While Abby, her family, and her best friend Luke are sailing through the South China Sea, they see debris and a lifeless body on it. Now Abby and Luke have to find out who this mysterious stranger is, and escape the dreaded pirate, Zai Ching, before it's too late.

This is a great historical adventure for readers of all ages.

I started to read this book without expecting more than a mildly pleasant way of passing my time. After the first few pages, I was hooked!

The story is a modern version of Cinderella.

The life of twenty three year old Brianna has, so far, being very sad. A few years ago, she lost her parents in a car accident; her beloved brother Tad (now age 9) has remained in a coma ever since. She was more fortunate: after a series of complicated hip surgeries, she has rejoined the human race.

Needless to say, although she has a comfortable salary, most of it is spent on Tad's medical bills. Therefore, although not over-enthusiastic, she agrees to shelter in her house (for a few weeks only) the most important client of the jet company she works for - in return for his paying the Tad's hospital.

You see, he (Ahmed - what a lovely name) is the prime minister of an imaginary arab country called Saudi Mahara, and terrorists are after him.

At first, of course, they hate each other with a vengeance but in time much more tender feelings arise. He proposes - she accepts, in spite of all their cultural differences.

In the meantime Tad wakes up from his coma and the terrorists are annihilated. Ahmed has to go home immediately, but promises that when everything is ready he will return to take Brianna and Tad with him.

Still, a month has passed without a sign... and one day Tad sees Ahmed on TV, but surprise! he's not the prime-minister, he's the KING!

So Brianna must resign herself to losing him, because of course he couldn't have been serious when he proposed.

Until a few weeks later someone knocks at the door...

The one thing I didn't like about the seductive Ahmed is that, in the beginning, he behaves in a horrible manner. He treats Brianna more like a servant, he is obnoxious and lacking in consideration for others. But don't worry, she can hold her own and in a few days he is (nearly) tamed and reformed.

Apart from his infamous behaviour at the beginning, Ahmed is everything you can imagine and more. This is by no means an ordinary "sheik book"... and most of the romantic heroes I encountered are but the dust beneath Ahmed's chariot wheels!

I know of no one else who can pack so much action into such a short period of time. This is book ten and I am trying to read them in order. The story in nearly all the books take place in a day or two. The books are short and make for a quick read. They are very enjoyable. A boy is kidnapped, but it is the wrong boy. They were supposed to get the son of Douglas King, a very wealth man, but they got the son of his chauffeur instead. King has all his money tied up in buying controling interest in a shoe company and if he pays the ransom he loses the shoe company. The men from the 87th are trying to find who took the boy but if King does not pay they think the boy will be killed. Every thing moves at a very fast pace, will King do what is right and pay up? Will Carella and company find the boy? Makes for a good read.

This is such a wonderful version of the classic story.

When I was looking for a copy of this classic tale, I wanted to know about the ending. Thankfully, this is NOT the more gruesome ending where the wolf eats Little Red and Grandma and the woodcarvers chop the wolf open. My daughter is only 2, and aside from this not making sense that the victims are still alive after the wolf eats them, it's a little inappropriate for this age group (the part about chopping the wolf open). Instead, the wolf puts grandma in the closet to "save her for later". The best part is that the cape almost seems to represent a super-hero type or magical properties ("She leaped away, light as a leaf in her cherry red cape").

This version has a more elaborate, sweeter beginning than the version I grew up with, which merely jumped right into Little Red Riding Hood leaving for the path to Grandma's house. It begins with Grandma sewing the red cape for Little Red Riding Hood because her Grandma enjoyed her visits with her granddaughter. It then goes on to explain how she wore the cape so often that this is how she got her nickname. This emphasizes the importance of special family relationships.

The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous, yet simple enough for the very young child. One element that I especially enjoyed is that the nightgown the wolf wears (Grandma's nightgown) has sheep print on it. Besides adding humor, this adds the element of foreshadowing (hint, hint!).

Of course, the moral of the story remains the same. Leaving the path will always lead to trouble.

Although I am a senior adult, I thoroughly enjoyed this biography. I often preread books that I wish to share with my grandchildren. I had often wondered how Maria had come to the convent in the first place and this book takes one back to her early beginnings before that point and then leads one on from there. The book is a fast and enjoyable read. I recommend it heartily!

This is the second volume of a four volume set. All four volumes will set you back over $150.00. If you are a fan of this plane as I am, It is worth every penny. The first volume covers the genesis of the plane. The second volume examines armament and it's entry into the German war effort. Filled with excellent photos, color plates, and technical drawings, this book is a delight to read. But If you are not a nut on the subject, you may find it is too much information.
This four volume set is really for the person who wants the nitty gritty about the plane. If you want an overview of the plane there are plenty of excellent books (Me262: Arrow to the future, to name one) that are out there.

This book really caught my interest. I was looking for some beginner projects that involved Santas. I couldn't be happier with my results. The 'old-world' style looks great, especially for santas.

If you like santa carvng, I definitely recommend this book.

Reading this book will require some time because of the transcription and content. Carl Rogers made significant changes after his contact with Martin Buber. If you have only listened to the tapes or read previous transcriptions and you need to read this book. I think reading this book provided some insight regarding both men. I have been interested in Buber's philosophy and Hassidic Judaism, and this book has been helpful. I highly recommend this book for the serious reader or student, but take the time to let the words sink in.

This was the best book I have read! Howard sister Jacqueline and Sharon are fighting about Russ, the cute boy.