I enjoyed "The Year of My Indian Prince" a lot. It is about a girl that is stuck in a TB (Tuberculosis) center where she is receiving treatment. Meanwhile, she meets up with a handsome prince from (where else) India. They become buddies... etc. The plot is interesting but I was a bit skeptical at first. The title reminded me of another story. The Summer Of My German Soldier. Do you see the simularities?

This is my all time favorite book. The very first day i got it, i didn't put it down until i was done with it late that night. The vivid descriptions of a forbidden love was so touching, it kindled a new flame for an obbsession with romance. Even my e-mail was influenced by the rememarkable book. I recommend this book for any girl (or guy) that wears their heart on their sleve and can use a little sweet mushyness in thier life!

This book was about 16 year old April who is diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB). To get well again, she must live in a TB hospital where she must undergo various treatments. April soon meets Ravi, an Indian prince, and he show interest in her. As April's condition worsens, April and Ravi's love for each other gets stronger.

This was really an amazing book! It is also based on the author's actual life experiences. For me, I could not put the book down, I was hooked. I would reccomend this to everyone, especially those who are in the mood for reading about a truly sweet romance.

"Zoo and aquarium history" is the most comprehensive book in probably any language on the history of wild animals in captivity since publication of Gustave Loisel's three-volume "Histoire des ménageries" back in 1912. In this one volume, zoo historians from five continents and eight countries offer a region-by-region account of the development of menageries, zoological gardens and (to a lesser extent) aquaria since the Renaissance. Ancient and mediaeval collections worldwide are covered well by the book's editor Vernon Kisling in the first chapter. The various authors approach their task along different paths, for the most part more narrative than reflective, and not all chapters, unfortunately, are equally good.

Zoos in Europe have been best chronicled in the past, although obviously not always in English, and the three European chapters may not offer anything really new to the well-read zoo nerd. The book's division of Europe into Great Britain (including Ireland, which may not be well appreciated by proud Irishmen and -women), Western Europe, and East-central and eastern Europe appears to be somewhat arbitrary, although it may have made sense from an American viewpoint looking at Europe during the Cold War. Nevertheless, as an introduction to European zoo history for the uninitiated, all three chapters carry their weight.

The excellent chapters by Ken Kawata on the history of zoos in Japan and Sally Walker on that of India offer genuinely new literature (at least in English); together they're worth the price of the book alone. Australia too is well covered. The chapter on South America has a decidedly Brazilian bias to it, and the one on Africa concentrates on Egypt and South Africa (Cape and Cairo, so to speak), so although neither is really comprehensive, interesting material certainly is in there. The development of zoos and aquaria in the United States is nicely reviewed by Kisling. The book has left only one space completely white on the map: Canada. The reason is not obvious; Canadian zoos have a history too. The editor, of course, could only include chapters for which he was able to find competent writers, and as the book, as good as it is, hardly promises to be a best-seller, their reward will be more likely be idealistic than mammonish.

"Zoo and aquarium history" is a must in any zoo and natural history library, but it is also highly recommended to anyone interested in reading a history of what remains one of the most popular institutions of recreation and public education, science and conservation in the world. On the subject, there's no better book in print.

Congratulations on a fine book that really does fill a long-standing gap in the historical literature! Needless to say, I hope it sells well, and gets rave reviews! It deserves them.

As a zoo and aquarium history enthusiast, I have yet to find a book that covers the broad history of zoos and aquariums worldwide. This book fills that niche. Many U.S. zoos are issuing history books celebrating their centennials and Hoage's book covers the transition from menagerie to zoo in the 19th century. Neither the centennial books nor Hoage's book cover zoos and aquariums from ancient times to the present continent by continent. The chapters cover ancient Chinese "Intelligence Gardens" and early zoos as places where rulers could showcase animals captured from newly conquored lands. We learn about the development of the travelling menageries, 18th and 19th century zoos as living museums for scholars, and the political and social climates that transformed them into institutions of public education, recreation, research, and, mostly in the late 1900s, as centers for conservation. This is the first time I have seen anything in print about the history of African zoos and many of the Asian ones. The chapters are well-researched and well-referenced. Many of the references are hard to find or in foreign languages. Mixed in with brief histories of the individual institutions are little-known stories such as the arrival of the first Giant panda to the U.S., the first female zoo director, and how war affected zoos and aquariums all over the world. The photos selected by the authors clearly illustrate points made in the text.

