I was very pleased by the large number of high-quality reproductions. Still, as far as I'm concerned there should have been *more*. The book contains (a rough count) about 280 pages containing text or mostly text, out of about 630 total pages. However, I'm very happy with the book.

Best book, I have ever bought

The problem with art books is that they go out of print too quickly. This is a beautifully presented book on Rauschenberg that was released with the big retrospective at the Guggenheim in 97/98. Barnes and Noble still had copies avaiable as of Sept. 99, so check there -- they were even discounted!

In this little charmer the beautiful illustrations and the spritely lyrics that form the text share in the making of magic in equal proportion. Go along with Jennifer as she and her rabbit, a turtle, a kangaroo and seventeen monkeys from the city zoo take a wonderful journey o'er land and sea along the mysterious coasts of dreamland. The jaunty rhythm of the lyrics builds an atmosphere of adventure and fun while the pure poetry of the dreamy words sweeps us along with the action. The pictures are filled with waves, sea spray, pearly foam, glittering stars, castles and sailing ships with red sails. Tucked under cozy covers with this lovely story dancing in their hearts, little sleepy-heads will be off to dreamland themselves in no time! I love this book!

Jennifer's rabbit runs away one night and she chases after it with the help of her other stuffed animals. They follow the rabbit through the woods and on to a moonlit beach where they all stop long enough to build a beautiful sand castle. Next it's off to sail on a red sailed ship with a crew of friendly pirates. This is a gentle story told in verse. The BEAUTIFUL watercolor paintings of the very talented Elizabeth Miles, alone, make this book worth the price you pay for it. It will delight every child and make grown- ups wish they were children again!

This is one of my favorite books, i recived it when i was a little girl, and loved it ever since. It was the first book i learned to read and brightened my imagination. If this book is ever reprinted i would do anything to get it again!

Reading the latest book by Vivian Gaines Tanner Paxton (The New Birth: The Ancient Flame is Born Again), I am in awe of her experience of the energy, especially her description of the colors she sees and which one can only try to imagine. It boggles the mind! But more so, the recurring theme of oneness of humanity, of the great healing power of love, the rise of the feminine in society and her participation in this makes her book unique and worth reading over again.

The New Birth: The Ancient Flame is Born Again is the most fascinating book I have ever read. To be able to read about such experiences is really mind boggling, something you will not soon forget.

Though the concepts found in this work by the Hudsn Valley artist will not be unfamiliar to the reader who is already acquainted with the vast literature to be found in the inspirational, metaphysical and psychic marketplace, it is a work that the general reader may find puzzling, even enigmatic. In her admirable effort to express the meaning found in an inner life expanded by a breakthrough into a higher level of conscious awareness, the author has resorted largely to a form of blank verse that ignores the dictates of the conventional parameters and norms of poetry. In that respect, she is in the good company of many modern poets of note who have long since abandoned the strictures of conventional meter and verse structure. It is inspirational in that she never pondered over it, but let it flow through her mind, setting it down as rapidly as it came to her in voluminous notebooks, and leaving them unaltered. Vivian Gaines Tanner Paxton , in this work, brings a message that is unique. She gives repeatedly in her simple rhymed verse the announcement that the higher consciousness in previous ages declared to be hazardous, painful, difficult and for those on the path to sainthood who "renounce the world," will soon be available to the masses in a new dispensation of grace. And this will be accomplished, her intuitive poems tell us, through a projection of divine energy that seems to flow through her in a way never before manifested. It augurs a new age of spiritual awakening. And Vivian Gaines Tanner Paxton is certain that it is imminent. Whether this will come to pass only time will tell. This divine energy has been called in different cultures by different names: prana in the Sanskrit, chi in Taoism, Kundalini in yoga tradition, and in more modern times, Odic Force and Orgone energy. Tanner Paxton has called it The Queen. This messianic theme of large-scale elevations in consciousness for many to "the new birth," in the present book by Tanner Paxton, is found throughout the work. Its fulfillment is thought by her to be evidenced by the changes she has seen taking place in her own body, most strikingly by a visible glow, at least to her, and sworn to by some others. She looks forward eagerly to a verification of these startling changes as real and significant by mainline scientific investigation. More and more sensitive instrumentation has been developed in recent years that she hopes will be able to detect some of these metabolic, subtly visible and energy charged manifestations. The book is not a carefully organized or plotted thing, the author depending faithfully on her intuitively written verse to carry her message to the reader. A work of art in literature it is not, in the traditional sense. But as a fascinating contribution to the testimony of human potential, it may well be of lasting significance. Emerson Farwell, Stanfordville, NY, February 6, 2000.

