What I love about this play is that every time you read it, you find new tidbits to muse over. It's twisted, unexpected, and you should be reading it now instead of these schmucky reviews.

I've just finished acting in this play. I played Rachel, the Alice in Wonderland-esqe protaganist who keeps getting tossed and turned, from Springfield to Springfield, until she is finally forced to make some very interesting conclusions about the reckless world she discovers she is living in.

RECKLESS conveys such a wide range of emotions, and any reader who can remember the magic of Christmases past, the glorious expectations of childhood, the DREAM of what life was supposed to be, will enjoy this play.

It also happens to be one of the funniest plays I've ever read, and even if you're not acting in it or directing it, it is a play that you will enjoy reading, because it is so well-written and elegantly crafted. In fact, it is a very intricate text, with so many hidden meanings and word plays, that a close reading of it IS necessary if you are going to act it as it should be acted.

Touching, beautiful, sad and true, RECKLESS is a gem of a play.

The play is existentialist in nature, but not unapproachable. It is funny and sad, lighthearted and dreary. It layers daily, late 20th century, silly modernisms and affectations with subtle philosophical ponderings. Rachel is delightful and strange. The audience feels for her as she endlessly quests from one Springfield to another, realizing that Santa and Satan are inherently related and that you can never really know anyone . . . not your husband, your son, your assasin, not even yourself. A must-read. A must-perform. You'd be "reckless" not to. A comedy, with some serious edges.

Probably the best book ever written for new parents. You won't get tired reading it because of the way it's presented. It's simply a good book to read.

I belong to a group of mothers who get together once a week to share parenting tips and experiences, and read aloud what some of the "experts" have to say. We've been experimenting with different books and styles, but this one was an instant winner! The author manages to say in a few words what other authors do in whole pages and chapters. It is never boring, and was a real sparkplug for conversations and feedback with other mothers. If you belong to any type of parenting support group, I highly reccommend using this book as a read-aloud text.

My wife and I acquired about 18 inches of books on child care when we had our first child three years ago, and I'm ready to stick them in the basement and free up some shelf space after reading this one. So much wisdom in a one inch binding! This is one of the best combinations of "predigested" expert advice from a variety of sources and author's personal perspective that I've seen in my (slightly obsessive) attempt to outwit the pitfalls of parenthood. As I moved through the book, I was able to get an affirmation of some of the practices my wife and I have followed with our firstborn, as well as some great hints for refining,improving or avoiding others. The style of the book is very conducive to your testing your own experience against the book's viewpoint ("rules" is a bit strong---this is not a dogmatic work by any stretch). Silver has a nice way of educating you without making you feel stupid, and the book moves at a nice clip. (It's also easy to pick up and put down between bottles, diaper changes and the like, since each "rule" is rarely longer than a few pages.) For that reason, this may be an even better book for those who don't read a lot of this type of subject matter than for bookworms like me.

A retired famous film star has a house full of deceitful relatives eager to sponge off her. When she suspects that someone is trying to poison her, she goes to the famed governess turned private detective Miss Silver for advice. But she ignores Miss Silver's warning to be careful and instead plans a party at her lovely estate. Then disaster strikes.

The book is not only a good mystery full of suspense, but also has a sweet romantic storyline to it. I recommend it highly, it's very entertaining. This is in a similar genre/style to Agatha Christie, another great mystery writer.

A retired famous film star has a house full of deceitful relatives eager to sponge off her and would be very happy if she die so they could have her fortune with no strings attached. When she suspects that someone is trying to poison her, she goes to the author's famed governess turned private detective Miss Silver for advice. But in the beginning, she ignores Miss Silver's warning to be careful and instead plans for merriment by hosting a party at her lovely estate. Things take a bad turn when one of the guests turns up dead, her head smashed in, her lifeless body floating in the pool...As Miss Silver uses her ingenious investigative skills to find out who's the murderer among the many house occupants and guests, she suspects that perhaps it was a case of deadly mistaken identity, with the film star the real targeted victim...intensified suspense occurs with Miss Silver trying to find the murderer while avoiding any more murders from happening again.

The book has a great combination of mystery and romance, that makes it both exciting yet sweet. I recommend it highly, it's very entertaining. This is in a similar genre/style to Agatha Christie, also another of my favorite authors.

