Would the next John Grisham please come forward...Introducing George Clidienst! The Protege marvels with twists and turns that rival no other. The reader is gripped as they follow our fellow Protege through an intense path of corporate corruption, a racey relationship, and the struggle for more, more, more. The Protege is a must read for those who love suspense in the combination of greed, wealth, and power.

This is one that I could not put down. Just when I thought I knew what direction it was going in, I was taken by surprise. Remarkable ending and very unpredictable... I can't wait to read Mr.Clidienst's next novel. GREAT WORK!

This book is a great new twist on the Horatio Alger stories of decades past, but much, much more satisfying. The difference here is that the author creates characters of incredible depth, making even the bad guys interesting. I still cannot believe this is his first book.

I am a Dallas native who grew up around the time the Ski Mask Rapist was hunting in North Dallas, so I was very interested to read this book. It was so scary to read about my neighborhood in this book. But the book is great, very readable, and gives a great insight into the mind of Gilbert Escobedo.

Swindle has done an excellent job here of walking the reader through not only the investigation of the rapes committed, but the background and personality of the criminal, Gilbert Escobedo. The fact that Swindle was able to visit and interview Escobedo several times during his incarceration was, I am sure, immensely helpful. I feel that books like these can actually help prevent crime...in this case rape...by arming potential victims with crucial knowledge. The first thing they have to realize--and this is immensely obvious in the book--is that they ARE a potential victim. Escobedo committed upwards of 100 rapes, and even managed to maintain some "normal" relationships on the side...even going so far as to initiate not only an intimate relationship, but also a business relationship with an unsuspecting woman who, coincidentally, was previously one of his victims. She never even knew until he was finally arrested. You really can't make this stuff up.

this book is excellent. it is so detailed and once you start reading it, you can't put it down. it explores the profiles of serial rapists, how the police create profiles, and it gives you the chilling feeling like you are there observing the crime scene.

This was the greatest book ever.
I liked the stories cause they made me laugh and sad too.
I think it was a very good book

Any human that is owned by any kind of city or country critter will really enjoy this book...it is filled with hilarious adventures and heart warming, tear jerking accounts of the daily life of a citified rural veterinarian, just trying to do the work he loves the best he can, and still maintain his sanity. This book has earned a 'keep it and read it again' spot right next to my collection of James Herriot's memoirs.

Heartwarming, heart tugging and funny--it's a perfect book for any animal lover. Think Cleveland Amory meets Baxter Black. More like James Herriot's writing than anything I ever read. A fun and easy-to-read collection of short stories that truly describes the life of a Texas veterinarian. I couldn't put it down!

A sumptuous read - Laurie Shulman's inimitable wit and style grace the pages of this handsome book. The details she shares are as fresh and lively as her trademark program notes. Like many others who worked in the Arts District, I watched the Meyerson being built - from crater to finished perfection. The knowledge Shulman imparts expands my appreciation and most certainly will enhance my enjoyment of another concert in this dream hall, the Meyerson.

This is a great book about a wonderful place for music. After reading the book, I purchased copies for my relatives who are professional musicians, and those who care about such music. One might ask how can you make a story about building a music hall interesting, but Laurie Shulman has done so.

Excellent and interesting book on a fantastic community effort.

A Thyme To Remember: Generations Of Recipes Handed Down For Today is a beautifully presented compilation of outstanding recipes showcasing dishes and cuisines that were literally passed down from generation to generation as family favorites. The recipes are colorfully organized into sections titled: A Handful of Savors (appetizers and beverages); A Handful of Herbs (salads); A Handful Flour (hearty breads and soups); A Handful of Sunshine (sweet breads and brunch); A Handful of Flavors (main entrees); A Handful of Seasonings (vegetables); A Handful of Sugar; cakes, cookies and pies); A Handful of Heaven (decadent desserts); and The Final Touch (nutritional charts, index, recipe contributors, and ordering information). From Bleu Cheese and Spiced Walnut Terrine; Dried Cherry Chicken Salad; Aunt Effie's Monkey Bread; and Hazelnut Meusli; to Bavarian Meat Loaf; Cabbage and Sweet Pepper Medley; Mother's Lazy Daisy Cake and Broiled Coconut Icing; and Watermelon Granita, A Thyme To Remember will become an instant family favorite meal planning reference whether for daily family fare or special celebratory occasions!

