I just got my copy of Beanie Baby Stories, and couldn't put it down. Many of the stories are touching, humorous, and even insightful. The book also includes children's illustrations of their favorite beanies. This is a perfect gift for families who are Beanie Baby collectors, or as a "get-well" or birthday gift. BEANIE BABY STORIES measures approximately 5"x6" to fit comfortably in anyone's hands, with a glossy cover and nice interior layouts. I contributed much of the trivia that appears in this book, and am very pleased to have been a part of this project. Congratulations to Susan Titus Osborn and Sandra Jensen for a job well-done! ~Kim

This is the perfect addition to any Beanie collection. It's filled with wonderful heartwarming stories any beanie lover will enjoy greatly.

A little seamstress kills seven flies with one blow ' and sets off to tell the world of her accomplishment, which she stitches on the back of her coat. When a giant sees her coat and believes '7 with one blow' means seven giants felled, trouble erupts in this whimsical take-off on the traditional story. Giselle Potter's drawings are fun.

"One summer day a little seamstress sat by her window, eating bread and jam. When the jam attracted a swarm of flies, she tried to wave them away. But the flies, who didn't speak English, kept coming back. Finally the little seamstress lost her patience. She grabbed a cloth and swung it at the windowsill..." Looking down, the little seamstress was astonished to find that she had killed seven. She considered this feat so remarkable, that she embroidered her success on the back of her favorite coat. "Seven with one blow!" Well, the world needed to hear about this, and so the little seamstress put on her coat and set out on what turns out to be the adventure of a lifetime. Unfortunately, her message is misunderstood by everyone who sees it, and before her journey's finished, and she's living happily-ever-after as a good and wise queen, the little seamstress needs to outwit giants, capture a unicorn and a wild boar, and finally outsmart a not so nice king..... Mary Pope Osborne and Giselle Potter are back, and those who loved their first "female revisionist" fairy tale, Kate And The Beanstalk, will be delighted with this latest offering. Based on the old Brothers Grimm story, The Brave Little Tailor, this dynamic duo again give their spirited retelling a decidedly feminist twist. Ms Osborne's engaging text is filled with wit, and kids will be rooting for their resourceful and sassy heroine as she meets and conquers each challenge. Ms Potter's marvelously clever illustrations are rich in humor and eye-catching detail and capture the story beautifully. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, The Brave Little Seamstress is an entertaining, fun-filled read you definitely don't want to miss.

I came to this site as the result of the last Texaco Metropolitan Opera broadcast. A listener had submitted a three-part question based on her study of Charles Osborne's Complete Operas of Verdi. She referred to it as a three volume work. I immediately became excited as the edition that I own is a single work. I therefore imagined that there was a new edition. It did occur to me however consider that as this listener is in England, she might just be in posession of a different version of the same book (which I now presume to be the case).

I have owned a copy of this work for over ten years. Having read the work from cover to cover several times, I cannot begin to guess how many times I have referred to individual chapters for reference. Mr. Osborne writes in a style which is easy to read for the Opera fanatic, as well as the scholar. The work contains chapters on each of Verdi's operas (including those which are relatively obscure in The United States). He gives background on the original sources as well as the contemporary historic events of the time.

I reccommend this book without reservation.

This book is for me, being a Verdi fan ever since, that important that I am translating it from the English into Dutch language, in the first place for myself, and also to be able to give some more information to my fellowmembers of our amateur operasinging company.

TKO is a brilliant and visionary philosopher. In this book he challenges the reader to suspend the Cartesian assumption of subject/object dualism inherent to our Western perspective of relationship of self to other. In so doing, the reader is treated to a journey spanning cultures, politics, philosophy, art, manufacturing, and gender - all through the perspective of a uniquely crafted lens! Weaving complex ideas with real world issues, TKO offers a new way to view ourselves, others, and the world we have created. After reading this book, you will never look at a hammer or a vacuum quite the same again.