A retired famous film star has a house full of deceitful relatives eager to sponge off her and would be very happy if she die so they could have her fortune with no strings attached. When she suspects that someone is trying to poison her, she goes to the author's famed governess turned private detective Miss Silver for advice. But in the beginning, she ignores Miss Silver's warning to be careful and instead plans for merriment by hosting a party at her lovely estate. Things take a bad turn when one of the guests turns up dead, her head smashed in, her lifeless body floating in the pool...As Miss Silver uses her ingenious investigative skills to find out who's the murderer among the many house occupants and guests, she suspects that perhaps it was a case of deadly mistaken identity, with the film star the real targeted victim...intensified suspense occurs with Miss Silver trying to find the murderer while avoiding any more murders from happening again.

The book has a great combination of mystery and romance, that makes it both exciting yet sweet. I recommend it highly, it's very entertaining. This is in a similar genre/style to Agatha Christie, also another of my favorite authors.

I loved silver. It is one of the best books written by any author out there. It gives and take and keep your mind working that when you think ok that is it, it gets better. I have read it four times and always find new things in it that I missed. I really enjoyed this book to the ultimate pleasure.

Wow! What a plot. Penny brings together a rich young heiress (ugly duckling), a distant cousin who woos her for her money, a plot for revenge, and a blind bitter man. The heroine, Silver, hires a man to teach her the art of seduction so she can pay her cousin, who jilted her, back. You learn the bitter price that people pay for revenge and how it is not always so sweet. Great story line, great characters. I love her plots. Please buy or order this book. You won't be able to put it down.

Silver is truly one of Penny Jordan's masterpiece! I bougth it over 8 years ago and I still go back to read and re-read it!

A wonderfully written and illustrated book about Santa and his wife Tiemma whom "with the help from the magic of children" and fairies play a central role in Christmas. The illustrations are beautiful and mystically realistic. I think Santa and Tiemma must really look like that. Just fabulous.

This story is fabulous - A little girl learns of the power of children and that magic is everywhere, all you need to do is look. A couple of Snow Fairies tell the story of Tiemma Claus, Santa's wife, and how she, with the help of children, help Santa's growing problem of getting to all the world's children in one night. Tiemma is the star, and she is a beautiful, white haired, thoughful, woman full of love, insight, and inspiration. Empowering of the female role in a traditionally male story - without downplaying the importance of Santa's role. Christmas takes on an ancient pagan element as the north polers celebrate the Winter Solstice, magic is conjured, and joy abounds. Magical illustrations... Thank you Ms. Gaffington!!

This is a magical story. The illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is both fun and meaningful. It's a traditional story of Santa's yearly gift-giving trip, but it's focus is on Tiemma Claus, Santa's wife, who finds a special and magical solution to Santa's growing problem of reaching all the children in one night. There are elves, raindeer, children and snow fairies. Compassion, clear and deep thinking, and love and joy abound. I came looking for other books by the author, and am sad to find this is the only offering so far. Definitely an author (and illustrator) going on my "Watch for new books" list.

"To call this CD only a 'reading' of the classic Sherlock Holmes story of 'Silver Blaze' would be to devalue the beauty of this performance. Although you may have heard recordings of the Sherlock Holmes work read before with distance and haughty affectation, none of that is present in Mr. Davies storytelling performance. This CD features one man, many voices and a hefty portion of talent. This performance is fresh, approachable and inviting." -Storyteller.net Reviews

If you enjoy the intrigue of Sherlock Holmes, you are in for a real treat listening to David Davies vibrant and incredible rendition. Looking forward to future "readings" by D. Davies. You will too, once you've experience this exciting reading.

Dave Davies dramatic rendition of this Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes classic tale is well worth a listen. Dave's obvious talent for dramatic reading comes through beautifully and the production quality is excellent. Hopefully David will not stop with just this one but will continue right through the entire cannon. If you like listening to "a good read" Silver Blaze is highly recommended.

In my opinion this is a very fitting sequel to Captive Heart. I couldn't put this one down either.:O)
Things have just gotten fast paced, and the love story between Bruce and Devora is touching in it's simplicity

I liked this book very much. I learned alot about the Spanish Inquistion, how slaves were brutally treated, how a father could make his own son turn against him, and the Spanish way of life. Linda Chaikin's TRADE WINDS are similar to her THE BUCCANEERS series, they are not exactly the same. I'm going to read this book again and again because I believed that Mrs.Chaikin did an excellent job on the research and plot in this book.

