This is a super cute little book, with lots of strange woodland sprites peeking out from behind toadstools and leaves. It's a little strange--the creatures are drawn in a kind of light brown ink, which may be frustrating for little folks trying to color in the lines. A book for older artists, maybe 8 years old and above.

I am in the process of completing my PhD in exercise and old age and as a resource for research undertaken within the area found Sandra's book extremely beneficial. Her writing style is informative and concise and she explores a wide range of issues relating to physical activity and old age. Sandra is a well published author of exercise and older women and this came through clearly in the book.

However, there were a few limitations in the work. Namely, the cited research was in many cases rather dated (pre 1990) and was very specific to Canada. Despite this, there were a huge number of articles cited and to date, I have not come across such a well researched literature review. One last comment - where as I appreciate the need to keep the book price down - the quality of the paper and cover is very poor.

Well done Sandra - A fantastic effort.

The Families with Divorce series of books written by Douglas O'Brien are the first books which successfully bridge the gap between professional literature and true self-help legal assistance. The quantity of information necessary to be able to represent yourself through the family court system is tremendous, and can not be covered in one book. Mr. Obrien has carefully analyzed the family court system, and broken it down into three separate areas; Paper, Agencies, and Trial.

The first book, Paper, starts off with intense criticism and explanations of how the current system works. Mr. O'Brien explains that by understanding the history of the system, and why it works the way it does, the reader will respond better to the 'games' that members of the system play. The second half of the book is devoted to unmasking the mystery surrounding legal pleadings, responses, legal research, and organization.

The second book, Agencies, continues with in-depth analysis of the effect of social engineering on family courts. Mr. O'Brien makes highly convincing arguments which target the gender union as a major player in the destruction of the family, and the resulting societal problems. After providing a general history of government agencies, each agency is analyzed in detail. Specific suggestions give the reader ample ammunition to protect themselves when agencies start to interefere with thier family and personal lives.

I am anxiously awaiting the third book, Trial. As the Information Officer of The Bucks County chapter of Father's and Children's Equality, Inc. of Pennsylvania (an ACFC affiliate), I have been using Mr. OBrien's material as a starting place for Pennsylvania specific training lessons and material. In my own personal case, Mr. O'Brien's books have saved me over $10,000 in legal fees.

It's not just about money. The books have explained what is happening in the family courts so that I am no longer afraid and overwhelmed. The section on organization has helped me keep control of my finances and legal papers to such an extent that attorneys have asked ME how to organize their material!

Rolf Dinsmore November 30, 1998 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Fast Forward MBA in Business is a very good reference for those who have studied business concepts, either in an MBA or undergraduate program. I think it would be good for any business person, whether they studied business or not. Few descriptions go far in depth. There are good examples given in case studies.

I had checked out this book in the library and I saw the cover. It looked like a very little Santa Cluas in a tree on the telephone. It was a book that would probably intrest me because it was pure nonsense. The book was the best book I have ever read. It makes you laugh on almost every page. The tricks and the poems are great. This book is definetly a book for all ages.

I have spent many, many of my childhood summers in Florida. Florida's Historic Restaurants is a wonderful taste of the south. In addition, each restaurant has a description of it's history that is captivating. The description provides far more information than an average restaurant review in a newspaper or advertisement. No book of historic Florida restaurants would have any validity without the inclusion of The Columbia, Florida's oldest restaraunt. The Snapper Alicante is delicious. And everyone should try the Nicholson Farmhouse Restaraunt recipe for boiled peanuts for a taste of the old south that should not be missed. Many of the recipes are based around fish and vegetables that are particularly plentiful in Florida such as snapper, grouper and okra. I enjoyed the book because it really reflects Florida cooking and with supermarkets stocked so well I can cook the recipes no matter where I live.

Georgette Heyer is known mainly for her Regency romances rather than her mysteries, probably because she wrote more of them. Although all of her mysteries are good--and witty--Footsteps In The Dark seems to be the only one where Heyer went for outright comedy. There are chills enough in this tale of five people (husband-and-wife, two siblings, and an aunt) who have moved to what seems to be a haunted house, but there are some extremely funny moments as well. (There is one line in the book--which I will not quote--which sent me rolling on the floor for fully five minutes. You'll know when you reach it.)

Enjoy.

The "I Ching" is an ancient classic and a complex work, not readily grasped by the western mind. Down through the ages, it has been adapted to many uses, especially for philosophical speculation by the scholar and for forecasting the future by the layman. The scholar would more likely prefer the editions by Edward Shaughnessy or Richard John Lynn which have extensive annotations and footnotes--not meant for practical daily divination. This edition, by Palmer/Kwok/O'Brien, is a wonderful popular version for the layman, and a practical one adaptable for daily usage, in the same vein as "The Illustrated I Ching" by R. L. Wing. It has a very good introduction as background material, and a clear explanation of the three-coin and yarrow stalk methods. Like Wing's version, it also has the original Chinese text for the "judgments" and "line commentaries," a useful feature for those interested in actually checking the translation.

A wonderful book based on a very talented harness racer and the biggest money winner of his era. Joe O'Brien was the original horse whisperer. Gives a detailed and accurate account of the difficulties that the harness racing world faced in the 40s and 50s and how belief, perserverance and hard work does pay off. There are some excellent photographs of some of the best standardbreds and drivers in the industry. A real gem for any harness racing fan!

I have rewritten this text for use in my own courses at the University of Connecticut. I will be happy to share the new chapters with you, if you email me at tomo@sba.uconn.edu.