Dramatically different from other biographical novels about Quanah Parker, this one is told from the point of view of the protagonist,Quanah, himself. From the destruction of his family by whites who are sent to recapture his mother, Cynthia Parker, through Quanah's long and desperate struggle to find his mother and repel the people who mean to destroy the Native American way of life the reader becomes a member of Quanah's tribe. It's a sad trail and will wound your heart, but you shouldn't miss it.

I put this book in the running with my all time favorite "Pillars of the Earth" by Follet. The characters come to life, which is essential, and the environment envelopes you. With prayers throughout the day and a real sense of the Native Americans respect for the animals and the land which supports them. Quanah is a spiritual book riddled with humanity. It should be part of our educational system. I wish President Bush would read the book.

QUANAH by Dale Blair, subtitled 'the coiled snake', is a tale wound tight that springs at the reader like a wrong unhealed, festering, crying to heaven even now for justice long after the great fighter's death in 1911.
For many Quanah Parker (his mother was Cynthia Ann Parker who'd been capured as a child by the Comanche) was ranked with Cochise the Apache leader as a powerful leader against foreign (read "white") encroachment. Their resistance was emblematic of many tribes' opposition to the aggression of the westward-ho onslaught launched against the Native American way of life.
Quanah was and continues to be vilified in most 'official' accounts. Even in the Merriam Webster's Biographical Dictionary where the entry for him is a snide and nasty as it is untrue.
Dale Blair's account in process for two decades tells Quanah's story from the inside, from within, from how this noble chief and his people saw it, lived it, and how it is remembered by this people.
And it will make a great film. Yet who could play Quanah? It's probably have to be one of those obsessively gifted Australian actors. Perhaps even a great Native American or mixed blood (halfbreed?) might inflame the enactment. EDWARD MYCUE

I am not a fan of romance novels, but this one came so highly recommended by a friend that I made an exception. I was reading Thee I Love on an airplane when I started weeping uncontrollably. (This is very hard for a grown man who's a bit sheepish about reading a romance in the first place.) This is one of the three or four books I have read in my life that moved me to tears.

This is a story I read in one evening because I couldn't put it down. The Amish way of life is beautifully and realistically portrayed. Don't judge this book by its cover; allow yourself the pleasure of reading it. You won't be sorry.

I discovered Annette Blair this summer when I read her Precious Gem historical romance (only available at Wal-Mart unfortunately), so I have been anxiously awaiting this book. Blair is a fine writer and one of the most refreshing voices in romance today. If this is more of the same, we're all in for a real treat.

I've never played anything but 1920's Call of Cthulhu, and have never been to keen on the idea on modern-day CoC. But I must admit, the Delta Green campaign setting is really impressive. After having taken a look at it and purchasing it, I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a change of pace in their CoC game. The best comparison I can think of is this: If CoC 1920's is the movie "Alien," Delta Green is the movie "Aliens." Both are cool, both have the same creatures as the adversaries, but they both have different moods and different types of protagonists. The background info in this book is so realistic, if I were a bit more mentally unbalanced :), I could easily believe every bit of it as gospel truth, not just a game setting.

If Lovecraft was alive today this sourcebook would make him green with envy! This takes the Call of Cthulhu game to the contemporary level. There's more than enough plots and characters to juice up a modern (postmodern?) Call of Cthulhu game. I especially like how the creators have made so many versatile options. You can make this supplement as intricate or as simple as you want. I definitely recommend this as a sourcebook to all Call of Cthulhu role playing fans.

Many have commented that DELTA GREEN is where X-Files meets the Cthulhu Mythos. They are correct, but it goes beyond that. Delta Green presents a satisfying and believable context for mythos roleplaying in the modern era. This supplement for CALL OF CTHULHU, a game which has a history of great supplements, raises the standard by which future works will be measured. This is quite possibly the best role-playing supplement ever. I have been into RPGs for nearly 20 years now, and I have seen most of what is out there. Believe me, it does not get better than this.

Winner of a Picture Book Honor at the 1951 Spring Book Festival, I Can Fly by Ruth Krauss is a happy and upbeat easy reader story about a little girl who is simply full of energy and imagination. The impressive full-color illustrations by Mary Blair depict the little girl imitating her animal friends ranging from cats to rabbits. I Can Fly is a simply delightful work that has lasted through the test of time and is now available to a whole new generation of children ages 2-5.

