There are rules to all forms of fantasy. For instance, if you go back into the past, you aren't supposed to let anyone know who you are. Sadly, some of the rules are broken in this book. But, it was still good. The description was great... and I loved where they traveled to. This is not a book I would recommend, though.

Danny and Dixie Fortune are two twins whose father has mysteriously disappeared. Their mother is grief-stricken, their younger brother sick, and the family is really poor. Danny then decides to go to his great-uncles for help. The twin uncles Mordecai and Zecharias are thought to be really strange and weird(which is sort of true...) and they are also rather mean. The inventor Zecharias had made a time machine and Mordecai, a historian, prods Danny to go into the past to find out a bit about history for him. If he does, then the they would give Danny and his family a check for ten thousand dollars! Danny is shocked and indignant that they were trying to use him as a guinea pig and leaves the house with his uncles' words still ringing in his head.

He tells Dixie about it and they reluctantly decide to go into the past, for after all, how could they let their younger brother die? They are given a "Recall Unit" which they need to come back to their own time or else they would be stranded in the past.

They are brought back into the time when the Pilgrims are just about to enter the Mayflower. Danny and Dixie goes aboard with them and are the Strangers along with many other people. But, (oh no!) the very next day, Danny discovers that the Recall Unit was stolen from him that night! He and Dixie are horrified, for they were now stranded in the past until they can find it. Determined to find the thief and the Recall Unit, they stay on the Mayflower.

What will happen to them if they can't find the Unit? Who had taken it?

This book was very interesting to read! I thought it was better than the 2nd book, Vanishing Clues.

Save your money on Chilton. They do not hold near the information, clarity and in depth detail, thus VALUE, that Haynes Repair Manuals do.
Having said that, I would like to address some complaints I've come across about both Haynes and Chilton's Manuals.
1.) If your manual suggests at a point to seek professional input it is because MOST NON mechanics don't possess the skill or tools or shop equipment to perform a certain procedure (be it correctly or safely). The publishers' lawyer insisted on the "seek professional input" so as not to take on legal liability for an unqualified person attempting to perform a critical step in their care care. The reason is valid. You can injure yourself and damage your vehicle as well as render your vehicle unsafe to be on the road.
2.) Prior to purchasing a repair manual, LOOK THROUGH IT. Almost every auto parts store in America sells Haynes and / or Chilton's. If the particular manual you need doesn't have the plastic removed, look for a manual that does and look through the sections. CAUTION most auto supply stores will get mad and make you buy anything you rip open. They're trying to sell information contained in the manual, not give it away. Some copies are USUALLY open and can be looked at. Does the manual seem logical, good pictures? Thorough? Then CHANCES ARE that brand will be a good choice for your repair. Also READ the cover front & back thoroughly. It will tell you if special vehicles aren't covered (AWD, Alternate Fuel Vehicles, etc) Know what vehicle you have so you get the RIGHT manual. The correct year, make, model, engine size.
3.) If you do encounter a problem in the middle of a repair, it's possible that it is YOUR not doing something correctly. Not the tool, or the repair manual. Go away from the car, get lunch or a cold glass of lemonade, read through the manual. Even start again in the morning.
4.) As automobiles become more sophisticated, there is truly less and less that a vehicle owner can do him or herself. It is a fact, you will need to take your vehicle into a dealership or well equipped shop for more things. In addition, used oil and other fluids are difficult to dispose of. DO NOT THROW DOWN YOUR DRAIN OR BURY IN YOUR BACKYARD!!!. Tires, batteries all have special disposal needs.
5.) There are some people WHO ARE NOT MECHANICAL. Buy them books, audio / video equipment, ties for Christmas. NOT A WRENCH SET!
6.) Neither Haynes nor Chilton are Professional Shop Manuals (these are available for hundreds of dollars).

As for the particular manual for the Haynes (30011)Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager and Chrysler Town & Country from years 1996 through 2002:
This manual does NOT COVER All-Wheel Drive nor Alternative Fuel Models.
It compares favorably with other Haynes manuals for conciseness, clarity of both written instructions and photographs and is thorough. I used it step by step to replace horns, headlight bulbs and to go through a 30,000 mile check up and service. I also checked it's description for changing wiper blades, oil and oil filters, air filters and general repairs and found it both accurate and easy to understand.
I've been happy with Haynes manuals over the years and recommend all vehicle owners purchase one even if you don't expect to do any repair or service yourself. It helps to know the information, to be aware of how your car works and to talk in a reasonably intelligent manner (on your part anyway) when you take your vehicle in for service.
I'm happy with this purchase.
John Row

In a nutshell, don't ever buy chilton. they stink. they are always very generic, and never directed to the actual car you own. You simply can't cram 4 makes of dodge into the same book and expect a home mechanic to find it very useful. Haynes manuals have always been better. They show photos of the actual parts you're going to hold in your hand. the directions are to YOUR car, not some similar model. Buy Haynes. I don't know why auto parts stores even carry Chilton.

