for the sisters, does a wonderful job of recreating their lives, as they lived this down-to-earth and old-fashioned story. From delivering babies to rejecting suitors the Schuler sisters never have a dull moment. And mixed in with the seriousness of nursing is a lot of humor, which you will laugh about in this delightful book. As you read other pages you will feel a deep sorrow for the people who once lived. This is a story that must not be forgotten!

This book is more than chips and salsa. I married into a Mexican family and have learned over the years family revolves around food. This book has helped me understand the importance of certain foods in relationship to holidays. I can share with my children how their abuelita makes holiday dishes.

Ni en las recetas ni en los ingredientes...
Una auténtica falta de respeto al verdadero taco !

I haven't actually read the book. I put down 5 stars because you have to put something in and I didn't want to mis-rate the book without having read it.

I noticed that her recipe for Tacos El Campo includes coriander seeds. Quite a large portion,too. As often as I have seen coriander leaf (cilantro) used in Mexico, I can't remember ever seeing coriander seeds or powder used in any recipes. So I suspect she is not offering "authentic" recipes?

Next. Does she explain where the word "taco" comes from? It would seem to me that a history of the word would be an important part of any book on tacos. Does she provide any kind of history and does she talk about the Lebanese influence on tacos which lead to "tacos al pastor" , or, as they are still called in Puebla, "tacos arabes"?

Next. Does she offer recipes for making the crispy puffed up taco shells that show up around Texas?

More (mas) of little cookbooks like this well done! Found while vacationing in Sedona! Wonderful creativity with a dish almost everyone loves: tacos. Photos are colorful and excellent -- tempting to make just looking!

Tantalizing taco variations such as Smoked Salmon with Cilantro Creme or my favorite: Pork Tenderloin with a Jalepeno Glaze.

The mas comes from a small but delightful section on accompaniments, such as salsas and refried beans, chili con carne, etc.

Great gift giving as author suggests! Or gift yourself and your diners by getting one yourself -- you'll use this one alot as I.

This book "The Jewish People in Classical Antiquity: From Alexander to Bar Kochba" surprised me because, even though it mentions covering Bar Kochba, it contains very little information about Bar Kochba, only 4 pages out of 216 pages. I found a great deal more information about Bar Kochba ten years before Hayes and Mandell published this book when I was researching "Revelation and the Fall of Judea." I also discovered that many authors seem to think that Judea fell in A.D. 70 when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple. I think this is because the events of A.D. 66-70 were described in great detail by the eyewitness Josephus. However, Judea survived the fall of Jerusalem, and, although the Temple was never rebuilt, the nation gradually recovered. Sixty years later, Judea became strong enough to again revolt against Roman occupation. Bar Kochba, a charismatic leader, unified the Judeans, defeated two Roman armies, and established the First Jewish Commonwealth, a fully independent nation. The present Israeli government, incidentally, is the Second Jewish Commonwealth.

Bar Kochba, though the last leader of a reinvigorated Judea strong enough to drive out the Romans, has passed from history with little historical documentation. Most eyewitness accounts, if they ever existed, no longer exist. Only sketchy myths and legends have survived. Recent archaeological discoveries by Yigael Yadin (Bar Kochba: the Rediscovery of the Legendary Hero of the Second Jewish Revolt Against Imperial Rome) and others have shed much new light on Bar Kochba and some people close to Bar Kochba. I'm disappointed that "The Jewish People in Classical Antiquity: From Alexander to Bar Kochba" didn't contain more information about Bar Kochba. However, Hayes and Mandell's coverage of earlier portions of Jewish history is very good.

A must read for any serious, or even half-serious student of the Bible or of the Palestinian history of 2000 years ago. Helps you understand some of the actors in the drama and how they affected and in turn were affected by the events of those years. You may know that Herod killed some of his sons, but did you know that he had 10 wives? After you find how he was treated when he was a young upstart, you almost feel sorry for the guy; you can almost understand his reactions. Despite the hundreds of characters in the story, so many of them with the same name, the reading is easy and smooth. In the last chapter, dealing with the first Jewish war, the story reaches a crescendo like a popular thriller. Here you view the Jews inside the Jerusalem walls, divided in three factions, furiously fighting and killing each other and burning their own food supplies; outside the Roman army is encamped, waiting for orders from one or other of their four emperors who were elected that year (some lasted less than a month before they were assassinated in the Senate,) and in the meantime hauling trees from ten miles away to crucify the escapees from the city. The only disappointment in the book is that so little is known and could be written about the revolts in 115 and 135AD.