Initially drawn to the book because of its appearance - very pretty. Recipes are easy to prepare and delicious.

Many recipes are original and not found in any other cookbook. Was given a list of foolproof recipes from a friend who recommended the book. I am surprised at how many of the recipes I have tried already.

Good purchase.

Beautiful book with great recipes. More upscale than home cooking, but easy to use. Killer desserts -especially the Texas Peach Belini Cake and White Chocolate Bread Pudding. Lots of good recipes for a variety of salads, especially asian salad dressings. A gold seal says it's the official millennium cookbook for Dallas.

Wild Woman is an exciting romp that leaves you feeling good. By the end of the book you're cheering for the hero and heroine to get together and you believe they were meant for one another. If you enjoy books that are fun to read and leave you feeling good, then be sure to pick this one up. Ms. Rose is an exciting new voice in the romance genre and I look forward to many more good books by her.

Emily Loughlin is no longer the sweet, innocent obedient woman she once was. After years of feeling unfulfilled, stifled, and frustrated, she's realized that her life really isn't her own. It belongs to others who control and manipulate her for self-centered purposes. Her brother believes she's suffered a breakdown. So he asks Jake Wolf, a childhood friend, to pursue her and keep an eye on her while she's away. Dressing and behaving in an unusual manner, Emily scares Jake with her brash assertion of self. Her clothes are sexually provocative and flashy, her desire to launch a career in designing too risky for the conservative crowd she once hung around. Then the unthinkable happens... Jake falls for the new Emily. Rose writes excellent comedy and hits a universal chord in adult women who have never come into their own. Her scenes are vivid, detailed, and hilarious. If you're not laughing, you'll be touched by this heroine's transition.

The book sounded like fun and I liked the cover. Never read this author, but I will in the future! When good girl Emily decided she needed to change her life, she contemplated some pretty crazy things. (The topless beach scene is hysterical.) But one thing she didn't do--and I'm so grateful for--is decide to have a meaningless fling with the first good-looking guy she met. I've read these books, where the woman (stupidly) engages in a boinkfest with an almost total stranger. Haven't they ever heard of diseases or serial killers? Anyway, Emily picked on the wonderful Jake Wolf. She'd known him, the town's resident bad boy as she'd grown up, but Jake found out quickly he really didn't know Emily half as well as he'd thought... or half as well as he'd like. These engaging characters actually grew as people and I believed their happily-ever-after. Try this book. I'll bet you believe it too.

I absolutely love this cookbook. My dad has a recipe in it and it is fabulous. It is called "Roger.....Cookoff Chili". This recipe alone is reason to buy the book. It is true TEXAS chili. My dad is the best. That's all.

When I go to make anything I always go to this book first.The recipes are simple and easy to follow. I usually have the ingredients on hand. My favorite is the No Peek Stew. I can put it in the oven 3 hours ahead of the meal and forget about it. It is a complete meal in a dish. I also love the Texas Cake which is one of my children's favorite. There are many great appetizers recipes that I always use for my parties time and time again.

This is my favorite cookbook because I can pick any recipe from it, follow the directions and it turns out great. My children like the Chicken and Wild Rice. What I love about it is I can put it in the oven on low and cook it while I run the kids to lessons and practices. The Texas Gold Bars are a popular dessert with my friends and my Bunco group loves the Hot Artichoke Dip and too many others to list!

The year 1997 marked the thirtieth anniversary of the 1967 NFL Championship game between the Packers and the Cowboys. Two book were published around that time. One was by Mike Shropshire and the other was by Ed Gruver. Of the two books, Gruver's is superior. It looks briefly at the coaches, the organizations, the seasons, and then devotes the lion's share of the book to the actual game. Especially helpful were the diagrams of key plays that occurred during the game. The book devotes a chapter to each quarter. In addition to the players and coaches, the author looks at the game from sportscasters and referees. The author also covers issues that Shropshire ignored. For example: was Jerry Kramer offsides on the winning TD and did Donny Anderson score on the previous play. The author also does a good job on covering the discussion of possible plays that could be called on the final play. The Shropshire book was not bad, but this one wins hands down.