I grew up on this book, and I loved it. It says that everything is possible for a child with imagination. "I can be anything--that's my way." (That's from memory.) Now that I've found it again,I'm getting copies for my niece and nephews--and one for myself!

Fans of the golden age Disney films and animation in general are very familiar with the brilliant career of color genius Mary Blair, one of the most important graphic and commercial artists of the century, and some of her best work is found right here between these covers. These beautiful illustrations are among the warmest and most engaging she ever did. "I Can Fly" is one of the very earliest (and best) Golden Books, and this miniature edition seems to be complete, unlike the more common modern reprints which are severely truncated. The color reproduction isn't a hundred percent accurate, either, but unless you want to spend considerable time at the swap meets or on eBay, this is your best bet. For more about Mary Blair (as well as Golden Books hall of famer Gustav Tenggren and many others) see John Canemaker's excellent book "Before The Animation Begins". Oh, yeah, and if you're a real little kid you'll find it much easier reading than this slightly pompous review.

Saw this book for the first time at the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland during a cross-country trip (side note: an interesting place to visit. Check out Jerry's guitars: Rosebud, Lightning Bolt, Wolf and 2 he ordered but never played). Bought it on the spot! If you think you have seen all the pictures of the Boyz, think again. This is an impressive collection, perfect for the "Deadhead who has everything". I just bought a 2nd copy, 'cause I know I am going to wear out the first one I bought!

This book is required reading for all fans of the Grateful Dead. Wonderful photographs and commentary. It brings back so many memories from years past that I find myself not being able to put it down. I will most likely buy a second copy, just to have it for future enjoyment when I wear this one out. Great job Jay!

The photographs in this book evoke a community and a culture that was a huge part of my own life during the Grateful Dead touring years. Looking through these photographs brought back so many great memories, and finding photos of familiar faces and places was both nostalgic and sentimental and at the same time incredibly satisfying. Thank you Jay!

This book is a must read, I purchased an additional copy to share with my sister. Like myself, my sister has found so many similarities to her own life experiences. The book is very inspirational, this author will have a very successful future. Looking forward to her next.

In My Sister's Shoes is not just another self-help book. It touches on real life situations that every woman has experienced in one way or another. The selections let you know that someone else has walked in your shoes; it gives another way of looking at your situation; most of all it lets you know that there is always hope. The recommended songs, reading passages, and scriptures add life to the content of each selection. This book is a worthy addition to anyone's collection--women and men!

In My Sister's Shoes was such a joy to read! I found it inspirational, amusing and with each turn of the page, I could relate to what was being said. I find myself going back and re-reading sections that touched me and made me think about my life and what I am doing with it. I have passed this book on to both my daughters and have recommended it to many women friends. I highly recommend it!

This book on the Korean War is very complete and very detailed. The book gets down to the battalion level, getting into the battles, the cold, the terror, the heroism and the mistakes. It even touches on the treatment of the black soldiers within the American units. The only problem a reader might have is the amount of details. It is 1136 pages long, the first 976 pages cover the war, the last hundred or so covering sources and notes.
While there are few pictures, each one is powerful, no doubt carefully selected.

This book reflects a colossal effort at detailing virtually a day by day and unit by unit account of the Korean conflict. If you need to know what happened in Korea at a particular time or place or to a particular military unit or commander, this book will tell you. Although well written and organized, I personally was bothered by the author's emphasis on the command level personalities and actions. This book could more accurately be titled 'A History of West Point Graduates and Their Careers in Relation to the Korean Conflict'. Reading this book could leave the impression that there were no enlisted men, non-commissioned officers or field grade officers involved in the war. Excepting mention of Medal of Honor recipients during the conflict, there is very little use of personal accounts or activities of participants below the rank of colonel. The author's ritual of calculating average ages of commanders during every command change was at first irrelevant and then became irritating. I also would have appreciated inclusion of a little more contextural information along with the battle outlines. Despite an enormous amount of command and maneuver information, very little information is included on weapons systems, civilian populations, and the opponent forces and strategy in North Korea, China, and the Soviet Union.

While very long and very detailed, Blair proves himself by not leaving anything out. What is most impressive about this book is how Blair seamlessly transitions from discussions within the National Command Authority to battalion and brigade-level combat. It took me a few months to get through this one, but it was well worth the time. Superbly written for the lay historian.

