This cookbook is a must have for everyone! It contains easy and fun recipes for all types of occasions from "every night" dinners to dinner parties or special occasions. Great kids section! Beatifully designed and easy-to-follow recipes; great kitchen and cooking tips on sidebars.

I love to collect cookbooks - especially Junior League cookbooks - and this is one of my favorites! "Oh My Stars" is filled with many wonderful, easy, elegant and delicious recipes! It has a fabulous children's section that has provided lots of fun ideas for my kids. It's easy to read, easy to follow and the ingredients are easily found and everything that I have made has been great! I definitely recommend this Junior League cookbook to all cooking, dining and cookbook enthusiasts! Enjoy!!

Some of the basic information to this book that is missing is that the author is Anne Kerr, and it was published by the Lands Directorate, Ministry of Environment (Government of Canada).

The book seeks to identify the amount of land, the location of this land, its specific type and the rate at which its use has changed from the period 1958-1981 within the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Within this context the book further seeks to see how these changes have affected the fruitland base of the Okanagan, and in turn to document the federal governments role in these transformations. Of further interest, it seeks to see how major initiatives such as the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) how impacted on the use of land within the Valley.

I personally found this book to be very excellent study of the issues that are set out in the introduction. It does a comprehensive job at looking at how these federal and provincial programs have helped to slowly change the economic base of the Valley away from a primarily agricultural mode of production to a more diversified industrial one. The merits of this are, of course, debatable, bringing into question the continued relevance of even the ALR itself as the Valley has become a haven for retirees and a burgeoning high tech sector.

All in all this is an excellent study of the land-use trends within the Okanagan and is a most read for anybody interested in the evolution of land-use planning in British Columbia. My only concern would be the availability of this book. Good luck in trying to get a copy.

This is not a book I expected Amazon to carry! It is actually published by the Canadian federal government (Lands Directorate to be precise), and was authored by Anne Kerr. I have personally found this book extremely useful in my research on land-use decisions in the Okanagan over the last 30-40 years. Be warned however, this is a very specific work and I think is better intended as a reference work.

This study seeks to look at changes in fruitlands between 1958 (which was the year that the McPhee Report was released) and 1981. Of course, one of the major developments of this era was the introduction of the Agricultural Land Reserve by the Provincial government in 1973. This work makes the assertion that this has led to a reduction in the number of orchards being converted over to urban uses. Yet, it fails I believe to adequately address how the Land Reserve affected the fruit industry in other ways (but that was not really the mandate of the study).

Regardless, this is an excellent, albeit specific source, on land-use changes in British Columbia.

This is the definitive work on lost treasure in Oklahoma. The author gives an excellent survey of most of the lost treasures in the state which are commonly known (and some which are not so well known). The author seems to have researched the treasures in the western half of the state, particularly those in the Lawton area, more heavily than the treasures in the eastern half of the state. Nonetheless, on all of the treasures surveyed, there is sufficient information in the bibliography for the serious student to start researching any of the treasures.

I thought this book was really interesting! It provides the stories of lost gold mines, buried outlaw loot, old Spanish mining efforts, and more. Includes lots of pictures.

For the serious treasure hunter, this book may provide a place to start looking for sources, but it doesn't contain any detailed maps or secrets.

Nonetheless, I would strongly recommend this book to people with an interest in lost treasure or with an interest in the history of Oklahoma. (I found out from this book that I grew up about 20 miles from a lost gold mine area!)

Read this book and remember how your life is a path full of testing and initiations. We are all led by higher goals, if we so choose. This book will make you feel a part of something grand.

It will also make you laugh and feel alive.

An English Secret Service agent stationed in mysterious India wants to find his long-lost sister. He has little to go on but he stretches his talents to the breaking point to find her.

Little does know that he is not actually the pursuer, but the pursued. He is being secretly led by his guru with an inner love and wisdom that is matched by a personality that puts the lie to the stereotypical image of the reticent, desiccated spiritual high and mighty swami. This guru-lama will keep you panting for more of his sublimely practical wisdom as he liberally sprinkles his tongue-in-cheek aphorisms throughout the book. I have photo-copied all of these and enjoy reading them often to keep my spiritual quest from degenerating into a brittle formulaic procedure or trailing off into a wispy yearning for an other worldly never-never-land.

Your everyday life IS the Path and this twinkly-eyed lama will not let you forget it. Indeed, if you think your life is tough as a student aspirant, by the end of the book, you will realize how ever-so-much-harder is the teacher's lot. You will be brought to a summit of poignant insight that leaves you with naught but a desire to throw your arms around this forthright, insightful, stern lama. You will want to comingle your love with this man who has blended his heart flame into an elixir that will, if you truly quaff it, forevermore lift you onto a new Summit. You will find a new definition of spiritual responsibility--alive, vibrant and free--in a dedicaton to service heretofore unknown.

I have read this book three times now--and two of those times I read it aloud to friends whom I loved enough to want to share with them its rare mixture of wisdom, spiritual yearning, humor, businesslike can-do spirit, mystery, adventure and hope.

I gave my last copy to a couple, whom I instantly recognized as soul mates when I met them. Now I am buying it again and look forward to meeting more people I love enough to give it to. Maybe my having another copy will invoke another such joyous reunion. And if you buy it and read it, I'm sure you, too, will be some measure closer to the union of hearts that all spiritual seekers on this planet are aiming for.