When I started reading Captive Heart, the first in the Trade Wind series, I was getting flashbacks to Chaikin's Buccaneers Series. Then as I read the rest of it I saw the differences. Don't get me wrong their alike in many ways, but the differences jump at you. In my oppion I think that Linda wanted work with Spain and do things in Trade winds that she couldn't in the Buccaneers. Well if it works go for it. I for on wasn't disaponted. In Silver Dreams Devora is sent to a Spanish Dons house to marry. But her heart longs for another. Escape is impossible. Will the one she loves find her? Or will she marry the Don? Who knows, maybe she'll do both!!

I wouldn't necessarily say that what I'm dealing with is a trauma, but I'd call it a difficult transition. Read this book if you're in something similar! It's easy to read and understand-I felt like West was speaking right to me, and so have several other people I've recommended Silver Linings to. It's practical, too-I like all the suggestions she gives about how to deal with loss. I highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with loss, or a difficult life transition. Read it, and pass it along to anyone else you know!

A friend gave me this book-I'm going through a divorce that's pretty tough. Silver Linings gave me an entirely different way to look at, and work with, everything I've been resisting. I read it last week and already things feel different. I'm not out of the woods, but Silver Linings has been like a lifeline. I can't recommend it highly enough. If you're going through a tough time, or if someone you know is, get this book! It also has a very helpful section for support people, how you can also take care of yourself during this time and actually use it as a healing time for yourself.

This book is a GEM. I've had a whole string of losses in my life and didn't know what to do with it all. Silver Linings has given me hope and courage, and helped me see that, even with all the pain, that this is a very powerful time in my life. I especially liked that Melissa West calls these times "destiny points", when the opportunity for emotional and spiritual healing and renewal is so present. Thank you so much, Melissa, for giving us all this gift!

A pleasure to read and beautifully written, with a lot of life wisdom behind it, this is one book that can really help an aspiring writer. Canton's explanation of the difference between process and substance activities in the use of our time is alone worth the price of the book. I don't quite agree that good writing is a craft that anyone can learn but this book can give courage to people who've loved good writing but never thought they could do it themselves.

Seniors have a lifetime of experience and that knowledge has a value. Your information can be sold thousands of times at $20 per sale-in the form of your book. Twenty dollars is a small price to pay for a detailed, insider's short-course. Many people just entering your field will gladly pay to learn what you know.

Then there is the obligation to your family to record their roots. Now is the time to dig out old papers, interview your older relatives and to research the family tree. Today, you can publish your book inexpensively one-at-a-time and distribute it to your family. You can even list it at Amazon.com to sell to other people with your family name.

Alan Canton is a gifted author and successful publisher with years in the industry. He writes from experience.

As a publisher, author of 113 books (including revisions and foreign-language editions) and over 500 magazine articles, I recommend this valuable book to all seniors with a book inside them. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com.

The Silver Pen is aimed at the retiree who wants to supplement an unearned income wirh a part-time home based free lance writing job . The author shows how to: sell articles to specialized magazines, do ghost writing, write public relations releases , do grant proposals, and do commercial writing. As a retired senior citizen with both business and accademic exerience, and having written many reports and conducted research, I chose to follow the author's step by step instructions on how to write and sell nonfiction articles to specialized magazines. With no illusions, the author shows the retiree why the pupil can start a part-time wrilting business. Canton ,using a unique mehtod, guides the retiree through the maze of finding his specialty - his genre. Having decided his specialty, the reader is directed how to find publications related to his genre. The author helped me to find market directories where I learned what editors are looking for, what they pay,and guidelines for article writers, Alan Canton considers the reader to be a novice who needs simple instructions to handle the nuts and bolts of the article writing profession. He devotes chapters to important how to's: how to write articles for different markets, how to determine the selling price, how to negotiate contracts, and how to protect the writer's rights. If you are a retiree, you have accumulated a store of valuable experience. Why not share it with others and start a new career with the joy of working at your own pace. The Silver Pen will show you how. ###