The Brahmaputra is an extraordinary holy river that flows from two main sources, one in the Indian Himalayas and the other on the Tibetan Plateau. Dramatic landscapes, vastly divergent lifestyles and three major world religions provide the backdrop for Brahmaputra's thousand mile journey to the sea. The book tells the story in lavish photographs and words, of the journey from the sources of the great river to the Bay of Bengal. It is beautiful, inspiring, meditative and makes you long to be there.

I loved this book! I am a huge fan of romance, mystery and intrigue and this book has it all. Not only will it make you feel fuzzy inside with the romance, but it will keep you on the edge of your seat, make you really hate the villain, and make you cry. It is also a great Christian novel as well. Diane Noble did a fantastic job writing this book. I can't wait to read the next one!

This book is one of the most readable and digestable summaries of the people and ideas that make up Silicon Valley that I have seen. The text is well written, graphics and images nicely done and the length is perfect for both kids and adults who would like to get an overview of what's behind the high tech industry. I am going to give this one out for X-mas this year.

This was the best book of a group of books I chose to ready on the history of the middle east. It is hard to put down once you start, and if you are an American reading it, your stomach will turn as you begin to understand much better why our foreign policy is reviled by Arabs in the middle east and Palestinians in particular. I am just a "soccer mom" with no political party ties, but after 9/11 I felt that the middle east conflict was one of several threats to my country and this book helped me understand why there is so much justifiable hatred toward historical American foreign policy. The families written about in "Their Promised Land" are real, just like your neighbors, and you relate to what happens to them as if it had happened to your own family members. If you only have the time to read one book on the middle east, read this.

When I first saw this book I thought I wouldn't read it; the last British General Election (the subject of this book) seems like a long time ago now, and most "popular politics" books I've read in the past have been disappointing. But I'm so glad I changed my mind! Davies is no tyro - he'd written five books before, two of them novels, and he brings all of that experience to bear on this story of ten months in the life of one English parliamentary constituency, Calder Valley in Yorkshire.

Several things go into making this such a good read: 1. Davies obviously planned the book very carefully, something which immediately gains the reader's respect. The choice of Calder Valley (out of 650 possible places) in particular was spot-on. 2. Davies doesn't hide the fact that he's a socialist and therefore not an impartial observer. This is good because it gives an emotional energy to the text and an edge to the reporting. 3. Although this is a subjective account Davies's approach is human and sympathetic: he responds to the people rather than to their politics. Although he finds one or two of the characters exasperating he rarely resorts to sarcasm. 4. The novelistic style Davies adopts means that full attention is given to character and plot development, and to description of the area, and the book appeals because it is so clearly about people first and about politics second. 5. Davies used a dictaphone to record his characters' outpourings and his transcriptions of these are not only believable but give an insight into the way Yorkshire people think and speak. 6. Davies is a thoughtful, intelligent, and good writer. There is never a dull moment.

I would hold this book up as a model for anyone putting their mind to writing a work of popular non-fiction. And with an American election just gone and a British one looming, the political and social aspects are still relevant. And finally, Christine McCafferty ("a well-built woman of fifty with straight, short blonde hair, an attentive, piercing blue gaze and an unashamedly loud laugh; a talkative, friendly, basically ordinary person who wanted this England to change") is as good a hero as you'll find anywhere.

IN "THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY" HAVNER GIVES SPIRITUAL AND INSPIRATIONAL HELP FOR A TROUBLED HEART. THIS BOOK IS FROM SOMEONE NOT JUST LOOKING AT TROUBLE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER BUT ONE WHO HAS BEEN THERE AND CAN SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE THAT GOD'S SUFFICIENT GRACE IS ALL WE NEED WHEN WE FACE THE TOUGH TIMES OF OUR LIFE. IT WOULD DO GOOD FOR EVERY PERSON TO READ THIS BOOK BUT ESPECIALLY PREACHERS.

Yvonne Bentley of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This book by Alma Baxter takes you through a journey of sorry, pain defeat and victory by the Power of the Blood of Jesus Christ. She tells of her track records of power to conquer teenage pregnancy at 15, drug addiction, marital abuse, mental anguish, oppression, depressive religious isolation loneliness and then a demonic force that over powered her life and controlled her for years. Then the amazement of her family who sought her deliverance of eight years through love, hope and the assurance in God's word Whom the Son sets free, he is free is free indeed. Alma' story takes you through the journey of life by displaying pictures of other countries, and creativity in writing that causes you to feel as thou you where there with her through the journey. Her story will truly transform your life by the power of God. May God set you free as you read this book, best of blessings and love.

Jacqueline Francis of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Reading this book is truly and eye opener to know that God is real and so is the enemy. I feel that everyone should read this story because it's real; it describes different situations that only God could be the deliverer. It really encouraged me and let me see that you never know what someone has been through or what he or she may be going through. But God is faithful and able to see you through every situation

Narrative of journey from cinstainople through kurdistan to Baghdad 1907-1909 with historical and ethnographical notices of the various Kurdish tribes and of the chaldaeans of Kurdistan.

I took this book on a recent drive into the valley. It helped me find some really good small wineries that werren't crowded and had excellent wines. Thanks

HOW WONDERFUL TO RELIVE THE VIRGINIA BACKROADS OF MY "GROWING UP YEARS" THE DESCRIPTIONS AND LOVELY PICTURES WERE A PURE DELIGHT. I ORDERED SEVERAL FOR MY FRIENDS. I FELT I HAD RENEWED ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SITES OF MY CHILDHOOD. THANKS ANDREA