Emerson Farwell is a retired graphic artist, civil servant and columnist for the Taconic Press, Millbrook, NY.

Like Helen Keller, Taha Hussain overcame the challenges of his blindness to be an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Born in 1889 in a small village in Egypt, the 7th of 13 children, and blinded in his early childhood by a mistake of the local barber (and village surgeon!), one would expect Taha Hussein to become just another statistic. Instead, his brilliant mind led him to receive the highest levels of education in Egypt, followed by a PhD from the Sorbonne University in France, and achieve wide recognition and honors as a writer, faculty member, dean, minister of education, and a Nobel prize nominee in literature. There are few human beings who overcome adversity of such magnitude. Taha Hussein's autobiography is unique and sometimes controversial, but certainly an inspiration to anyone who reads it. This edition, which includes all 3 parts of his biography now joined in one book, is well worth it and a must read.

This is a must read for those interested in Egypt and Egyptian culture. It is an absolute classic, wonderfully written and well translated. The story of a poor blind boy with incomparable talent and motivation, It is also a beautiful love story, cross cultural marriage, conflict between civilizations and the push and pull between the sacred and the secular. Taha Hussien rose from very poor and humble origin to the heights of Egyptian society.

Each of the three parts of this book was translated by a different person, as a result it takes a bit of time to get adjusted to the new style as well as a new phase of the life of Taha Hussien.

The first part of the book, specially with the third person style can get a bit tedious but if you perceiver through that you will get the double reward of enjoying the book and learning more about this truly unique man.

The story line engages the audience with the heated generation gap, while the assimilation process erodes much of the tradition. Even more enlightening is the treatment at the Catholic School that will shake up even the most faithful. This is a powerful, well written novel that will shock most readers with its deep, evocative spotlight on a systematic brainwashing that is truly The Education of Readers.

References to the consequences of intentional cultural sup-pression and demeaning discipline in Native American boarding schools appear in the works of numerous Indian authors, including Louise Erdrich and Paula Gunn Allen. Now Riddle brings to life St. Nicholas School: "a composite of Native boarding school" found in Canada and the U.S. during the 1950s, and presents a clear-eyed survivor of the system, Ruby Loonfoot, a 13-year-old Ojibwe girl. Through Ruby's eyes, Riddle illuminates a harsh world in which young girls are removed from their Native homes, undernourished, humiliated, and in several instances sexually molested, all part of the painful process of sacrificing their Indian identity for a mainstream education. Although Ruby's mother is a boarding school graduate, a Catholic, and desperate to leave the reservation, her grandmother is a respected elder who strives until her death to pass on to Ruby not just tribal traditions, but a sense of pride. Riddle pulls no punches in this difficult, yet engrossing, novel about a coming-of-age made torturous by institutionalized racism.

This book was extremely helpful to me while I learned all about the fishes at the Aquarium of the Pacific. It is very concise and yet includes every order and family that I ever encountered during my studies. I recommend it wholeheartedly!

This 1995 copyright date assures the reader s/he is getting the latest in deep-sea discoveries. Scientists can gather more information with the latest, quieter cameras. It has photos from the most beautiful to the most grotesque fishes. The text is organized, readable & enjoyable

I work at a daycare and we have 15 kids between 18 months and 3 years. This is by far their favorite book! The song is extremely catchy and the pictures that go along with it are fun and simple enough the even the littles ones can recognize the animals. Since they know all the words they don't mind missing some of the song to roar at the pictures of the bear and lion, or scritch, scritch, scratch like the monkeys! Highly recommended.

