My twin 5-year-olds beg to have this book read again and again nightly. Wonderfully illustrated with charming watercolors and cleverly written, this book captures the essence of a fight between two best friends escalating way out of proportion. A sweet lesson, demonstrated by two friendly monsters.

These three stories offer a terrific introduction for any first time reader of the crime solving exploits of Jim Qwilleran, philanthropic billionare, and his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum. "Mountain" is the more serious of the three. It contrasts the lives of the simple, genuine mountain folk with the newcomers despoiling the countryside.

Read and enjoy the charming stories this author can weave, with just that hint of social consciousness.

I'm just sorry that I've just about finished reading the whole series.

The first time I read one of Mrs Braun's books with Koko and Yum Yum (to say nothing of the newsmand and owner, Qwilleran) I was in Florida, workin as Disney Cast Member. I have always been fond of animals, but these books made me feel very fond of siamese cats, and something that was very unusual, was the ability of this lady writer to "paint" vivid the character of a man written by a woman. All along during the reading of the first novel I thought the writer was a man. Only when I closed the cover I found out to be a lady. She is now one of my favourite writers.

"THREE STRIPES AND FOUR BROWNINGS" by Bill Jackson,CD

Young boys and girls, fresh from school, become men and women, overnight. Their lives are are changed forever as Britain enters WWII, but along with the fear and heartbreak that looms over any war, the human spirit rises above the horror.

The author of "Three Stripes and Four Brownings" cleverly recounts his own story as a rear gunner in the Royal Air Force, managing to blend compassion and humour into this true story.

The large print is a bonus for readers whos eyesight isn't what it used to be!

His second book, 'Lone Survivor' takes you deep into Germany and life as a P.O.W. - I've purchased both books as gifts for friends, but the Publishers advise me that the first editions are now nearly sold out, so if you find them, my advise is to grab them!

Two terrific books! A 'must' read for all WWII buffs!

Published by: TURNER-WARWICK

ISBN: 0919899145 "THREE STRIPES..."

ISBN: 0919899412 "LONE SURVIVOR"

This book was a very spiritual and powerful one. Being that I am a single black woman it just made me realize that I need to follow Gods words where it tells us to not become unevenly yoked. It also made me realize that no matter how bad I want to be married do not settle for anything but the best and the Best is a man that God sends you. He may not be fine or have a lot of money but if he is a God fearing man then more than likely he's a good man. I can't wait until her next book and may the woman in the book be a example that we all can learn from.

A great outlook of the life in the American West!

4 Stories

*1. Christmas Angel by Kat Martin - Southern belle Angel Summers doesn't want to see one more damn Yankee, especially Josh Coltrane, the man she once loved. When he joined the Union Army, she vowed to hate him forever. Now he's back in Savannah for Christmas, for a miracle that could heal both their hearts...

* 2.Under the Mistletoe by Elaine Coffman - When widow Holly Noel Winter, along with a nanny, housekeeper, six little girls and one baby boy, moves next door to resident scrooge Dr Stan Levine, it's time for a war between the sexes. Unless Christmas brings peace on earth and a time for even a grouch to fall in love...

* 3. Home for Christmas by Katherine Sutcliffe - Virginia "Gigi" Valemer is in a bah humbug period: it's Christmas, she's broke, and a stanger on a motorcycle spooked her horse so badly she was nearly thrown. Then the motorcyclist turns out to be a man with secrets, including the one that can make this holiday the best one of Gigi's life...

* 4. A Baby For Christmas by Lisa Jackson - Lonely Annie McFarlane is having a blue holiday...until a baby in a basket is left on her doorstep. When a handsome man appears to claims the child, Annie faces losing the most precious gift she's ever been given...or getting another Christmas surprise.

from the back cover of the book.

To Be Mayor is an excellent story of the social and ethnic politics of the most diverse city in the world. To Be Mayor provides the reader will a behind the scenes feeling of the races for Mayor. This book is a must read for anyone who is a New Yorker who thinks they are a New Yorker. The book povides the reader with a new prospective to interpret city politics, in a city where the politics is almost as important as the news itself

I bought all three books in the series while I was in college in 1994, around the year they were published. I loved them all. Cover letter express and Interview Express were the most useful, however. They are short, in a simple step-by-step format and get right to the point. There are examples of good and bad situations. I was checking online to see if they still made the companion software and was surprised to see that the books are out of print. They are only 6 and 7 years old. Worth looking for.

Many people have given up on todays youth but Too young To Die paints a picture of hope and persistance by the author who dedicated his life and ministry to helping Chicago ruthless gangbangers find christ.