I am a direct descendant of William Brewster, and ex-Governor of the Idaho Mayflower Society. The story catches the essence of the time and is cleverly told through the eyes of an intelligent woman, caught in the custom of her time and place. Arline Whyte has been given quite a talent.

This is a great historical fiction. Whyte tells us the story of "Sister," forced onto the Mayflower voyage. She was raised in the Anglican religion and taught healing properties by her mother before her death. For this she is labeled "Witch" by those in the colony who fear her. Whyte remains true to recorded historical recordings of the colony while telling us this fictional account of one individual who lived there. This is a fast read, mostly because you won't want to put it down. A real treat!

James Deetz and Patricia Scott Deetz's The Times of Their Lives (Life, Love, and Death in Plymouth Colony) looks at the somewhat misnamed Pilgrims, including much recent archeological scholarship along with the usual documentary evidence upon which most historians exclusively rely. They show a great respect for the nineteenth century created myths surrounding the pilgrims while at the same time deconstructing them to present as realistic picture of this time as current research will allow. Along the way, they touch upon crime, sex, marriage, material culture, and food to give a full picture of the lives lived in Plymouth Colony, both British and Indian. The authors manage to make all of the archeological information quite palatable to the average reader. A nice read.

An absolutely wonderful, detail-filled account of early colonial America by one of the greatest archaeologists of our time. He will be missed.

In this interesting book, Deetz and Deetz develop a realistic picture of the original settlers of Plymouth Plantation. Basically, these settlers were not our Thanksgiving stereotype of devout religious dissenters, grim and disciplined, who wore shoes with big square buckles. Instead, these settlers were much more diverse, and were a mixture of religious separatists (the minority) and secular types in search of land and prosperity. Of particular interest to me was the authors' discussion of crime in Plymouth. One warning: The book has passages that suffer from political correctness. This reader found them distracting.

I was suprised at how gossipy William Bradford was. He told tales about his neighbors and friends and described how the pilgrims constantly bickered with traders and their benefactors over money. My whole fantasy about what I thought the Pilgrims were like has completely changed. Now I consider them petty, self-righteous gossip mongers. The book was good for general information about preparation for their trip and what they actually did when they got here, but as far as historical fact goes, I was unimpressed. Bradford discusses people who stray from the flock, "outsiders" who get girls pregnant, drunkards, and preachers who were not to his liking. It was more like a "dish" session n the Jenny Jones show than something I would be proud to uphold as historical fact to the rest of the nation.

Excellent book! I read this in combination with the Governer William Bradford's Letter Book and Mourts Relations and Good Newes from New England by Edward Winslow. I am really glad that I have done it this way, because there is further information in the Good Newes from New England that fills in the gaps of certain events.
This is William Bradford's point of view, and the information in it is amazing. If you are into history, then it doesn't get any better than this. Its not very often that you have the opportunity to see events through someone elses eyes, and this does it.

I came across this book quite by accident and didn't think it would be much of a read. Generally speaking I don't read histories and one from the early 1600's was a pretty daunting task - or so I thought. In fact, it was a great tale of adventure and faith and an extremely insightful and thought provoking book about how this country was started and what it must have looked like to those who arrived here some 350 years ago.I really did love this book.

Bradford is an engaging writer whose prose isn't hard to understand. In places his understatement about the death and hardship faced almost constantly is even amusing. Nothing of the kind of challenges that the Leyden pilgrims faced in Massachusetts will seem familiar to a modern reader. Just the same, the fact that it all happened is fascinating. One can almost imagine being there, looking over the decks of the Mayflower and facing all that December gray and wilderness and wondering what you were doing coming here. Told in first person it reads like an adventure as much as a history.

The pilgrims here are also quite human and not at all the diorama characters of a first graders Thanksgiving craft project. They face social challenges and the horrors of death and disease. Attacks by natives actually occured on occasion. The dream of a sort of providence is one that proves difficult in the real world. Bradford mourns the loss of these ideals and the people who imported them. There's something a little sad in his later passages, whether it be age or a truly lost paradise one never really knows. But what Bradford imagined as a sort of religious nirvana clearly doesn't pan out in the end. Nevertheless it is well worth the journey. I highly recommend a read of this American classic.

but unfortunately, terribly outdated and incomplete. By reading this book, you will get a good idea of the Brethren background, which is inspiring and full of light. I would have wished, though, that some of the influential women were included (Lady Powerscourt, for instance), but then of course the title would no longer be approrpiate.

