Ann Kiemel Anderson has written her "tour-de-force," which is her struggle to have a child of her own. In her own words she describes all the feelings she had along the journey, and she writes not only with her heart on her sleeve, but with a great deal of vulnerability as well.

For 35 years, she had been a successful career woman, living at a hectic pace writing books and speaking across the world about God at work in her life and in the lives of others. She found time to start running and became so good, she competed in marathons. Then she found the "love of her life" - Will Anderson, and she was overjoyed at the thought of sharing her life and developing the close bonds of marriage and motherhood.

She carefully lays her story before you in this book, and it's written in her unorthodox style, but the story is much different from all the other stories you may have read about her, because it tells of God's refining fire in her life.

Highly recommended!!!

I had not met anyone who has suffered so much torture time and time again and yet never gave up and it never even was on her mind to turn bitter towards God. Although Ann was so hurt by God's answers in her life she still kept Him as a Best friend. Although all she asked for was something so normal the answer was always "no". She still loved God and trusted Him with everything she had, all that she was and all she could be was for His honor and glory regardless of the trials and sufferings that were coming her way. Her deepest most profound desire was her childhood dream, to be a mother. It was costing her so much pain and grief for something that to others was a piece of cake. Her desire to hold her own baby was so overwhelming, but the Lord still said "no". She suffered so gravely for a child to call her own. In the mean time her husband was great always making her feel worthy and loved, always reassuring her. The Lord listened to her needs and saw her floods of tears but He wanted her to realize that He should be her first Love. Ann realized this after so much torture and gave herself to the Lord completely, it was then that the Lord blessed her with a child that she would call her own.

This book is one of my favorite books. I look forward to all the books when they come out. I love her books. Every time I read another sentence I fall more into the book.

Like when Scout got hit, I felt like I was watching it. THe author is very nice. She wrote me a letter on her spare time. Most wouldn't do that. I really like her
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Gosh,This book along with the rest of this series is just great ! The author has a way with words that enchants you into the book. This story follows Maggie,a girl going into 6th grade who hates school.But now all of a sudden she feels much better when her science teacher who is blind has a guide dog.They musn't have gotten to know each other very well because they are still having trouble adjusting to one another. Maggie gets to help the teacher and the dog adjust and feel how great it is to have a signifacant other to help you in life, and then they experience a horrible thing.Maggie cried,the teacher cried,the dog prolly cried,and I cried.She makes the story so real it feels ad if your in it. I really suggest this series to anyone,animal lover or not you can become one .

I work as a writing specialist at an elementary school and I recently purchased this book to use with students in both primary and intermediate grades. Teaching Writing Skills With Children's Literature is packed with practical lessons to use in teaching the elements of writing. The lessons are well written and easy to use. Ms. Dierking and Ms. McElveen have done a fantastic job of bringing together literature and writing skills. Since purchasing my first copy I have bought two more to share with fellow teachers. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

This Book was written by two teachers from my son's elementary school. They have given workshops about just this subject. FANTASTIC. Mrs Dierking is my sons first grade teacher. She is an incredible help to both her students and their parents. My son made honor roll and reads at level 18, he writes wonderful stories in his journal. The book that they have written is a fantastic guide for parents and teachers alike. Not that I'm partial or anything :0) ENJOY.

Tectonic Geomorphology

A new 274-page book on tectonic geomorphology has been authored by Douglas Burbank of Penn State, and Robert Anderson of the University of California at Santa Cruz. Tectonic geomorphology is a new branch of geology that evaluates the "unrelenting competition between tectonic processes that tend to build topography, and the surface processes that tend to tear them down."

This affordable soft-bound book is organized into 11 chapters, as follows: (1) Introduction, (2) Geomorphic Markers, (3) Establishing Timing in the Landscape - Dating Methods, (4) Stress, Faults, and Folds, (5) Short-term Deformation - Geodesy, (6) Paleoseismology, (7) Rates of Erosion and Uplift, (8) Holocene Deformation and Landscape Processes, (9) Deformation and Geomorphology at Intermediate Time Scales, (11) Numerical Modeling of Landscape Evolution.

