This is a wonderful book that weaves together brilliant threads of a boy's search for answers to unacceptable changes in his life. His Native American heritage leads him to the reservation and a subsequent sci-fi journey through time back to his ancient ancestors. Little's handling of one of the more chilling chapters of Native American history -specifically the fascinating culture of the Snake Clan and it's tragic fate at the hands of the conquistadors-is powerful and beautifully written. A fascinating book not easily forgotten!

Gr 6-10-A sequel to Enchanted Runner (Avon, 1999), this book stands on its own as a work of historical fiction and a time-travel story. Kendall, 14, has rediscovered his Native American roots in New Mexico at the Acoma Pueblo, ancestral home of his mother's family. He is the last of the Snake Clan, a long line of warriors and mystics responsible for carrying out the yearly ceremonies that propitiate the gods and bring rain. In his modern existence, he is struggling to deal with the death of his mother. When his father remarries, the teen cannot accept the woman, and he flees into the desert. Transported back to 1598, he becomes part of the vibrant life of the Acoma people, who live on a mesa and farm the surrounding land. The tribe's interaction with a group of Spaniards outfitted in armor results in tragic and devastating consequences, with Kendall a participant, witness, and one of the few survivors. The violence and brutality are powerfully portrayed in this action-filled story. Details of everyday life on the mesa and the people's strong spiritual connection to the land are what make this book stand apart from many other time-travel stories. An author's note explains that the historical events described are based on an eyewitness account by one of the Spanish soldiers. The novel succeeds as a fast-paced adventure and as a meditation on the consequences of a clash of dissimilar cultures.-David Pauli, Hillsboro Public Library, OR Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Kendall, age 14, treasures his Native American heritage. His beloved great-grandfather had taught him the ancient Acoma tribal ways and the Keresan language, and when the old man died Kendall became the last living member of the Snake Clan. Kendall also mourns the death of his mother, and when his father remarries and his new wife displays pride in her Spanish conquistador heritage-though they were the enemies of his Acoma ancestors-Kendall is infuriated. He takes off for the reservation, and while exploring a crevice in the mesa he finds that he has somehow traveled through time, back hundreds of years to when his ancestors lived there and the conquistadors first came into the area. He is befriended by a young Acoma Indian and his beautiful sister, and becomes part of the tribe, participating in the ancient, dangerous snake dance ceremony, which involves capturing and dancing with live rattlers. When the conquistadors arrive, demanding food, a terrible massacre ensues and Kendall witnesses the subjugation, enslavement, and horrific amputations inflicted on what remains of his tribe. He returns to his own time at last, sadder and wiser, reconciled to the changes in his life. This sequel to Enchanted Runner can stand on its own, and the carefully researched details of Kendall's time with the Acoma, the snake dance, and the battle with the conquistadors in 1599 (further explained in an Author's Note at the end) will captivate readers who like historical fiction, gruesome details of violent deaths and amputations notwithstanding. Kendall's bravery, his love of running, and his respect for tradition come through clearly, and this dramatic story will inform and enthrall YAs. KLIATT: JS-Recommended for junior and senior high school students. 2002

HORROR STORIES !
They are THE CREAM, THE BEST !
So scary that sometimes I feel like going to Mom's bed... But too old for that...
They are worthy !

SCARY STORIES almost as much as I love Mitch ( My cat )
Well.. maybe I love this book and Mitch about the same
Read them if tou love really SCARY STORIES... And these really happened in Mexico !

ICECREAM...
But these horror stories last more !
I read one each night...

LOVE THEM ALL !

Locoland was the best book I have ever read. Any producer out there take time to read this book it would make an unbelievable movie!

Morris writes from south of southern Hades where the land is buckled with sin and the only way out is straight down through the rough belly of the beast.

Within the first few pages, Morris lets you know the ride's gonna be rough...but you're still surprised at the bumps and grinds in the rutted road to Locoland. Then you wonder if you'll ever be the same when, and if, you make it back across the border. Morris has a sense of Mexico...and gets you there in a haze of drugs, sex, and murder. Some of the scenes might stay with you awhile...so don't read too fast as you reach the climax. You might wake up thinking it was all a bad dream...or a helluva bad trip.

Mexican Country Style was received as a a Christmas gift in December, 2000. Originally used as a "coffee-table" book, once I started to read the descriptions with each photograph I was hooked. Not only will you be able to navigate the architectural terminology like a pro, you will also get a glimpse of the past as only a tourist does when he travels with a guide from the area. Joe and Karen's personal travels' are documented with breathtaking color photos and detailed accounts of their visits into the heart of Mexico. Once you begin reading the book, you will not want to put it down until the very last page!! Mexican Country Style is a great read and an educational journey for the soul.

Beautifully photographed with a pallete of colors that invite you to decorate a small space or an entire home. Mexican Country Style is the definitive volume for those of us who seek southwestern/south of the border interior design, furnishings and accessories. Sumptuous photos that invite you to sit down with a margarita and explore this comfort feel decorating style. Authors, Witynski and Carr, have an enthusiastic love and flare for this style decorating and this book showcases their skills.

