Kids love to learn and will show you that is true when you provide them with terrific educational materials and experiences. This book is terrific. My children were given a picture of the human side of these pioneers as well as a picture of their bright, heroic minds and spirits. We were all enchanted. Each profile was simply a "good read".

The authors have done an excellent job of pulling together short biographies of dynamic women (some famous and some awaiting discovery) who have dared to step out of their comfort zones to help others in new and caring ways. A collection of interviews of women who are speaking out and changing the world in areas historically reserved for men, this book reveals the heart-centered nature of the contributors. If you are a woman, this book is a must-read. I savored each and every story, and was truly sad when I got to the last biography. At the same time, I felt my hidden potential as a human being awaken, and came away with feelings of empowerment and a sense of personal duty to raise myself even higher than I previously thought possible.

this book was very exciting to read. i loved every minute of it. and if you like those kind of mysteries where the person who is the culprit you would have never thought would have done it, you'll love this book! and part of it is about tennis, and as a lover of tennis, that appealed to me too!!!!

Quintessential book by Chess Grandmaster Raymond Keene, who answers many queries on the game of chess and its openings. Ever wondered the secret of chess genius Garry Kasparov's successful openings or why some openings are favoured more than others? Then this is the book for you. With fresh discussions of some highly analyzed moves in chess history, the collection is a great one. Published by Hardinge and Simpole.

This book is about Nancy being framed for something she really didn't do. People say that there is a girl extortionist named Nancy Drew and the police are pointing a finger at the real Nancy Drew. Nancy tries to investigate but the police won't let her. This is very frustrating, and time's running out, so Nancy better find the real criminal before the police arrest her for something she didn't do!

I love all the Nancy Drew Files books, but this is one of the most memorable! It really varied from the usual storyline that the NDF stories have:you know, crime committed, Nancy investigates,mulitiple suspects,suspensful ending. Instead, Nancy had a hand full of problems, one of which is dealing with Brenda, the jealous girlfriend of the suspect and Nancy's rival. Plus the crime is quite a bit more dark and sordid than usual. A great read, and very surprising! :)

The author is a highly respected historian writing about a field that is getting increasingly more interest. Using a winning combination of excellently-researched historical summary and anecdotes about individuals, Dr. Keene narrates an engrossing chapter in the development of fascism in the twentieth century.

Nancy and friends search for a flying saucer and find themselves in the middle of more than one mystery.

They hunt for a hidden treasure and solve the flying saucer mystery.

This book is perfect for anyone with an interest in theatre. It's a great introduction to the works of Chikamatsu, and provides four of his best works. The translating is excellent (Donald Keene is undisputedly *the* expert on Japanese translation) and the works are accessible. I was skeptical before I read it, but now I'm a big fan of Chikamatsu. Give it a try!

Brittany and Samantha compete for the coveted job of co-host of the new school TV news show -- and as usual, Brittany fights hard -- and dirty. But her plans backfire...