This is a fantastic book. Timothy Kaufman-Osborn is a great author with amazing talent. Creatures of Prometheus is a brilliant analysis of the relationship between technology and gender. I would highly recommend purchasing this book.

Archie Rice is an entertainer, who doesn't feels for anybody and anything.He has three children: Jean, Frank and Mick (who dies). His father Billy, who was an old entertainer dies also and Phoebe is his companion until the end when he has to leave his stage to not come back. I advise you read this book about this entertainer acting his own life of troubles away from the public ( that could never see it). The end is very emotional and in the play there are songs you can sing to your own tune while reading. Read this play about a man who doesn't care but I at the end his caring starts with a song of despair.

Archie Rice is an entertainer, who doesn't feels for anybody and anything.He has three children: Jean, Frank and Mick (who dies). His father Billy, who was an old entertainer dies also and Phoebe is his companion until the end when he has to leave his stage to not come back. I advise you read this book about this entertainer acting his own life of troubles away from the public ( that could never see it). The end is very emotional and in the play there are songs you can sing to your own tune while reading. Read this play about a man who doesn't care but I at the end his caring starts with a song of despair.

E.O. Wilson recently stated his belief that man's search for spirituality would be one of the major historical episodes in the 21st century. Regarding this, he feels we need to create a new epic based upon the evolution of humanity. Loyal Rue has substantially started us on this path in this very readable and concise book whose ideas I truly wish every person would thoughtfully consider. I can't imagine an open-minded person not finding this book compelling.

Starting with the premise of a "narrative drive" in human nature as the primary mechanism for how we come to terms, if not understanding, with what we observe, philosophy and religious studies professor Loyal Rue sets forth a quite aesthetically pleasing argument that the story of evolution (radiant energy to matter to atoms to molecules to life to consciousness), offers a truthful and spiritually nourishing epic that not only instructs us on "how things are" but also "what things matter." And just so that you understand "everybody's story," he quite succintly lays out the evolutionary epic from the "big bang" on in language and depth that should not intimidate anyone with the most modest scientific literacy.

Explaining that as many of the propositions and explanations offered to us by the traditional "wisdom traditions" that emanated from the Axial period (Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Zorasterism,...) have either not stood up to the light of scientific investigations or no longer comport to the realities of the modern human condition, the author supports his contention that the story of evolution, unlike many of the old "wisdom traditions", has the power to unify all of humanity and strengthen both natural and social systems. (Think of the death and enviromental destruction that has occurred over the centuries under the moral guidance of these old wisdom traditions - it would be hard to do much worse!). And regardless of what explanation you find emotionally or intellectually attractive regarding the creation, the author argues that the story of evolution still stands.

Moral guidance is an essential function of any wisdom tradition. The author shows us just how an objective morality is to be found in the "story of evolution." A morality that I found simple, penetrating, broad in scope, and exceedingly useful to man's future prospects.

I've personally felt that everyone should find a belief system that satisfies their own emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs. I'm not here to proselytize nor do I care what a person chooses as long as it's benign and tolerant (remember, they're "belief", not "knowledge" systems). But if you're more of an epiricist and find what is continually being revealed to us by science (an open and democratic investigative process subject to severe critical review) as more attractive than the old mythologies and religions for explaining "how things are," you're going to really enjoy this book.

I don't have time to write at length, but I want to say that this book is another example of Rue's lucid thinking and incisive statement of issues. He captures perfectly the critical need today for re-shaping the basic myths we live by, and he also manages to map one of the most important parts of the territory in which religion and science and interact. Even readers who disagree with Rue's own resolution of the issues will find this book essential reading.

Introductory to intermediate level textbook which deals with a number of issues in detail: exegesis, systematics and homiletics.