With the proliferation of websites offering Mexican furniture, it has become difficult to tell the real from the ersatz - and especially when it comes to antique furniture, and in the colonial style. The authors have taken all of the doubt out of the search process through an amazing inventory of furniture, accessories, and hints for discovering provenance. It's a must-read for those considering furnishing and decorating their homes in the Mexican style.

It is also an important companion volume to Mexicolor; and to those years-ago titles published by Architectural Publishing.

For the would-be the hunter of these pieces, however, this book makes one fact quite clear. The treasure troves are to be found outside the major Mexican cities, out in the provinces. But with the skills to be learned in this book, the search will be more rewarding.

Jan R. Keller from Winsconsin Puts it just right, I couldnt agree more. An excelent read for anyone studying history and learning about Mexico for a trip, even. Just Awesome. I hope someday soon this book will appear in English so I can recommend it to many more others. I have many friends who home school,as I once did.

read about our Mexican Cousins...
This honest and hopeful book was written when Mexico started breathing a new air of freedom after so many years of Dictatorship....
AWESOME !
A People whose HOPE refuses to die !

UN PATRIOTA, POR UN MEXICANO QUE CONSERVA Y ALIENTA EN SU ESPRANZA...
HERMOSISIMO

Take it from a real "map nut", this is the best road atlas ever. RM and AAA might as well stop publishing. Not only is it VERY readable, but it contains references to interesting places along the way, places like "Carhenge", lots of rail and otehr museums and other off-beat but interesting sites you just shouldn't pass up.

My friend from Ohio summed it up best: "When I look at it, I can see the roads." As the earlier reviewer says, it blows Rand-McNally away. I was a big RM loyalist until we used the National Geo atlas on a recent drive from New Mexico to Iowa.

The major highways and state roads are much clearer on these maps than in the RM, and the national parks are exponentially more visible.

It is a pleasure to use this atlas. Can't wait til the 2000 version comes out in September.

I bought my National Geographic atlas last November. I have been pretty amazed at its accuracy and detail. I think it is ALOT better than Rand McNally or AAA maps. I threw away all my other atlases!

My three kids want to have me read the story every night. They are also learning to read in Spanish. I recommend it highly.

Having been raised in northern New Mexico, I could associate with the entire story and culture. We need more children's books like this.

My kids loved it. Teaches valuable lessons and a good way for my kids to learn spanish.

I very much enjoyed this book. It presented the history, archaeology and architecture of Tikal in a clear fashion. Harrison wove the various threads of evidence together skillfully without getting bogged down in details. After an introduction to the site and its environment he proceeds in a chronologic order telling the history of this ancient city. He takes two breaks in his story to describe the city's architecture. Because there is dispute in the field of epigraphy you cannot take this book as the last word, but that is the nature of writing about something which is an intense subject of research. I must also say that I found some of Harrison's assertions about architectural alignments dubious. Certainly, I could not see how his maps could support all his claims. Nevertheless, I would heartily recommend this book.

I visited Tikal last Feb. I had read about it for years and still wasn't prepared for the magnitude, the scope the complexity of the civilization it was a small part of--it is a place you have to visit and see for yourself to even begin to really grasp. When I got home I found this book--I really wish I had read this BEFORE I WENT, the trip would have been better for it. In any case, I was happy to read it after the trip. This is the single best work I've found for sharing part of what I discovered at Tikal with people who haven't been there. I recommend it--especially if you are considering a visit--but also if you just like to armchair travel...It is a nice place to go either way.

this book on tikal is essential for those going to the ruins. not only does it take you back in time, it also helps orientate the traveler so he can use the best of his time, money and efforts. Don't leave home without it!

I read this wonderful book about Puerto Vallarta (I share love for this Mexican city with the Author) and encourage everybody
ro read it because of:
- very positive and openness of the Author to different people, cultures, traditions
- love for adventure and engagement in helping people in need
- love for parties, celebrations
- the way of writing - interesting, positive, attractive
You won't be bored!

I JUST, YESTERDAY, FINISHED READING YOUR WONDERFUL BOOK. I CAN FIND NOTHING {BAD} ABOUT IT AND EVERYTHING GOOD! I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU GET SO MANY OF THE DETAILS...THINGS THAT I NOW REMEMBER SEEING OR DOING, BUT NEVER CAME BACK IN MY MEMORY UNTIL YOU ELUCIDATED THEM!!!

We greatly enjoyed the refreshing curiosity, enthusiasm, honesty and humor of Polly Vicars' "More Tales of Retirement in Puerto Vallarta and Around the World." Even though we've visited most of the countries in her book, we learned surprising new information about all of them. This new kind of travel book would be a delight for the much-traveled or the never-traveled. Muriel Fox & Dr. Shepard Aronson, New York City

A nice atlas for long trips or general reference. A little clearer and more detailed than the similar Rand McNally version. The spiral binding is nice, too.

This is the best Road Map i have ever seen. I love this map and would never go out without this map.

I would recommend you all to buy.

Thanks Ananth

NG Road Atlas 1998 is been tested for 40 days from Florida to California.... well! I have found much more clear and useful the above Road Atlad than local maps!! I think is a very good buy for every vacations types in the USA.