The book is targeted for upper-division undergraduates, first-year graduate students in geology, and for working engineering geologists who need an update in tectonic geomorphology. There are 461 references, most of them within the past five years, so the book contains a robust foundation of new citations that will be particularly useful for students.

The authors include nine developments that have driven rapid changes in tectonic geomorphology: new age-dating methods, process-oriented geomorphic studies, new insights into past climatic change, new geodetic tools (like GPS), paleoseismology methods (like trenching of active faults), new ability for physical characterization of faulting and folding, new digital topographic methods (like GPR), and accessibility to high-speed computing for numerical modeling of geomorphic processes.

The geomorphic concepts explained in the text are shown in 295 line-drawings or sketches (black & white) that have been carefully redrawn for clarity from the original sources. There is minimal use of field photographs, and no color is employed. Instead, the authors utilize drawings, graphs, cross sections, and simplified maps to convey geomorphic concepts. Quantitive methods are emphasized, yet the book is not burdened by difficult higher mathematics.

"Tectonic Geomorphology" is highly recommended for the following reasons: (1) understandable explanations of complex geologic processes are provided in clear diagrams, (2)world-wide examples are used, (3) modern interdisciplinary approaches are emphasized, (4) a robust bibliography is provided, and (5) the book is affordable and represents "good value" for students and working professionals alike.

If a bear wanted to find out his/her family history, this would be the encyclopedia to buy. Being a teddy bear is still very in vogue. This is a fascinating way to find out why we love teddy bears and why they appeal to collectors all over the world.

You can read about all the best-loved bears, from the original "teddy" to "Winnie-the-Pooh. The latest collectibles such as Beanie Bear and the Millennium Bears are also included. Pauline Cockril is the internationally recognized expert on the history of the teddy bear. She is also a regular contributor to Teddy Bear Times.

If you see a teddy bear and instantly want to buy it...this book IS for you. Also look for The Ultimate Teddy Bear Book which is considered to be the bible of arctophily (bear collecting) and is used by collectors, dealers and toy shops around the world.

The first bear listed was made in 1902 and was an experimental Steiff bear. The bears are listed all the way up to the year 2000. If you think you have seen it all...wait until you see the Pink Dino, a Swiss bear with characteristic elongated designs that I think looks more like a monkey. I much prefer the 1991 Pam Howells bear that has a lace collar, shaggy golden mohair plush "fur" and a cute hat trimmed with fabric roses. The Australian Teddy bear on pg. 137 looks somewhat like a koala bear for some reason. :)

I know a place where a lady has bears sitting everywhere in her Bed & Breakfast. You just want to take one of the bears home with you. In each room, she also has a "resident" bear that sits on the fluffy down-comforter covered bed. The whole place is like one big teddy bear picnic. I bet she knows about this book!

It is just unbearable not to own more bears. I must go shopping since I gave away most of my teddies when they had a teddy bear drive for kids. It was sad to say goodbye to some of them, but I know they are now happily living with a child who loves them. I do think it is time to start collecting again!

This is a great "beginner" book to learn about the points that distinguish one bear from another. Somehow they all seem to look alike at first!!

This book teaches you to pay attention to whether the nose is stitched up and down or from side to side. Are the feet big or are they little stumps? Are the eyes glass or plastic? Are the ears close together or far apart? Are the arms long and pointed or short and stumpy? These all are clues as to the date and manufacturer of the bear!!

Includes a section on repairing an antique bear (less is better!) as well as a section on newer bears!

A great learning tool! Written so it is easily understood........you don't have to already BE an EXPERT to BECOME one with the help of this well written book!!

The words and photographes in this book perfectly expressed the feelings that I wanted to express to my boyfriend of three years.

