I have read this book over and over again. The more I read the more I find myself talking about it to our Political and community Leaders. This book is a must for leaders with a vision for the community in their rural areas. I have started community projects as a result of reading the book. John Macharia Director, Insight Technologies Ltd. Nairobi, Kenya.

This book should inspire anyone who feels that our government is no longer capable of making a positive difference. It traces the development of a citizens' lobby on hunger and poverty issues and details the incredible results the group achieved. Buy one for the armchair activist in your life

This is the story of RESULTS, a NON-partisan grassroots, citizens lobbying group that fights hunger, poverty and death due to preventable disease by learning how to successfully create relationships with members of Congress and the media. They have helped the Child Survival fund come into being and grow to $600 million, and have seen a drop in infant mortality and increases in immunizations. They work on global and domestic issues, and are now promoting microenterprise lending to poor families, mostly to women. The results of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, and other microenterprise projects in the U.S. and abroad have been remarkable. And these are "everyday" people... teachers, moms, workers, students...very moving book!!!

I've read many books by many popular authors but I believe Brian Harper is the best at his genre by far. From a technical standpoint, 'Shiver' is so well written. It has pace, plot, depth, style, building tension - you can't ask anything more from an author. It's the top 1 or 2 of my favorite books(I've read about 100 in 3 or 4 years). Of the popular authors, I've read J.Patterson, RN Patterson, crighton, koontz, grisham, grippando, Sanders, etc, but I have to say Harper is the most polished by far. Every paragraph has a purpose, every word is thought out. Some authors write just for a paycheck - but not Harper. 'Shiver' has style, it get's better and better, you're heart really starts racing - I love that and expect it in a thriller. The charecters have depth and they're believable. Wendy's heroics however may have been a bit of a stretch at times but still, she was great. It's a great book, such a quality book, it's entertaining ! It's one of the few books I'd be willing to recommend to a non-reader. I'd give it an 11 if I could. Keep em coming Mr. Harper

this book was a lot of fun to read. It took you inside the mind of killer and victim. The book follows a serial killer from his first kill to his more calculated kills. It also follows his final victim from the days before through the days after his first attempt. It gives you a great sense of "being there". I felt that this book was interesting in the fact that it gave you two killers in one - a serial killer with a wide-spread objective to a single minded killer with only one goal/target in his sights. Definitely a good read.

This was the second Brian Harper book I read, and I was not disappointed. The story starts with a prologue in which the Gryphon kills his first victim. Chapter one begins with LAPD dectective Sebastian Delgado's tiresome hunt for the Gryphon years after the first murder. After that, the suspense builds as the Gryphon kills one victim after another...until Wendy Alden escapes when he tries to kill her. What follows will keep even the most restless reader on the edge of his/her seat. "Shiver" has a surprising conclusion as Delgado's sharp detective mind finally clues in to the Gryphon's mysterious ways. A realistic, thrilling novel with an accurate depiction of police life in the large city. It's a definite "don't miss" for suspense fans.

"To call this CD only a 'reading' of the classic Sherlock Holmes story of 'Silver Blaze' would be to devalue the beauty of this performance. Although you may have heard recordings of the Sherlock Holmes work read before with distance and haughty affectation, none of that is present in Mr. Davies storytelling performance. This CD features one man, many voices and a hefty portion of talent. This performance is fresh, approachable and inviting." -Storyteller.net Reviews

If you enjoy the intrigue of Sherlock Holmes, you are in for a real treat listening to David Davies vibrant and incredible rendition. Looking forward to future "readings" by D. Davies. You will too, once you've experience this exciting reading.

Dave Davies dramatic rendition of this Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes classic tale is well worth a listen. Dave's obvious talent for dramatic reading comes through beautifully and the production quality is excellent. Hopefully David will not stop with just this one but will continue right through the entire cannon. If you like listening to "a good read" Silver Blaze is highly recommended.

Constance O'Banyon must be the best kept secret in the Romance Novel industry. I don't see to many review on her or much said, but she must be the best author I have ever read. I have read all of her novels and everyone of them have been wonderful. She has a great way of bringing you into the moment. She discribes the places she writes about with such clarity and all of the characters are very interesting. In all of her books she gets you from the very fist page.

Song of the Nightingale is one of my favorites. She continues the story in 3 more novels "The Highland Love Song" & "Desert Song" All three are wonderful.

I actually cried during this one. The hardship Kassidy & Raile go through is so heart wrenching you can't help but tear up a little.

I READ THIS BOOK WHEN I WAS 16. IT WAS THE FIRST ROMANCE NOVEL I EVER READ. THIS BOOK HAS TOUCHED ME SO, THAT WHENEVER I THINK OF ROMANCE NOVELS, I THINK OF THIS ONE. IT IS S UCH A SWEET STORY OF SURVIVAL, AND A LOVE SO STRONG, THAT IT WOULD LAST EVEN THROUGH DEATH. A MUST READ!!!!!!