"Sculpting in Time" is basically a rant by a great film director. That's not to say that his rants don't have their merit. They do. They illuminate his aesthetic approaches to filmmaking and his concept of art (or, as he would say, Art) in society. The trouble is, his comments do not really assist those who simply want to better understand his films. If you're like me and want to gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for Tarkovsky's works, get "The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky: A Visual Fugue" by Vida T. Johnson and Graham Petrie.

SCULPTING IN TIME, gives the reader an intimate invitation into the mind of filmmaker, Andrei Tarkovsky. In this single, slim volume, Tarkovsky gives penetrating insight into his conceptualization of cinema as an art form. Although he does not refer to all of his films, one finds detailed information concerning his approach to cinematic form and why his films are so different and affecting. Tarkovksy, speculates on the role of the artist in today's world. He points the direction that others who may want to enter into the cinematic arts should go. Most importantly, one gets an engrossing look at the aspects of the cinema that define it as an artform outside of literature, painting, and the theatre. It is a profound book and one that you will find yourself re-reading again and again. It is to be cherished.

The idea behind the title of the book is that the film-goer goes to the cinema to experience time, and that the director's job is to sculpt the time that the audience experiences-- cut away the inessential words and seconds and pieces. This book is an introduction to the rules that Tarkovsky set for himself in achieving this goal.

The book covers his thoughts around a wide range of his films, beginning with "Ivan's Childhood" and finally ending with "The Sacrifice". On the way he covers his view of various aspects (both concrete and philisophical) of the cinema. Other chapter titles include "Cinema's destined role" and "The author in search of an audience".

The book is beautifully written and the ideas are important and relevant. It's useful on the level of the student learning film techniques (he provides some wonderful examples of the difference in how major and minor directors handle the same character moments in different films. It's also useful as a book about the philosophy of art in general (and cinema, obviously, in specific).

What a fabulous book from Annette Blair. This book you can't put down. I was on edge reading it, until I was done with it. The children were such an added fun to this book. They were ever so mischievous and you just fall in love with those twins. Sabrina and Gideon's romance was so beautifully written. I still capture many images from this book, and its staying on my keepers shelf! I look forward to UNFORGETABLE ROGUE next!

An Undeniable Rogue by Annette Blair is a delightful read. The characters are engaging, the dialogue is sparkling and sexy by turns. Annette Blair has raised the bar for the Historical Regency. The Hero, Gideon is a Duke (of course) in need of reformation. The beginning, when he finds his intended bride heavy with child and operating a homeless shelter out of his London town house is hilarious. I really respect a man who is willing to wait to see what happens next! I love the motley group of people Sabrina collects and the way they all become a family.
I read this book in one night! I just couldn't put it down and I can't wait for the next book by Annette Blair. I enjoy the way she puts together a sentence, and a plot, and you will too. I heartily reccommend an Undeniable Rogue and suggest that you preorder an Unforgettable Rogue as well!

Annette Blair is one the most talented Regency romance writers on the market today. AN UNDENIABLE ROGUE is a quick, easy read with a fast-paced plot that kept me on my toes. As a hero, Giddeon St. Goddard is a kind-hearted rogue who turns a group of misfits into a family. The ending satisfies and lingers long after the book is closed, with a surprise thrown in for good measure. AN UNDENIABLE ROUGE entertains with laughter, tears and love and celebrates of the importance of family.

This is a good book. The author avoids the self-indulgent aspects of most memoirs and has a great sense of humor. I think this is just as much a book about living in the south as it is about her grandmother. If you like pot liquor, you'll like this book.

I read this book a couple of weeks ago and have read many since and this one still sticks in my brain. I really enjoyed this book. Allison's grandmother reminded me a lot of my paternal grandmother. I really enjoyed her writing and look foward to reading more books by her.

Allison Glock has fashioned a lovely little book about her grandmother growing up in West Virginia during the Depression and World War II.

The author shares with us anecdotes, both happy and sad, about the hardscrabble existence of those days where working in a pottery factory was how people made their living and social life was pretty much confined to one's holler or at best the next one down the road. Nobody of that generation ever left town except to fight in a war.

Glock is especially adept at describing the townspeople and their feelings, drawing the reader into the story and enabling us to feel so close to the characters. The section describing Petey Dink is especially touching.

Kudos to author Glock. She has done a marvelous job. This book reminded me of David Baldacci's recent novel, "Wish You Well." Whereas his book is a work of fiction concerning tough times for a family in Virginia, Glock's accounting of her grandmaother's life is all the more interesting because it is true.

Keep on writing, Allison. You are very good.