This book is wonderful. It is completely told from the duck's point of view, which coincedently (surprisingly) is thick with anti-hunting sentiments. Nearly every page has one reference or another to how hearltless, cruel, unfair, etc that hunters are. Whether you agree with this sentiment or not, the blatant one sideness of the story makes this a very amusing book (I first read this when I was 7, now I'm 21 and I still love it, as a child I loved the plot and the characters, as an adult I love how Burgess is able to convey his beliefs and naturalist knowledge into a children's story)

I just reread the Burgess books at the age of 21, and I still find them as interesting, fun, and educational as I did when my father read them to me when I was little. These books have a timeless quality to them, and once you have read one, you want to read them all. The Aventures of Reddy Fox, being the first of the 20 bedtime story books, grabs your attention in this way. I would definitely recommend all the Burgess books as a must for parents to read to their children. These books are also an interesting way of learning about different species of animals in a way much more fun than studying an encyclopedia.

This work is intensive and through. The contributions of the 13 anthropologist are long lasting and extremely significant. They are and have been key personalities in the African American culture.

This is a small book, physically - less than 100 pages, poems mostly less than 10 lines, the book printed in a small format, even the printing by Shambala Press was small for the hardbound edition - less than a thousand. But this is certainly some of Harrison's best poetry in years. A few years ago, Harrison gave a reading at Michigan State University (his alma mater, but he's not that fond of the place) and mentioned to an interviewer beforehand that he considers himself an "unreconstructed Buddhist." Perhaps something of the same could be said for Ikkyu, the 15th century Zen priest and poet, who was somewhat unconventional himself. That Harrison should identify with and base these poems on Ikkyu's unconventional style seems, to this reviewer, natural. These poems are small wonders, seemingly effortless in the way that they work on the reader--tho I imagine Harrison would not say that these were effortless to write. Life, death, the moon, the stripper in some bar out west, the friends (two and four-legged), riding a horse, watching the moon... Too many years gone, and not many left. That's a recurring theme. But also another: living means learning lessons, every day. Shut up and listen. An old Zen instruction, but it comes across here as fresh as Ikkyu's work must have been 4 centuries ago. In short - a pretty damn good collection of poems, from a writer whose poetry should be appreciated more.

The information contained in this book is perhaps the most complet and concise information on the subject. While it was written nearly 75 years ago there is no other work that is more complet. If I could rate it a 12 I would have. A must for any coffee profeciadnoda.

South Carolina-based author/artist Jim Harrison has contributed a charming book on the origins of America's most cherished Christmas symbols and customs. Short enough to be read in one sitting and written in simple language appealing to young and old alike, "American Christmas" is a handsome book as well; its 9 1/4" x 10 1/2" size and attractive dust jacket make it a welcome addition to any coffee table during the holiday season. In this tribute to America's favorite holiday, Mr. Harrison writes movingly on the evolution of Christmas in the United States as seen from the different symbols of the season: the first Christmas; Christmas in the New World; trees; holly, ivy, and mistletoe; Santa Claus; toys; firecrackers; cards; candles, hearths, and Yule logs; music; food; charities; and New Year's Day. Adding extensively to the moving narrative is a series of splendid full-color illustrations of country Christmas/winter scenes and Yuletide symbols by the author himself. I would think it was no little task for Mr. Harrison to combine all his research into a relatively brief text, but he succeeded in profiling effectively the background behind the symbols of Christmas. In comparison to Earl W. Count's book "4000 Years of Christmas: A Gift from the Ages" (which I have reviewed in this catalog), "American Christmas" also profiles the pagan winter festivals from which Christmas adopted certain customs and symbols, yet does a much better job placing the Nativity of Christ as the ultimate winter celebration superior to and notwithstanding its pagan forerunners of 2000 years before. At the end of the book's inspiring Epilogue, Mr. Harrison wishes "a Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year" followed by his signature; I gladly reciprocate his sentiments.

This book and CD-Rom contained lots of knowledge and was a really good learning book. I really liked the moving stuff on the CD. I would have liked more information about South American civilizations.

This rollicking, rhyming picture book features familiar animals joining a jolly parade one by one. The exuberant watercolors by Demarest lend a sense of forward motion, and makes the reader feel like a part of the parade.

This noisy preschool book is great interactive fun for reading; to a group or one-on-one. Kids don't have to be asked twice to help out with the rambunctious animal noises. It's a fun book that will make kids happy, what more can you ask of a storytime book?

"The Animal's Song" is by Springfield, Missouri's own humorous poet, David Harrison.

This books offers a ton of interesting facts about apes, with great pictures and even maps. There is a particular focus on apes' family groups, eating habits and babies. Written at about a primary school level.

I loved this book. I have loved all of her books. I started by reading "An Accidental Autobiography" I was hooked. I would read her writing every day if I could. This book takes you on a journey through her eyes. Everything she looks at is written about beautifully, like a poem. Strange, unusual circumstances are often written about, This woman knows how to amaze readers. She is so smart, witty, warm. I am now reading "Off Center" I think that I am resigned to reading every precious word that she writes.