THIS BOOK IS TRULY A GREAT READ. THE INTERVIEWS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND RESEARCH IS REALLY EXCELLENT. THIS IS BOOK REALLY BRINGS BACK SOME MEMORIES. I WAS ACTUALLY COLD JUST THINKING ABOUT THE HARSH CONDITIONS OF THAT DAY OF SURVIVAL. WELL DESCRIBED AND A GREAT WAY TO LEARN ABOUT THIS LEGENDARY GAME. HATS OFF TO MR GRUVER, AND ALL ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MASTERPIECE.

A wonderful book. Ed Gruver recaps this game with thirty years of perspective, and he does it right. It's well written, with comprehensive background information and game detail. The appendix has all the pertinent statistics you could want, including a play-by-play compilation.

Gruver is not biased toward the Packers. He pays richly deserved respect to the Cowboy players and coaches. The Cowboys were a "warm weather" team that might have been expected to fold their tent when faced with the severe cold, but, like the Packers, they gave everything they had on that day.

I don't see much to criticize in this book. Maybe Phil Bengtson's family would like to have seen his name spelled correctly. I'd prefer to see more discussion of the historical significance of the game, but Gruver probably thinks of himself as a reporter and not as a historian.

Not being bound by such modesty, I'll do it for him.

The greatest games in modern NFL history are:

(5) 1998 Bronco-Packer Super Bowl. (4) 1982 49er-Cowboy NFC Title Game. (3) 1969 Jet-Colt Super Bowl. (2) 1958 Giant-Colt NFL Title Game. (1) The Ice Bowl.

An epic game should have three qualities: it should effectively decide a championship, it should be historically significant (usually by signifying a changing of the guard or a change in the way the game is played), and the game action should be unforgettable. The Ice Bowl combines these qualities better than any other game.

It marked an end to the dominance of the "old" NFL and provided a glimpse of the complex offensive and defensive schemes to come. It matched two of the five greatest coaches in NFL history. No game was more dramatic; the cold weather and frozen field gave it a sense of primeval struggle. I feel that the title "Greatest Game Ever" as applied to the '58 Championship Game has been inflated by the well-known power of eastern media. The Ice Bowl deserves that title.

Hello cousins!How are ya'll doing?I'm fine.I am the grand-daughter of Fannie Lou (Ferris)Whittaker and Orville Eugene Whittaker.My mother Susie Marie was their oldest child-my aunts are Betty and Patsy and my uncle is Larry Whittaker.I am fixing to create a family website on MSN Communities-I have alot of stuff that was written by cousin Phyllis Kitson.Once I get it done you all are invited.My email address is neal36@msn.com-please feel free to drop me a few lines,I love hearing from family.Hugs and love to all,Lillie
PS-I'm going to buy 2 of this book-one for me and one for my mom!

I was most gratified to learn (quite by accident) that a book about WAF had been written. WAF was my great-grandfather, his son, Henry Ferris, was my grandfather, and my father was Carl Dallas Ferris. One error in the book referred to my grandfather as childless, when, in fact he had two sons and two daughters, & was living in Spur, Texas, where he died & is buried. (Most family records show he was living in Wink, Tx. at his death.)I don't consider this a major fault, as much of the rest of the book was as I had read and heard. I am sure most historical writings contain errors, if we but knew the inside story. My father was a great storyteller, & he used to entertain us for hours with stories of WAF which he had heard from his father and Aunt Kate. Warts and all, I am just glad that after all this time, Warren Angus Ferris is getting some of the recognition he so richly deserved. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the early days, regardless. Miss Starling did a very good job with old clippings and letters. Bravo! Janelle Ferris Berry

I appreciate Suzanne Starling for showing what Warren Angus Ferris did for Dallas, as well as showing what an interesting career and life he had. James Monroe Ferris was my great grand-father, who handed down the chain used to survey Dallas to my grandfather, Edward Eugene Ferris. He handed it down to my father, Raymond Edward Ferris. My father still has the chain and I wish a picture could have been included in the book. My father also has a gold watch which Warren Angus gave to his second wife. There are a couple of minor mistakes, such as James Monroe Ferris having been a United States Marshall for Greer County, TX (now Oklahoma) the entire time and not a Sherrif's Deputy. But, without a doubt this book is an accurate account of a complex, hightly intelligent man and his frontier life.