This is the little known story of an extraordinarily brave and determined woman that influenced the lives of many people. Against all odds, Clara Brown bought her freedom out of slavery, successfully established herself in the west, and assisted other ex-slaves in the same difficult journey. The life of Clara Brown, told by Linda Lowery, proves to be an amazing story of heroism and compassion. I highly recommend sharing this story with your children, as it is beautifully written and historically important.

From Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks to George Washington Carver and Harriet Tubman, there are scores of African-Americans who were and are genuinely heroes. However, after reading this tale, I can't think of a single individual who possessed the drive, determination and sheer guts of Clara Brown. Lowery has uncovered a slice of both American and African-American history that's exciting and inspirational. My young daughter loved this book, as did I, and the author's fluid writing style really keeps the tale tantalizing and emotionally moving. Black or white, young or old, I highly recommend this book. Though largely unknown today, Clara Brown's life story is one that really should be told, and Lowery's book is an excellent introduction to this amazing woman.

Anyone can write a "turn left at the oak tree and see the pretty view" kind of guidebook, and there's plenty of that here. Every interesting trail, path and viewpoint from the Battery to Albany is here...but there's so much more in this wonderful book.

I've never just started a guidebook at page one and read it straight through, but that's what I did with this one.

I can't imagine anyone more knowledgeable about the Hudson valley than the author, nor anyone able to share that information in a more entertaining way. Aside from telling you where to go, this book is full of fascinating information on the geology, landscape, wildlife and the cultural and political history of the area; plus practical tips on backpacking and biking, what to wear and bring, kids and pets...everything.

If you're going to spend any time in the Hudson valley, this book is all you'll need.

Paths along the Hudson by Jeffrey Perls is an exhaustively researched guide for both residents and visitors to the Hudson Valley. The book includes detailed maps and descriptions of Hudson River access points as diverse as the teeming streets of Manhattan, the redoubts of West Point, and the rolling fields of Dutchess County. It highlights not only the well-known attractions in the region, but also draws the hiker or bicyclist into the numerous, little known pockets of nature that dot the shores of the river. Dense with information, Paths offers a how-to section for beginners and incorporates the modern economy and ecology in the context of the region's natural and social history.

What a wonderful,innovative hiking guidebook! As a hiker andPalm Springs resident, it is a joy to read Linda's prose that soappropriately captures our beautiful desert trails.

I amparticularly impressed with Linda's description of the IndianCanyons. Each year, HIKE FOR HOPE is held in these beautiful canyons,offering 7 different guided hikes to raise money to fund women'scancer research at The City of Hope. Linda understands the magic ofthose canyons and the wonderful spirit that exists there. Linda hasbeen a terrific supporter of this event... we met her because of herbook and our admiration of it...

During our drive out to Palm Springs, I skimmed through the book and map to find hikes that would be near our hotel. I read about six different hikes/chapters and then chose two that I thought would be close and not too long since I would be hiking by myself.

Not familiar with the area at all, the first thing I did after arriving at the hotel was ask the concierge where the nearest hiking trails were. I was told there were none.(The concierge could use a copy of your book.)

Back at my room, armed with your book I found one three blocks away. Perfect! I set out the next morning, found the trail easily and started up. What I enjoyed most while hiking was remembering what you had written about your experience and it was like sharing my trek with an invisible friend. I noticed the canyon below that you had mentioned and wondered if I would have admired it as much if it hadn't been pointed out in your book. When I reached the top with that incredible view of the Coachella Valley, I sat for a long time.I was looking forward to telling you that I had 'made it', it was worth the uphill climb and to say thanks because if I hadn't read about this trail, I would never have known it existed!

I had originally planned to run up the trail--that lasted about one third of the way up. But I did run all the way down on the way back. Yahoo!!!

I finished the rest of the book and intended to do a second hike but ran out of time. We did check out the famous homes listed in your book while driving around.

PETROLIA recently was awarded the Giddens Prize as the best new writing on oil history, 1996-2000.

Never before have I read such an eloquent and informative journey through the oil boom of Pennsylvania. The photographic images that Dr. Black has chosen for his book are as captivating and clear as his text. An outstanding and brilliantly written book.

This is a wonderful collection of poetry. Our children, ages 2 and 4, look forward to hearing selections from this book every night. It strikes a balance between poetry written for children and poetry written for adults without getting into anything too dark for young children. I highly recommend it.

This is a marvelous anthology! Something for everyone! I'm so glad to see it available again!

I thought the "Pom-Pom Wars" was a great book . It was interesting yet was based on the reality of today. Jessica and Elizabeth are wonderful characters with a message to send out to the world.The message is that anyone can do whatever they want and be good at it if they put their mind to it. That is what Jessica proves when she starts her squad. It also sends out a meesage to never lie to your friends or hold back things from them that they need to know. In Liz's case her attempt to tell the truth backfired on her.To really understand what I mean, you will have to pick up a copy and read it for yourself. In conclusion, I really did think it was a great book to be enjoyed by someone from any age group.

I loved this book ,and recomend it to any S.V.H book lovers,.The reason i loved it was because it turned out completly different to how i thought it would turn out.I was a little shocked when i got to the part about Elizabeth and Ken.This book has a touch of every thing.Romance,Drama,Betrayl, and hurt .It was as i have already written a Exellent book.!!!!!!!!I truthfully rate this book 6 Stars .So go on if you love the S.V.H series you have got to read The Pom -Pom wars (No 113)!