This is a gentle, captivating book, about a boy and his friendship with his busy mother. When Alexander's mother makes time for him, he invites her on a voyage into his imagination on a ship built out of pushed-together furniture. Their journey, the power of play, and the way shared imagination brings them closer, resonate with all those times my children and I have scraped together an adventure out of this-and-that and storytelling and laughter. We each identify with the characters in this book -- I with the busy mother, my children with Alexander. In many ways, it feels like 'our' story, conveyed with care and subtlety that make the book one to read over and over again.

First of all, this book is by far the best account of Algernon Sidney's thought that can be found. Houston brilliantly analyzes his works and demonstrates just exactly what he stood for. One comes away with a deeper understanding and admiration for Sidney, even if you may have made careful study of his works in the best.

In addition to the invaluable material on Sindey's life, thought, and influence, Houston also rebuts a great deal of the Pocockian civic humanism/republicanism nonsense that has dominated studies of early modern thought for the past few decades.

Absolutely the best book about treating marine injuries with up to date and professional information. This should be a must for anyone spending much time in the water--professionally or recreationally.

Craig Randall writes of a special world of humans and animals, underneath which powferful forces are gathering. I finished reading this the 1st time and had a sense of a way of life about to be changed forever. A book for adults which has been published under a younger title, as the author (studying at a Jesuit school) allegorically depicts modern life. Worth a 2nd reading!

[Amazon editor: Author has 200 copies available at herculesorion@hotmail.com]

As an experienced physical science teacher I found myself scheduled to teach Earth Science. After finding this book on amazon.com, I decided to take a chance and buy it. It was a good decision. Even though the Midwest Review indicated activities, I had not expected the book to be such a terrific, easy to implement resource.

The author immediately engaged me in the preface by explaining his view of teaching science (as opposed to the sciences), including the four earth science disciplines. He also addresses, albeit in a general way, the national geography and science standards. The introduction includes a "Getting Them Hooked" activity that is clearly structured. Some of the suggested props might not be in everyone's personal collection, but I am sure that all could be eventually procured or substituted.

The book's table of contents lists 21 activities in 8 thematic units. Each unit includes reading material, one to three well planned activities, extensions, and references. Most also include resources. At the end of the book are a glossary, chronology of events, and bibliography. The author does specify that the activities will be most meaningful if the teacher and students have a working knowledge of the applicable earth science concepts before beginning. I agree.

I found it frustrating to order this book without being able to see a list of units. So, I am going to list them. However, I am a bit reluctant, because such a list cannot possibly provide an idea of how rich and detailed each of these units are, and how effectively the author makes the human connection. So, let me say this. If you are teaching earth systems, and you are looking for an outstanding resource that will enrich both you and your students, buy this book. The author, obviously, has a passion for his teaching. Only love could have produced such a body of work.

(1)Inuit, Isostasy, and Mammals Long Gone (2)Midway, Mazama, and a Great Cup of Coffee (3)Coriolis, Columbus, and Waterlogged Derelicts (4) Snakes, Sea Level, and the Battleship Maine (5)Coal, Canals, and Black Bass: Johnstown, Pennsylvania (6)Barriers, Buccaneers, and Ignoring the Past: Galveston, Texas (7)Growlers, Greenland, and Lifesavers Candies (8)Hilo, Hekla, and the U.S. Virgin Island

This is one of those books which for some reason never got the attention it deserved. It describes the suffering of Polish women during the war at the hands of the Nazis. Medical experimentation, torture and starvation are all borne with dignity and incredible courage. That the narrator survived at all is a miracle, that she survived to become a doctor of psychiatry and to write this eloquent memoir is an even greater miracle. All of us who take democracy and freedom for granted should read "And I Am Afraid of My Dreams" to learn that nightmares do happen in modern times, that the human spirit can survive them, and that the freedom we enjoy today in the western world was paid for by the blood and pain -- not only of brave U.S. soldiers -- but of resistance fighters like the author of this book, now so stangely forgotten by U.S. media

This is a great story that has been adapted from the Television series by Katharine Holabird. The story shows how Angelina the mouse finds a lovely pink butterfly that has hurt it leg. The story show how Angelina wants to keep the butterfly as a pet after its leg it healed, but begins to have second thoughts.
Colorful pictures on every page of this book help keep the readers attention, while the story really shows kids that maybe a trapped animal is really better if it is set free. This book shows a good moral lesson for readers of any age.
by Jordan Miller

Architect's Guide to QuickBooks Pro is very helpful and easy to follow. I was referred to it by the AIA and it has been one of the best investments that I have made all year long.

"We admire a building or a group of buildings because they express, how subtly, certain images and ideas we have about ourselfs." This book is the only book a young studying architect will ever need. It will make a great addition to your library, even if you have never been interested in Architecture before

A excellent small booklet, that describes the Material Culture of the Min speaking people in Papua New Guinea and Papua/Irian Jaya. There are not many publications from that area. Illustrated with many black & white photographs and line drawings of tobacco-pipe, arrow, shield and house-board ornaments.