More importantly, Mr. Pickering entirely avoids mentioning the Darby-Newton controversy, or even anyone involved in the side opposed to Darby's views (they were later called, "Open Brethren").

Also, the book is but a sad reminder of the fact that the Brethren have entirely left their original intentions to become just another modern, spineless, wishy-washy denomination.

Chief Men Among the Brethren provides a fascinating survey into the lives of nineteenth century Christians. Pickering communicates a story about Englishmen and Irishmen of almost ultra apostolic character and lifestyle (but not office ! ) who left fortunes, vocations and clerical positions in the established church to spawn a movement which has had a far reaching (albeit largely unknown) influence on the theology of much of conservative Christianity, Baptists and American Fundamentalists. The format offers pictures and biographies of most of the early "Plymouth Brethren" including the insightful Mr. John Nelson Darby, his colleague, the brilliant William Kelly with his mind for the universe and the ever popular yet poignant C.H.M. (Charles Henry Macintosh). The book serves as an ample historical resource for anyone studying this movement. Yet, shining through this historical sketch is their Biblical theology, their simplicity, their disdain for the clergy and their personal sacrifice and adoration for the ascended Christ. It is clearly written and at times inspirational. It incites the reader to desire to follow on in their footsteps. Indeed, for those seeking spiritual encouragement, Chief Men Among the Brethren describes the lives of men who believed God, walked with God and desired to raise the standard of historic New Testament Christianity beyond the baneful confines of denominational bigotry. Henry Pickering has provided material on their conversion, the circumstances that led to their understanding of the simplicity of gathering alone to the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ on the ground of the Unity of the One Body of Christ (the Church) and separation from the world. In his effort, he does not fail to evoke the excitement of those early days. I highly recommend this excellent resource.

The year is not new enough. When I had that year Vehicle it was ok. I have a '98 Quad Cab, and Trannie went out, I wanted to research it. Cant find a book. My wife has a '98 quad cab and the trannie went. The front wheel bearings are supposed to be greasable in my V-10, Need to find out how to do that. Need the book. Asked for one from the Library, but nothing has come back yet. thanks Mike

Hey, I need a repair manual for a full size Dodge Puck-up truck Year 1999 for 24 value diesel engine. Have you got or will have in the future?

This book is simple if you don't know a socket wrench from a regular wrench, but when you need details to make the repair you just did not need a professional mechanic later, chilton's lacks. usefullness.

This is a very big book that covers the Eclipse series. The illustrations are in a mechanical diagram layout and are pretty easy to follow. The wiring diagrams are a must for anyone that wants to play with the car electrical system (for example: Car Stereo additions, fog lights etc). It covers just about every system in the car. It's also nice to find out how to remove panels or parts so you don't have to tinker around trying to find out how they come apart. It also includes a complete preventative maintanance section and tune up section, which will help you keep you car in top shape so you won't run into problems down the road. I cannot say much about all the step-by-step instructions, as some of them are rather vague, while others go into great detail. I have really used this book a lot and it is one of the best things I have got for my car! I would recommend this book to someone in the automotive hobby or someone with technical background. If you don't want to get your fingers dirty, then this book won't be of much help. But then again, I would NOT recommend this book to automotive professionals. There is no replacement for a factory service manual, which the dealers have. For under 20 bucks, this book is a must for any die hard Eclipse owner!

This book is a valuable asset to anyone who owns one of these cars becouse of the info on the 6 cylinder engines. Info on 8 cylinder mopars is easy to find, but this book gives you all the specs and info on the 225s. My only complaint about this book is that it does not go in depth on the little 1 barrel Holley and Carter carburator in these cars, but Haynes also has a book covering the complete rebuild of the Holleys that is also aplicable to the Carters. This book stays beside my tool box when I am working on my Valiant.

This book is very valuable for who own or make repairs on those cars, but regarding engines it just mentions the 6-cyl units, forgetting the small0block and the big-block Darts. Onm the rest the book is good.

This book is great for the first time rebuilder. It's filledwith detailed pictures and factory specifications. Doesn't get intohow to tune the engine or modify it. If you are not a novice I recommend something different.

Definiatly a good book for the back yard mechanic. Tons of information to get the novice thru his first rebuild. Buy the book and save yourself the headaches. worth the price hands down.