When I first read this book I was about 14. I'm 20 now and this book has always been in my memory. It was the first ever historical romance novel I read and I loved it. I brought it as an accident but read it and fell in love forever. Then I lost it and couldn't remember the author. I couldn't find it till now. This book will always stay in my posession from now on. This book is the greatest and will always be very special to me. Thank you Constance O'Banyon for writing such a beautiful book.

My goodness...About as subtle as a Viagra-poppin Rhino in a Viennese china shop! How many broads has this dude conquered? Better that he was on our side than theirs. I'd be interested to meet his kids.

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE READ ABOUT LIFE IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE. HARPER TELLS IT LIKE IT IS AND DOES SO WITH A LUST FOR LIFE THAT MAKES HIS OPUS A JOY TO READ. MY ONLY CRITICISM: AT THE END OF THE BOOK HARPER PONTIFICATES ABOUT THE AMERICAN DOMESTIC SCENE. WHAT HE HAS TO SAY MAKES A GREAT DEAL OF SENSE BUT IT'S OUT OF PLACE IN A BOOK DEALING WITH FOREIGN AFFAIRS. I ALSO FOUND IN RATHER BAD TASTE HIS DESCRIPTIONS OF THE VARIOUS LADIES HE HAS BEDDED - NOT NECESSARY AND IT DETRACTS FROM THE MAIN THEMES OF THE BOOK. REGARDLESS, IT'S ONE HELL OF A READ.

The true story of a reporter, novelist, and foreign service officer's adventures in France, Spain, Poland and Africa during the Cold War. Honest and witty, Harper describes his encounters with a host of international characters without unnecesarry romanticism or nostalgia. Hemingway fans will love this book.

this is such a beautifully illustrated work of the fashions of the period from 1867-1898. Fans of Victoriana must have this in their library. Excellent resource for antiques lovers, jewelry designers, artists, costume designers etc.

Extensive and detailed illustrations, with good captions (including dates), divided into four style periods (1867-1874, 1875-1882, 1883-1890, 1891-1898). Narrative introduction to each period gives the general style trends. Very useful: includes hairstyles, shoes, parasols, aprons, decorative details, children's clothing, etc.

This book is an excellent source reference for the Bustle and Fine De Siecle time periods of fashion and costume wear. It has excellent illustrations of all types of daily and evening womens fashion in the various period silouettes.

David Harper edits 2002 North American Coins & Prices, which appears in its 11th updated edition to provide a comprehensive guide to US, Canadian and Mexican coins. Over 45,000 prices accompany an illustrated grading guide, tips to the latest 'hot buys' and collecting trends, and black and white photos of many of the coins.

Comprehensive source of information on coin prices. Gives a good amount of info on coin background. Also provides useful information about coin collecting in general. It is short on historical details but overall an excellent guide and I recommend it highly.

This comprehensive reference volume will appeal to both specialty and general-interest libraries: American Aquarium Fishes provides over 118 color and over 200 black and white photos of various species of aquarium fish, providing detailed discussions on where to find native fishes, how to collect and transport them around the globe, and regional rules of collecting. The depth and detail and the vivid photos are impressive.

It's about time that a talented group of aquarium hobbyist (who are also biologists I believe) got together to write a book that the layman can understand and appreciate. You will not find convuluted passages common in the scientific literature. Each species account is well written and contains the information that the hobbyist wants.

Goldstein, Harper, and Edwards are well known hobbyist and if there are any real experts in the field, it's these guys.

This is an all around great reference for the North American native fish hobbyist.

I bought my copy in Border's Books and Music JUST RECENTLY on sale ...and our family has used it for reference. If AlexM from MI sees this comment, Borders had stacks of them and going fast. I, too, think this is a very good Atlas especially for anyone reading history.

Collins has also published other great Atlas' on the "Bible" and one called "Past World", which I also bought [it] from Borders. After researching on Amazon, I noticed they had quite a few from Collins on various topics at very good prices. ...

I do not know if what I am about to say is a "review" since I am not a historian but I loved this book so much that I used to read it and look at the pictures at times a few times a week. It is comprehensive, very patriotic and informative; it gives an excellent perspective of the events of that time.

I gave my own copy as a gift to my son-in-law who is a professional military man and soon I realized that I wanted to have one for myself. Unfortunately it is out of print. Too bad.

This is the second Brian Harper Book that I have read, and I must say, I AM IMPRESSED... He keeps you turning the page, and it's difficult to put his books down... In Blind Pursuit, Erin Reilly is woken in the middle of the night by her sister's voice pleading for help over her intercom system. Annie, however, was not waiting for Erin. Rather, it was a killer. A man who wanted nothing but to kill Erin and her sister. The man had a tendency to burn his victims, and Erin feared fire. Her job was to "cure" the killer of his disease, or wanting to kill women. If she was unsuccessful, she would die. All the while, Annie is trying to convince the police to help her sister. But they refuse, so Annie breaks in on her own, and tries to save her sister.... A TRULY GREAT BOOK

I wanted to go out and read the other books that "Harper" Wrote immeadiatly. I locked my doors and held tight to my teddy bear after i read " Blind Pursuit".