The authors are well-qualified to tell these tales. Vernon Kisling, the editor and an author, spearheaded the History Task Force for the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums and represents North America to the Bartlett Society (an international zoo history group).

In summary, zoos and aquariums have played and continue to play a vital role in how man interacts with other species. They can foster an attitude of empathy or domination. Their histories are rich and varied. This book is a valuable resource to anyone interested in zoos and aquariums, the history of the natural sciences, or anthrozoology (human-animal relationship studies).

Amelia Appleberry has just inherited a small Wisconsin farm from her Aunt Grace. She meets Adam Larsen, the man who has been trying to buy the land from Grace for years. Early resentment turns to attraction, as Adam helps Amelia through some hilarious adventures from planting a garden to finding the perpetually wandering cow and getting butted by the goat. Amelia has a real knack for communicating with the animals, but does she have the same knack for knowing Adam's heart? It's the secondary characters (mostly animals) that make this very funny story work. Patricia Ellis can tell a good story while she makes you laugh in this 4 1/2 star novel.

"Adam's Kiss" is an enjoyable romance with likable characters, humorous situations, a quick pace and vivid descriptions. Animal lovers will enjoy Amelia's quirky but sucessful conversations with her pets, and her humble yet uninhibited response to Adam. Their "gardening passion" will leave you smiling, and you'll never think of liniment in quite the same way again. Patricia Ellis blends the right amount of passion, playfulness and human interest to make this story a good read -- so much so I read it in one evening! Hope she writes a sequel for Adam's brother!

Bill Ellis' book focuses upon a genre fascinating both to the scholar and to the layperson--the contemporary (or more commonly "urban") legend. Ellis' extensive discussion of legends and their ostention (in a sense, when narrative becomes action) is particularly pertinent given the current political climate and surge of legends since 9/11/01. He points out "traditional narratives exist not simply as verbal texts . . . they are also maps for action, often drastic action" (235) and calls strongly for the timely collection, documentation, and interpretation of legends for through inaction "we risk condoning by our silence actions that perpetuate intolerance and even age-old bigotry ( 243). Ellis' volume not only examines our cultural history through narrative, it gives insight into how to continue to examine the role of legend in society. While it is possible a non-academic reader might at first be deterred by the scholarly analyses, there is no need to be; the data itself is fascinating enough to engage any reader, and the analyses of the texts are direct and thoughtful. The volume is excellent for use as a classroom text (as I have) or as simply intriguing everyday reading. The topics range from legends of "Aids Mary" to UFO abductions, ghosts, and supposed Satanic murders.

From rumors of a ghost in a Pizza Hut to a writer who claims abduction by aliens, Aliens, Ghosts And Cults gathers the relationships between myths and legends and everyday life, considering how these legends become a part of common culture. Often revolving around spiritual and social issues are tales which have become imbedded in our culture, Bill Ellis' Aliens, Ghosts And Cults provides an excellent, highly readable cultural analysis.

This profusely illustrated text will give residents in radiology the basic anatomy needed to form a solid foundation for a complete radiologist.It however does not contain tables for easy reading and review.
The pictures are explicit and help to further reinforce understanding of the text.

A very well organised and profusely illustrated text which provides information on anatomy as related to and conventional radiology and more sophisticated radiological forms of investigation like the magnetic resonance imaging. First year residents would find the book useful as it provide the basic anatomic knowledge needed in making diagnosis. This book is a must for radiologists!

They don't have many books about Ellis Wilson. He is a wonderful black artist. He did not get his credit due.

I really enjoyed this book. It is the best and only book I ever seen about Ellis Wilson and his art. If you are a big fan of his work like I am don't delay get this book right away!!!

Was informed the book was no longer available and my money was being refunded. My gift was not completed. Can't rate this particular provider very high. Never got the book so can't rate the book. Can't send this review unless some rating is given so, gave it a 4 stars though I never saw the book.

