This is one of the best business books I've ever read. Using a quasi-interview format, the author explores the concept of 'vision' with a variety of highly successful CEO's. The guy is a great interviewer. He asks intelligent questions and lets people talk. Then he asks insightful questions and gets them to think. It's fascinating to hear what people in their positions think about and how they think as well. The author gives enough background information and commentary to show how their thoughts have shaped and been shaped by their business experiences. It's interesting, instructive, and a suprisingly good read. I'm sending a copy to my son who is just starting out in his career and recommending it to my book club.

I have seven books on the Loire Chateaux's. This one became my favourite! It has good texts and glorious photographs of the castles, including magnificent photos of Chambord (but of lesser known castles, also). It is a truly photographic book with panoramic photos! I would say that it is a 16:9 book that offers to the eye the pleasure of the Chateaux of the Loire. I strongly recommend it...

This book is a TREASURE. It is beautifully organized and presented, and includes a number of chateaux that are not featured in other books. The author provides scholarly insights on the people and history behind these majestic buildings. The photography is superb; for example, an unforgettable scene of Chambord in the snow. The photographer captures the chateaux both inside and out. This beautiful book pushed me over the edge; I am going to see the famous chateaux next month. I appreciated the map and the index (commune and department were a little confusing). Otherwise, I cannot praise this book too highly. It was worth more than the price paid. I constantly referred to this book to plan my trip. Thank you, Messieurs Seydoux and Chirol.

Drake Oil Well was first major strike,East--Titusville, near Oil City,PA..local newspaper is called: "the Derrick".. (Prof) & Cinematographer S Karnes does "Living History" period enactments of characters like role of James Dean in "Giant". He has a feature documentary in Development,for which this book is a timeline.

If you want to learn about the gold rush and have fun doing it, read The chilkoot trail.This book, by Dave Neufeld and Frank Norris, will allow you to explore the facts about the gold rush, including the affect it had on the first nations of the yukon and women, whether they are wives of miners or Yukoners. Once you start this book, you won;t be able to put it down.You'll read about the 1896 Gold rush and the miners, each wanting their share of gold, the trail they had to pass to get there for not only was it a long and tiring steep trail, it was also a test of courage, a battle each miner had to fight before reaching their goal: gold. This is a great book for any adult, whether you're fro the Yukon, going to the Yukon or just wanting to read a great book. It's wonderful book to be used for reasearch.

Mrs. Otis's Class was so lucky to get pen pals from Alaska. I always wanted my teacher to give me pen pals. I like this book because I like to read class pictures days and their pretty outfits to look like. I loved it so much!

Clare Curzon is an underrated mystery writer. She really is very good at the British Police Procedural. Interesting plot, three dimensional characters. I highly recommend this series.

Colors of Africa was Jim Kilgo's last book, he died from his cancer before publication. It is, perhaps, his best book and is truly a good and authoritative book. It is written in his inimitative style and soulds just as through he was talking to you. A great epitaph to a great writer.
R.L. Humphries

Ms. Schlick is the uncontested expert on native American basketry of the Columbia Plateau (eastern Washington and Oregon) and she knows and has the admiration of many--perhaps all--of the current weavers. Her book finally puts a face and name on the creators of the baskets and sees them as individual artists. I can't believe this book has been allowed to go out of print--get it while you can.

This is probably the most quoted book on the history of the Shenandoah Valley. It was a landmark publication debunking the myth of self-sufficient farming in the Shenandoah Valley. Commercialism was an important part of Valley life. Modern scholars now realize what an important contribution this book was to the history of western Virginia. I have been trying to obtain a copy of this book for more than a year. If you are a serious student of Virginia history, this book is perhaps one of the most important studies of the Shenandoah Valley ever written. I would even be happy with a xerox copy of the book. rdmartin