This is a wonderful book. I've found it very useful in my classroom as a teacher of Juvenile Delinquents who dropped out of school. At first sight of the book my students think it's a joke, but I find it as effective as other text boks when teching History. It's FUN and DIFFERENT. A change in the admission of information is very helpful and effective in the acquisition of information in youths.

Very unique presentation of African American history. Basically use two elderly narrators, one male and one female to take the reader in time. Each narrator has a different "voice". The female narrator has a bit of black nationalism, while the male narrator has a more balanced view of America in terms of race relations. Though a cartoon narrative, the book seems to be written for older readers (teenagers to adults). I recommend it for the entire family *and* ALL RACES. As author Russell Banks (Rule of the Bone) says on the back of STILL I RISE, "It's not just the history of African-Americans; it's the African-American history of *all* Americans."

People will be framing the artwork from this book fifty years from now. And it's one of my son's favorite books. Great for reading aloud, one of the books you keep reaching for. A classic story, well told and beautifully rendered with images that are faithful to the actual traditions and styles of the Haida and Tlingit people. So it's not just "mind candy" -- it's an introduction to a culture.

Paul O. Lewis does a great service to children by using a scholarly approach to his young hero. Giving us not only rich and evocative artwork but portraying the ancient tale of the mythic hero with fresh and innocent eyes is a wonderful gift. Readers seeking the beauty of a children's book that provides an uplifting experience and faithful cultural feeling will fall in love with this book just as I have. -V.S.

This book is a must have for anyone who grew up near the rocky seacoast of New England. The story is written well and the book is beautifully illustrated. The author also includes activities with sea glass at the end of the book.

This book is a must for anyone who grew up in New England. The pictures of the rocky seacoast brought back so many memories of my childhood. It is a lovely story and is beautifully illustrated. I would recommend this book for all ages.

This book take you into the bible and focuses on different woman of the bible and how they dealt with problems that are similat to the woman of today. How their faith and strength was tested. This is a good book for all woman who want to be led by the spirit of God and be all they want to be.

True Worshippers: Women in pursuit of God is an excellent well written book. It meticulously details the great contribution of women in their service to the Kingdom of God. Many of the great women of the Bible, along with others who have touched and impacted the author's life are included. Esther, Eve, Anna, Deborah, Mary the mother of Jesus, Naaman's little maid, Mary and Martha, Abigail and many others are put on display as their testimonies of the grace, love and the power of God are demonstrated.
This book is a good gift for mothers on Mothers Day, as it speaks about a mothers love. It is a good gift for a girlfriend, as it encourages and empowers women to be all they can be as they are led by the Spirit of God.
So many other good stuff are in the pages of this book. True Worshippers will inspire and encourage you in your walk of faith and service. This is a God sent book, you will be blessed as much as I am.

If you are looking for a well written easily understood C++ book, this is it. I've been in the MIS business for 15 years and am currently attending Penn State. This book as enabled me to recieve A's in all my C++ courses. The book starts off slow for the novice user, showing basic concepts. Within weeks the reader can master the most challenging C++ algorithms. I refer to this book as the C++ bible. Definately worth the investment!

This is the best book I ever read in my entire life which gave me all the details about the c++ programming language. The author of this book professor Hennefeld are the best teacher and the writer in the entire world that is why I am taking him for the third semester in a row for my computer and info science major. The book is so clear that anyone who has no background in C++ can master this language and yet the best c++ reference book for any professional.

I can really help people make decisions with choosing a wine now

Wow! I work in the restuarant business and this book is a Godsend! Never again will I be confused or intimidated by a guest's wine order. All I have to do is quickly look up what they order (which is easy because the book fits right in my apron), and return to the table with the wine and all sorts of fun information. For example, just the other night someone ordered a Sancerre from me priced at $38. While I was waiting for the wine from the bartender, I looked up Sancerre and discovered that it was a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley in France. I read a couple other things about the Loire Valley and returned to the table and totally impressed my guests! It was so much fun! I recommend this book to any fellow server who deals with a nice wine list. It has really made my job a lot easier and a lot more profitable! Honest!

When I turned 50 I was feeling pretty blue. A friend pointed me to Women Celebrating Life as a way to uplift myself. I tried the ceremony for the fiftieth birthday and then the one titled Forgiving Mother. Wow! I didn't know how much "stuff" I had stored away. I feel relieved of a lot of animosity now. I would recommend this book to any woman who wants to release negative feelings associated with growing older and other life situations. As the author intended, the book helps to turn lemons into lemonade. I plan to buy some more books for Christmas presents.

Women Celebrating Life is a must have book for all women to keep on their bookshelves throughout their lives. It spans a lifetime, covering the same things we all go through; from puberty to birthdays to marriage to babies to deaths and everything else in between. Simple ceremonies are included for these stages of life which encourage self recognition, understanding of others, and self empowerment through forgiveness or celebration. The ceremonies bring self assurance to girls at puberty, grand ceremony to landmark birthdays, and comfort through divorce and death. It's not a book you have to sit down and read at one time, you can simply refer to the chapters as the occurances in your life arise. I turn 50 in two months and am eagerly awaiting to celebrate this half century mark in ceremony with my friends and family. The book will also make a great gift to give my women friends and nieces.

This is a great book. It's much like the better know "Great City Search" and "Great Animal Search" books published by Usborne, but it is a bit easier for younger kids (my 3-year-old had no problems). The illustrations are very attractive, and many of the items were challenging for my 5-year-olds as well. Since you're looking for more than one of most items, the book is a nice counting exercise. Perhaps most importantly, kids can do it on their own because the numeral is next to the picture of the item they're supposed to find.

As a former long-time Anchorage resident, I can say that this is a well-written, informative guide for people of all skills. Whether you are local or visiting, there are maps, directions, and a condensed, detailed write-up, without excess fat.

The climbs range from the recreational family journeys to the hardcore hikes. The authors obviously have spent much time on each of these trails.

There is even a nice touch of history in the guide.. you can tell there was good research done off the trails too.

The black & white photos are there but can't do the land justice. Get out and go.

This book is an excellent source for information not generally discussed about Lincoln's faith and his morals. Very well researched with a detailed bibliography. A must read!