I first read this text in relation to problem-based learning. It was referenced as an eclectic way of building documentation. I found the book very interesting and had some follow-on discussion with the author. The point is that documentation should be oriented toward how the users work, not how the system works. Carroll presents sound research to back up his point of view and the text illustrates his points. Anyone who is charged with writing documentation should read this book --- it will change your view point and your readers will love you for it.

This book is for anyone who loves dogs or who wishes to know a little more about the time-honored tradition of field trials for dogs. Carroll Seabrook has written a chronicle of the training of "Miss Dot," a U.S. and Canadian field trial champion. This wonderful animal endures other trials on her way to becoming a champion including theft, an airplane crash, and loss of her sense of smell for several years. This story will thrill children, dog lovers of all ages and sportsmen

Mrs. Billups reminds me of my husbands Grandmother. She was always superstitious about pins and carrying a shovel in the house or some such thing. When we read this book, my daughter and I, I could not help but to think of her.

Mrs. Billups is an elderly lady who is very superstitious. She picks up every penny and pin she sees and will not kill a spider because they are lucky. You will enjoy all the scrapes she gets into while trying to keep Smokie a black cat and her black kittens from getting in her path. Does Mrs. Billups remind you of anyone you know?

Once again Mrs. Carrolls illustrations are wonderful. You may have to borrow this from your local library as it is no longer in print. If you find it I am sure you will enjoy it.

This is certainly not a book for the casual Lewis Carroll fan, but a book for the hard-core, already-own-the-complete-letters-and-diaries kind of fan. It's a fascinating look at Dodgson's Oxford writings, including many previously unseen by the public.

Charles Dodgson's Oxford writings are full of items that the average person, having not been to Oxford in the 1800's, might despair to understand, if it were not for the helpful explanations supplied by the editors of this collection. These explanations make these writings accessable, allowing us to explore a microcosm of collegiate life. Dodgson expresses massive displeasure with the architectural and staff changes going on at the college, often with satire so biting that you wonder how many friends he must have lost with these little publications.

There are also a couple more serious papers about doings at the college, followed by a tremendous amount of circulars about the common room at the college, which Dodgson was curator of. These circulars are very dry, sometimes amounting to no more than lists of wines in the cellars. These papers take up almost half the book, and present a problem: Surely every Lewis Carroll fan wants a complete collection of his writings, but is this simply too much? However, if they weren't included, the readers would be left wondering if there was anything worthwhile in these papers, and the answer is that yes, about 5% of these papers are worth reading.

Once again, this book is for the truly hard-core Carroll nut. If you enjoyed all the writings in, say, the Modern Library "Works of" Lewis Carroll, then you might enjoy this. But it is not for casual fans, especially at the gold-plated price of [money].

This book is terrific as it explains the ins and outs of Palaeontology rather than gives a very basic dictionary of the most popular dinosaurs in the Mesozoic. It is a good book for anybody who is interested in evolution and how Palaeontology is used to discover the history of the earth. If you want explanations as to what Palaeontology, Palaeoichnology and Palaeobotany is then pick up this book and be amazed! The wording is a little complicated however and if you're not familar with Palaeontologists' jargon you may find yourself a little lost but have a go anyway, you'll find yourself intrigued.--Nikki Duncan Australia

From the back cover: "Jackdaws are a species of European crow. One of their favorite tricks is taking and hiding small bright objects. Each of the books in the Jackdaws series uses engaging activities with the same purpose in mind--to provide children, as they interact with literature, with a special insight or a nugget (memento) they can take and store as a jackdaw does its treasures." Also: "A collection of connection and extension activities for picture books appropriate for students in every grade from kindergarden through high school. Using 28 well-loved picture books from THE VERY BUSY SPIDER (Carle) and EATING THE ALPHABET (Ehlert) to MERRY-GO-ROUND: A BOOK ABOUT NOUNS (Heller) and THE FURRY NEWS: HOW TO MAKE A NEWSPAPER (Leedy), Carroll presents hudreds of enrichment activities spanning curriculum. Included are reading/writing connections, vocabulary and spelling lists, library activities, and extension activities in such areas as science, art, music, math, health, poetry, and social studies. A 'publishing' activity involves students in creating a classroom display of their work, tied to the theme of each book."

I am wholly impressed with Picture Books: Integrated Teaching of Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Viewing, and Thinking (Jackdaws Series, No 1) by Joyce Armstrong Carroll. It is full of interesting ideas and suggestions for teaching a variety of concepts to children from PreK-grade 12. I like that most of the Jackdaws are suitable for varying levels, so one can potentially teach two or more children at once!

This brings me to the first reason for assigning a just-less-than-perfect rating of 4 stars to this selection: I am left wishing that there were more Jackdaws specifically for the level at which my child is learning. (Some target PreK-2, for example, while others target grade 9-12.) I think it might better serve me personally if that was the case. Of course, I can just purchase the others in the Jackdaws series to get more...!

The second reason I gave this selection 4 rather than 5 stars is that it just isn't long enough! I was in want of even more of the great Jackdaws Carroll provides. If there were one Jackdaw for every school day, or at least a few per month, it would be awesome!

My final reason for assigning 4 stars: While this selection is certainly great for homeschooling families, the magic might be lost in a 'regular' school/classroom setting due to all the other 'stuff' teachers are required to do to teach, and because there is less flexibility in a 'regular' school schedule.

All-in-all, a great resource for anyone interested in reinforcing learning for children in a fun, engaging way!

After recieving this book as a gift, the Summer Berry Tart recipie has become one of my specialties. Give it as a gift with a tart pan, and any cook is sure to appreciate it. I have given it as gifts, and have loved every recipie I've tried. It is a great addition to the Williams-Sonoma cookbook library, which is a must for cooks!

Charles L. Dodgson was a Mathematical Lecturer at Oxford, better known as Lewis Carroll. This collection of mathematical puzzles was compiled in 1893, following years of insomnia. Dodgson claimed to have solved every puzzle, without pencil and paper, during his sleepness nights. This incredible feat is difficult to comprehend, even for such a genius. The complexity and good humor of the problems and tales are suggestive of his well-loved "Alice in Wonderland". Dodgson also hints at his pioneering the field of symbolic logic.

The book is currently being used in conjunction with a New Jersey Writing Project seminar in Round Rock, ISD. We are using the book after lunch to help guide us in our lessons. The book is divided into a number of sections such as, "fruit and cheese," which allows for interesting topics! Some of the poets are famous (Robert Frost included) while others are new and different. Its a wonderful collection of poetry that is fun to pick up and read through. A must for any poetry collector who likes to dine on the wild side. Much praise and appreciation. I have found a large body of poetry already that I can not WAIT to use in the classroom and share with friends.

This book extends point and figure techniques for modern markets. The author methodology is consistent and logical, and the ideas particularly interesting. It is a successor to Wheelans classic. Lots of food for thought. Now all we need is a decent point and figure charting program so we can push the envelope even further.