A friend lent me this book and I started using it right away. Some books on alternative healing have a lot of interesting theory and some have hands on information. This book has both from the theory of meridians to the exact "grips" one uses during a treatment. I recommend it highly and hope that it become's available soon

Remember all the World War II movies where a handful of American or British soldiers mow down scores of German soldiers because the Allies are smarter? Ellis' argument here is that the Allies won the war not by being smarter that than the Germans but by outproducing them in war material by a huge margin. Ellis produces a substantial amount of evidence to support his claims. For example, the famous Luftwaffe bombing of London in 1940 cannot compare to the tremendous number of bombs dropped by the Allies on Berlin. Part of the reason for discrepancy in production is that the Allies, as stable democracies, were quicker to put their economies on a war footing. Unfortunately, the innovations they used to increase production beyond levels previously believed possible did not extend to military tactics. The result were higher casualties and a longer war than might have othewise been the case.

I just finished reading Brute Force by John Ellis. His thesis is that of the title i.e. the war was won largely by the overwhelming productive capacity of the allies. He backs this up with clear and ample statistics. But his book is by no means dry. In fact it was very engrossing for he delves deeply into the causes and implications of the production dissimilarities. While praising the heroics and sacrifices of allied soldiers, he doesn't spare their leadership for succumbing to the temptation of brute force. Numerous quotations and stories make the book an enjoyable read. One story is of a German lieutenant who told his captors how the American tanks kept coming and he kept shooting them. "Unfortunately, we ran out of bullets before you ran out of tanks." If you are not aware of the economic aspects of the war, this book can certainly change your perspective. Definitely a well researched and well written book.

Peter Beresford Ellis is obviously a scholar, as he collects together many stories and histories and presents them in a very readable style (though, as another reviewer has said, if you intend to read this aloud you should practice the names a few times in advance).

This text is quite different that Lady Gregory's _Of Gods and Fighting Men_, as it is less a retelling of ancient myths than an attempt to show the historical sides of the various families. Still, it is quite filled with legend, and a good read.

Share it with your children at bedtime!

Peter Beresford Ellis has taken several Christianized sources for various Celtic myths and retold them as they might have sounded before the Christian influence appeared. If you're looking for translations of Celtic stories, this isn't the book for you; it is decidedly Reconstructionist in nature and not a historical retelling. The author's approach, however, is quite scholarly, and he makes a concerted effort to seperate the different Celtic cultures, each one represented by six distinct myths, which makes it easy to focus on your own family heritage. His writing has a biblical feel, a bit like a formal storyteller. For this reason, I believe The Chronicles of the Celts would be a good addition to the library of parents who are attempting to raise their children with a respect for their ancestry and their ancestor's gods. They are good stories, some of which contain references to sex and violence, but in the same inexplicit way the Bible does. (Remember "And Adam knew Eve..." And "David slew Goliath" ?) Each contains several life lessons. The women are strong and respected, the men are honorable yet with emotion, and the gods aren't petty and cruel. Their formal nature makes them good to read aloud at family celebrations of Celtic Holidays.

Note: You may want to learn to pronounce the Gaelic names before reading aloud. Some of them can be tricky the first time, but it's not necessary to enjoy the book.

This book is a wonderful compendium of statistics on the Second World War, many of which would be difficult if not impossible to find elsewhere. It should provide many hours of browsing enjoyment.

However, I have one quibble - I would have liked to have seen more comprehensive lists of ships, aircraft, and other hardware. Ships are listed at the class level - it would have been nice to have individual ships listed, at least aircraft carriers and capital ships, perhaps even cruisers. "Major" aircraft types are included, but the list is far from complete - the Devestator does not appear! As the author mentions, much of the detail is readily available elsewhere, so perhaps more complete lists at the expense of detail would have been the better approach. Then again, at this price, how about more complete lists with all the detail?

Finally, the author's credibility can't be enhanced by his misspelling "Bismarck", twice. Come on!

This book is aptly titled; it consists almost entirely of tables listing every statistical detail about World War II. Want to know what Bulgaria's order of battle was? Need to know how many aircraft carriers Japan build during the war? The range of Soviet tactical bombers? It's all here. On the other hand, there is little narrative, and the book assumes a detailed knowledge of World War II. However, you will not find so much information collected in one place anywhere else. Definitely not for everyone, but very valuable for anyone who wants to know (sometimes obscure) facts about the War. The one weakness of the book, as has been pointed out, is the absence of citation to primary authorities.

This book contains a wealth of information on any subject you can think of. It has everthing to the distribution of battle wounds over the human body for different countries to the chrome ore produced in 1937 by Southern Rhodesia. Everything is superbly organized and easy to find. If you want a statistic from WWII, it's in here. This book will be intriguing to anybody who likes history.