This book found the words I wanted to express but never could think of. The pictures are so cute. They bring tears to the eyes. They are sweet without romantic connotations. The book is perfect not for just significant others, but also friends, family members, and roommates. =D

Stunning and an eye opener. Untill I stumbled over this book a few years ago it had never occured to me that WW2 was anything but black and white. Even people who have no particular interest in the war are mesmerized when I show them the book.

Excellent book which present an entirely fresh look to a war we're so familiar with. Good enough for any war-buff and valuable resource material for modellers. Photos are of hi-quality, sharp and beautifully taken. T's unfortunate that many photos are rather static, but it is hardly anybody's fault. I'm eagerly looking forward for the next volume

This is a wonderful story narrated by a 7-year old girl about her family's newest pet -- a potbelly pig. It's all about love and inclusiveness and togetherness told in a humorous and affectionate way. All in all, a charming story that shows "a little love goes a long way...". Lovely illustrations too.

The book is great for all ages, especially my granddaughter and me. It's a story about love. focussing upon all cultures and diversities, even though the main charactor is a pig. The story is about sharing, how a family can live together with their differences in love and harmoney. It's a great message needed world wide. Beautifully written with wonderful illustrations. Could easily become a favorite bedtime story.

I am a school psychologist who has used this book for 15 years with intermediate students. Ms. Anderson has translated the concepts of Ellis' Rational Emotive Therapy into a book which through pictures and examples clearly helps children grasp that feelings are not caused directly by events, but by what we think about the events. This key notion creates the possibility for change in how we interact with the world around us, and the book provides specific examples and practice in how to change our language to reflect more realistic beliefs about this world. Students enjoy the chapters and exercises, while learning how to interact more appropriately with peers and adults and to become more in control of their own behavior. I've also used the concepts effectively with parents because the book is so clear and pragmatic. I think parents could use the book effectively with their own children to discuss how we react to other people and the choices we have in our behavior. Best for ages 8 on up. A great book!

I am a guidance counselor who uses this book with fourth grade students. It provides an easy format for helping this age student understand that they have control of their feelings and reactions. It has helped some of my most difficult students to gain skill in social situations by controlling their own feelings. The more they understand themselves the more they can accept responsibility for their actions. This book helps them step by step to learn how to take that responsibility for their emotions and their lives. I recommend it heartily. (My students can check this book out from me to read at home. I was surprised at the number of parents who read it and commented that, not only did they enjoy it, but they also found themselves using the ideas in the book.) Nancy Lessig (rlessig@bellsouth.net

This book was recommended to me and I realy loved it - Anderson did an excellent job by describing decades of Harlem from a slightly detached position and he clearly resisted temptation to dwell on certain celebrities,giving everybody more or less same place in his book.So Duke Ellington,Bessie Smith and Joe Louis did not overshadow importance of less-known names of certain black preachers,polititians and artists - in fact this book actually inspired me to search for more informations about Madame C.J.Walker who went from being washerwoman to first black woman millionaire in USA ("On her own ground" by A'lelia Boundles and "Black Rose" by Tanarive Due are my next read).People like Paul Robeson,Zora Neale Hurtson and James Baldwin are mentioned almost in the same breath as some long -forgotten names and I found it fascinating that someone had talent to describe Harlem so knowingly and lovingly AND still the book is not boring factual encyclopedia but characters are breathing and living.Great.

Jervis Anderson has contributed mightily to the history of New York, America and African American life with this work. This is a comprehensive exploration of the area which was without question the center of African-American life.

Harlem was first settled by the Dutch, New York's first immigrant group. African Americans ultimately resided in much of it, as it became the Mecca for Blacks arriving from the South. Harlem became the epicenter for Black America, and was such a source of pride in the accomplishments of the race. Before the era of integration, Harlem was home to a multitude of Black-owned businesses. During the Renaissance in the early 1900's it was the center of Black culture, and some of the greatest thinkers, sociologists and entertainers of the era called Harlem home.

It is an easy read, worth searching for.