So mucb has been written ABOUT Alaska Natives, and finally I was refreshed to see a book of incredibly insightful pieces written BY Alaska Natives. Offers a strong sense of ties to family and the land and waterways from which Alaska's aboriginal peoples have subsisted for centuries. This is truly an "authentic" account of contemporary Native people trying to live in the modern world while retaining a sense of their cultural identity. Full of stunning historical and contemporary photographs as well! This is the kind of book that should be climbing to the top of the New Times Bestseller list! An extremely readable text full of unassuming voices expressing the joys and challenges of life in some of the most remote reaches of Alaska. These writers live in small communities in Alaska, most of which are not connected by road to the outside world. Fascinating!

Detailed account of a classic aircraft.

This book is the most inclusive one I have ever seen on Bach flower remedies. It gives me all the information I need from preparation to prescription. Apart from this, I like the part introducing the 'signature' of each flower essence, which enlights me with a deeper understanding of the nature of the flowers as well as the characteristics of personality each remedy is indicated for. Furthermore, the 'intuitive' approach to select a remedy for the case by dowsing, muscle testing (applied kinesiology), hands on sense of energy and many more, are applicable not only with flower essence but also virtuely every aspect of our lifes as an aid for decision making. This book as a whole, takes us through a fantastic journey in a spiritual way with Bach flower remedies.

The photos and text paint a beautiful and picturesque tribute to this isolated and historic area.

It visually took me back to my three wonderful years among the gentle people and remote countryside!

A must have addition to any true lover of this faraway land of the pagodas.

Andrew T. Fleming's "Backing Down the Ladder" offers at once a humerous and serious approach to life's most difficult issues: careers, relationships, and community. His poetic voice is not only strong, but also unique. Moreover, his careful attention to diction, rhythm, and imagery creates both an accessible and entertaining style. Furthermore, Fleming's main theme of "backing down the(corporate)ladder" truly challenges his reader's notions of their satisfaction with their own careers. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone struggling with a career decision or anyone that merely enjoys poetry. I would also highly recommend reading "vegetable Love"...it's one of the best poems in the book!

In Newfoundland, Canada, every kid in high school eventually has to read one of two books: "Lure of the Labrador Wild" or "Bartlett, The Great Canadian Explorer". When I was faced with the choice, I took Bartlett. Having now read both books again, years removed from high school days, I can say that it was an enviable dilemma.

Bartlett is the quintessential Newfoundland hero. Indefatigable, loyal, courageous to the point of fool-hardiness. Hard-living and hard-drinking, he was the man behind Peary's controversial trip to the North Pole in 1909 (Peary left Bartlett behind for the final push to the pole so that he could be the only white man to claim the glory) and the incredible voyage and destruction of the Karluk. In later years a scientist, film maker and celebrity, Bartlett truly did it all.

Horwood doesn't shield us from Bartlett's flaws and is equally vigorous in the elucidation of his incredible feats. The result is an exciting, compelling and intensely personal portrait of a larger-than-life figure - a true giant in the field of maritime exploration. Worth reading, in high school and beyond.

Simply get this book if you are interested in Baseball Fiction. It is a comprehensive listing of books, in and out of print, that will amaze you.

"Baseball's Best: Five True Stories" tells about some of the great moments in baseball history that got some of its greatest players into the Hall of Fame. Andrew Gutelle tells the story of Babe Ruth's "called shot" in the 1932 World Series, Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in 1941, opening day in 1947 when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, the tragic irony of Roberto Clemente's 3000th and last hit in 1972, and Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's career home run mark in 1974. Each story is illustrated with historic photographs and paintings by Cliff Spohn. Like Gutelle's book on "All-Time Great World Series Games," this Step 4 Book (Grades 2-4) does not shortchange the young readers for whom it is intended. A lot of times authors skimp on the details and provide a mere sketch of what happened, but Gutelle really does tell the complete story. When it comes to writing about baseball for young readers, Gutelle is an all-star.

A very concise and interesting version of the history of Bath Iron Works, Maine largest private employer with a nearly 120-year history. Many great historical photos, some rarely seen elsewhere. Well done and logically organized, with a obvious slant toward the historical versus current periods.

It is June 27, 1942, nearly three years after the German army invaded Poland and began a war that is now being fought all over the globe. On board a battered, rusty freighter in the bleak port of Hvalfjordur, Iceland, Ensign Howard E. Carraway surveys the dozens of cargo ships anchored nearby; their decks crammed with tanks, crated aircraft, barrels of gasoline, and other implements of war. Despite the near certainty of enemy attack and the hazards of a voyage through the brutally cold waters above the Arctic Circle, these ships will sail tomorrow in an Allied convoy bound for Russia (Convoy PQ 17). For without the supplies she so desperately needs, the Soviet Union may well collapse; German soldiers are even now camped outside Moscow. Drawing on Ensign Carraway's personal diary and on documents long buried in military files, the author recreates the story of one of the most significant episodes in World War II naval history, an event that was to have far-reaching consequences, not only for the Soviet Union but for every future convoy that would sail near enemy territory. Above all, Theodore Taylor, the author, has written a vivid and compelling account of a military disaster, and of the simple courage, intelligence, and even humor with which ordinary human beings cope with the terrible perils of war. Unique B & W watercolor prints also add another dimension to this book.