This is a wonderful book! Full of bright colors,silly pictures, and catchy rhythms. This is my 2 year old's favorite book. We have to read it at least 3 times a day. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read to their children. See you at the "Zoo, zoo, zoo".

I just finished reading Paxton Quigley's Armed and Female. It is a well-written, easy to read book, written by a woman for women about firearm usage, safety, and training. I learned a great deal from this informative book and I would highly recommend it to other women who may be thinking of obtaining a firearm for self and family protection (even for women whose husbands already have firearms in the home but have never handled them), and for women interested in target shooting.

In this age where gun safety is correctly emphasized for the initiate. You will learn the rules of self-defense as well as safety from both a legal and philosophic perspective. I think this is a must read for all women who have made the decision to take responsibility for their and/or their family's protection with a firearm. The reality is that the police cannot be everywhere at all times to protect everyone, particularly women, the elderly, and the disabled---all of whom are viewed as special targets by criminal predators. Contrary to conventional wisdom the police do not have a duty to protect an individual citizen, but only respond once a criminal act has been committed. Police protection, legally, is only owed to the community as a whole, but not to single individuals. The book is an eye opener and I highly recommend it.

Helen E. Faria Managing Editor, Medical Sentinel of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

This book is a great introduction to guns, regardless, if you are an expirenced shooter or do not have idea how to use a gun. It points all the different types of self-defense that you can use - with their pro's and con's. This book helps women realize the dangers and how to deal with them (with a use of a gun). I am always aware of the dangers if I am biking, hiking,kayaking, or walking to my car. I am in control of my safety and I refuse to be a victim! This book, though, does leave beginners with a lot of questions but the book wasn't written to give you a quiz with what type of gun is good for you - that is were you pick up at a gun range and/or a gun store. There is a lot of support for beginners - you just have to ask for it.

I loved this book. It was fun to read. It answered all my questions and it helped me choose the right firearm for me.

I loved this story, it was funny romantic and cruel all at the same time. I really like the way that Cinderella got back at her mean and evil step mom and step sisters. She did not deserve to be treated the way that her step mom treated her. But when her fairy godmother came and helped Cinderella get dressed and go to the ball. And the ending was pretty cool when the prince and Cinderella got married the same day that the prince found her.

I gave this to my 3-year-old daughter as a Christmas "extra" last year. She LOVES it! It is one of the books that she brings me on a seemingly constant basis. Although it is a bit long for a before-bed-read, it keeps her attention and is a wonderful story.

She is currently OBSESSED with anything and everything Cinderella. She has the original video, "Cinderella 2", several toys, and even her own Cinderella dress-up costume. This is by far the Cinderella item that she uses the most. She would have me read it at least twice a day if I'd agree to it! It's not that I don't want to constantly read it because it's a bad book or anything. I would just prefer a little variety in my life:) The best thing about the book in my opinion, is the pictures. They are beautifully done, and are appealing to all ages. I highly recommend this book for your little Princess!!!

Best love story told ever of all time! And if you ask any one else they will tell you the same thing. What kid hasn't heard the famous classic tale of Cinderella. If they haven't they should. I'd give a 100 stars if I could.

I met Mr. Riddle when he was a guest speaker at a CT Authors and Publishers meeting. His book, based on a true story of his relatives both European descendant and Native American, is just the kind of book I can sink my teeth into--having read many of the Gear books, Amanda Cockrell, and Linda Lay Schuler. I respect the research that goes into these sagas and Mr. Riddle is no slacker there--in fact his writing group had to hold him back on some of the more banal details. I hope some day I'll be able to join him in this genre, as the research seems daunting, but the research I did for "Forever Retro Blues," being in part my own history, did not seem so daunting. I hope he will write again.

This was a great book. I could not put it down. This historical novel kept me spell bound from beginning to end. Very good, Paxton.

All those history classes I took in college have earned me zip in the real world, but it has made me one picky reader when it comes to historic novels. Very few pass the test. Mister Riddle's novel does. Better, this was the story behind the facts I read in school. Well done!