If you think about it...so much of the pain from childhood came from our peers treating us with disregard or nastiness. This book teaches our children in a beautiful and fun way that we should accept everyone as they are, for their talents may one day change the world we live in... and that everyone's heart and soul matters. I will read this to my child over and over...she reads it over and over to herself!!!

I ordered this book for my son's 9th birthday. The day it arrived we sat down and I read it to him. We both loved this story, which was a catalyst for a wonderful conversation between us about how he has been like "Cat Calloway" in his life, as well as thinking of ways that he could emulate this beautiful example of how to bring more beauty to this world. He has read it many times, on his own, in the past several weeks. When our family arrived for a visit this weekend he ran to get "Cat Calloway" and announced that he wanted to read them " the best story ever!" I think he was able to identify with "Cat" as well as with the other character in the book - they each represent different sides of himself. Bravo to david Essel for bringing this wonderful book to feed our children's souls!

David Essel brings optimism to everything he does. His first book titled: Phoenix Soul is a wonderful book of poetry. In this book, he branches out into stories that will be read enthusiastically by 9-12 year olds or could even be read to younger children. The message of kindness is universal and this story bridges all cultures and ages.

This is a story about Catherine "Cat" Calloway, The First and how she sees the good in life and reaches out to others to make their world a more happy place. The story encourages the reader to look around and find someone who they can help. This story shows that everyone wins when we are all kind to one another.

Susie Campbell's illustrations make the story come alive. Cat's outgoing personality comes through in the drawings and Ling Ling Lu's loneliness is very apparent in some drawings. Cat befriends Ling Ling Lu and soon finds out she is a talented artist. What happens next makes Cat realize that when you make the right decision and befriend those who are lonely or don't have many friends, you get back more happiness than you could ever imagine.

I can't wait for the next book. This is "Book One" in "The Real Life Adventures" series and deals with the issue of "The New Kid in School." You will just love this story.

I have lots of books on decorating, but this is the only one I can recall where the text is just as interesting and illuminating and exciting as the photographs--and the photographs are terrific. The authors begin the book with a nice "history of decadence", and they were truly inspired in organizing the book around the Seven Deadly Sins--you will have a hard time deciding which of the seven is your favorite. There are plentiful quotes from such demigods of decadence as Oscar Wilde, and wonderful over-the-top (and gorgeous) interiors designed by flamboyant characters like the late great Tony Duquette. The choice of interiors ranges from the traditional French-boudoir style of decadence to modern edgy ones, so there is something for everybody. My house is a nice virtuous Arts and Crafts house, but this book gave me some clues about the use of rich colors, fabrics, and the combining of objects so that even I can edge closer toward divine decadence. Loved it!

Stephen Calloway definitely does not subscribe to the theory "less is more." Thank goodness. Who needs another book on tasteful, bland interiors? I much prefer the pillow-strewn canopy beds and sparkling Edwardian dining rooms in Divinely Decadent. There's an almost voyeuristic thrill in being able to peek into these incredibly sumptuous interiors. The fact that they are inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins only adds to their over-the-top appeal!

The book itself is nicely done. It has a lot of interestingpictures and facts. It is a must for anybody who is even mildlyinterested in Wilde. A wonderful account of his life, complete with quotes and photos.

This book is nicely done - lots of pictures and illustrations, with a narrative that moves well, and is plenty comprehensive - Wilde was an in interesting man, but - like Truman Capote - a superficial thing. One doesn't need more detail than this book offers.

This is an excellent addition to any Beardsley fan's bookshelf. Great reproductions, some rare drawings I've never seen, and interesting photos and supporting artwork and photos of the same era. Very readable, jolly good show!

Excellent! Expounds and lays out the rules arising from case law. Especially helpful if you are using Zimmer's case book.

Cassidy James is nursing a broken heart and what better way to divert her attention than a new mystery. This one requires her to go undercover at a college to track down a brutal murderer. The story is fast paced with some interesting twists. A solid performer like all of the books in this series.

This was the textbook in my Native American History Class this summer at the University where I am persuing a History Degree with a minor in Teacher Certification. I must say that this is one of the best textbooks that I have used since I began college. The author has taken a wide and complex field of Native American (Indian) History and has effectively narrowed it to interesting and important events. This is a textbook that reads very well. The tragic story of the Native American is told with sensitivity and accuracy. From the beginning of recorded American Indian History to the tragic consequences of dealing with European Invaders-Explorers and its aftermath. The accounts of the Colonial Indians, 5 Civilized Tribes, Indian Wars to present day wounded knee, and so much more are given excellent focus to the student/reader. I highly recommend this book to any Professor who will teach Native American History.

An absolutely gorgeous book of Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings of the southwestern United States. It's large size and fine reproductions make it one of my most treasured possessions!

In this book Colin Calloway sums up another cycle in the historiography of the American Indian. The book is arranged topically, and is really more a series of essays than a single narrative. Calloway is even-handed in his approach, avoiding the demonization of both settlers and Indians that have been features of other works on the same topic. Calloway tries to cut through the mythology that has encrusted much of American Indian history and get at the way things really were--cultural give and take, misunderstandings, and accomodations. Overall, an excellent book and a necessary antidote to wrong-headed notions about cultural interactions in early America.

This book has a good message for college students. I read it, I wish there was more

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I loved it...it changed the way I will manage my money from this day forward. Get it, get it now!