This is the book for pastor, layman, student, college student or any Christian want to know the biblical truth, the often words "bible speak". I have many "how to" books on intepretation but overall to me this is most practical how-to that when I put it in practice; simply "It work". When I go to theology SWC school, so often my professor use it's methods for our assignments; eventhough he not use that book, the reason it: "too many pages for a semester". I highly recommended for anyone love God and His Living Word - Word of Life...I John 1

I first read this around 1967, when I was 10 years old. I remember it quite fondly. It felt very real, read very smoothly, and the pictures were amazing, if a little gory. I strongly recommend this book for young readers. I'm completely impartial, too. My mother and grandmother were the co-authors! :)

Superbly illustrated by Gustaff Tenggren, and collaboratively retold by Emma Gelders Stern and Barbara Lindsay, King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table is an informative and thoroughly entertaining retelling of the classic legends of King Arthur and Camelot for young adult readers. Filled with museum quality, stylized full-color artwork, King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table presents the whole course of King Arthur's life, and those of his allies and enemies, in skillfully narrated, straightforward prose immediately accessible to young people of intermediate reading skill and above. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is enthusiastically recommended for personal, school, and community library Mythology & Folklore collections.

If you want to read a story that will have you laughing out loud then try as hard as you can to find Lady Reluctant! This was another first time author for me and I will be looking for more work by Ms. Osborne. Blu, the product of a union between pirate and a English lady is a hoot! She never thought what she was saying was wrong or improper, it was just the way she had been raised on Morgan's Mound with her father, pirates and whores. I loved it when she asked about what does a woman do if her privates itch in public. You will come to love all the characters in this book, they are all very well developed.

IT HAS BEEN ALONG TIME SINCE I READ LADY RELUCTANT (5YRS.) I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN THE NAME OF IT, YOU WILL UNDERSTAND IF YOU ARE ABLE TO FIND THE BOOK AND READ IT. I LOANED IT TO SOMEONE AND I DON'T KNOW WHO! I HAVE JUST ORDERED IT FROM AMAZON, I DO HOPE THEY CAN FIND. THIS BOOK IS SO FUNNY,THIS PARATE'S DAUGHTER WAS RAISED ON A PARATE'S ISLAND AMONGST PROTUTUTES! IF YOU HAVE READ THIS BOOK PLEASE WRITE A COMMENT ABOUT IT. MAGGIE OSBORNE IS SO UNDER RATED. I HAVE A HARD TIME FINDING HER BOOKS. THE PROMISE OF JENNY JONES, THE STRANGERS WIFE, ARE WITTY AND HARD TO PUT DOWN. THE BRIDES OF PRAIRIE GOLD TELLS OF THE HARDSHIPS OF MAILORDERED BRIDES IN THEIR TRAVEL ACROSS THE NORTHER U.S. IT'S NOT FUNNY LIKE HER OTHER BOOKS,BUT A REAL FILL OF WHAT IT WAS LIKE DURING THIS TIME

This is more like Norse Myths for Dummies. It doesn't go into great detail, but it tells you enough of the myths so you know what's going on.

It is more for the youger groups or people who want to know the basics of Norse myths. If you're looking to do a report or to become a Norse guru, I wouldn't recommend this book.

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the Magic Tree House series of kids books. She tells a good story.

I learned next to nothing about Norse myths when I was a kid. My Swedish American husband checked this book out of the library to read to our 5 y.o. daughter. It was over her head then (7 y.o. is probably more appropriate), but hubby and I really enjoyed it. We've checked it out numerous times since, and probably should just buy it already! It's a fun referrence book.

As an advocate for pure mythology, I am pleased to say that this book is an excellent piece of historical literature. Many stories tend to stray away or add to the original writings of myths, but not this one. It goes without saying that the authors of this book did their homework and researched the actual tales. The art is magnificant, and really adds to the quality of the work. If you have children who are tired of the repeated Greek Classics, then I highly recommend this twist on the myths. I think they will appreaciate the change. Remember, this is not some watered down piece of work, this is as close, in chidren's books, to the true nature of Norse Myth as you will find. An excellent piece of work