This book is very reminiscent of my English childhood and will amuse adults and children alike. Similar ilk to Milly-Molly-Mandy. Be warned, however, there is much use of the word 'bad' in relation to children rather than children's behaviour, some parents may object to this. My 5-year-old found the naughty little sister's antics quite hilarious and greatly enjoyed the short, lively chapters and lovely illustrations. I would recommend this book for little children who would appreciate the English references.

When I was little my parents would read me this book and it was halarious to me at the age of 4. This book will amuse any child and even parents. Best of all they are true stories. I give it 10 stars !

The words is easy to understand, and the story is very good. I love it

A truly enjoyable read! If you enjoy stories driven by characters, this one will not fail you. The characters are well defined and will feel familiar by the end of the story. The book goes along at a good pace and maintains interest throughout. And watch out for that plot twist!!! Give this one read -- you'll be glad you did.

RIVETING!! This book grabs you from the very first chapter and does'nt let you go until the suprising conclusion!! It is non-stop action written about a law enforcement investigation by a well seasoned Law Enforcement Officer. Don't miss this one, you won't be able to put it down!

I thoroughly enjoyed the Nash Chronicles. At first I was unsure of the book, but once I started reading I couldn't put it down. The characters in the story come to life and you can begin to understand the aspects of their lives. This book really gets into the lifestyle of law enforcement not what Hollywood wants to make you believe. The suspense the story creates keeps you hungry for more. The twist at the end is what I remember most about the book, but I won't give it away.

I really enjoy this book and come back to it for an enjoyable evening read. The book is organized by engine size (and separate chapter for Turbos of all years). The color photos are great. Published in England (printed in Hong Kong) with many photos of rh drive as well as lh drive cars. Does not include as many cosmetic details/differences as Mark Haab's book, but the well-written text covers the major functional changes and then a summary at the end of each chapters lists options, colors, chassis number ids, and the production data for each year and model.

This is one of the best books about classic Porsche 911s available. It provides detailed information and pictures of the specs (incl. interior & exterior trim, engine, available colors, option-lists and many more) of all 911 series. You want to know, which model exactly you are looking at, next time you see a classic 911? Read this book and you'll know.

This book presents a good overview (facts, models, pictures) of the Porsche 911 since its creation until mid 90's. It does include some vehicle numbers and performance data. But it is not a technical manual. I think its a good start from potential 911 restorers, to get acquainted with the 911.

Horler's Original Sprite and Midget has to be the most thorough, in-depth look at these great little sports cars. I read and enjoyed the book before I owned my Sprite. Now that I am restoring one, the book is even more valuable to me.

If you are looking for a book that tells the history and folklore of the Sprite, this may not be your book. (Though Horler's brief history is very well written.)

This book covers virtually everything you will want to know about how your Sprite or Midget was made. Painstakingly researched and endlessly detailed. I refer to my copy constantly.

The complete original series on postwar classic cars are all excellent sources of information. The complete original sprite and midget is full of pictures of correct, original cars. The book also lists of production color and interior options as well as production changes by VIN and engine number.

Please note the book is not a maintanence manual or marque history, but great for production/originality infomation for the restorer or hobbyist fan of these cars.

Planet Earth is a breath-taking collection of photos of Earth taken by satellites. Some are straight-on photos nad others have filters to bring out particular details. Either way, you will be spellbound as you page through the book.

The printing and paper are of the highest quality, adding to the experience.

One problem: the captions for the photos are in an appendix of the book, and it's annoying to flip back and forth to learn what you are looking at.

Top quality photos make this coffee table book a great gift. Extraordinary images of earth taken from satelites. Some difficult to determine, but the index in the back gives you a complete explanation of each amazing page.

This is an amazing book. The photos are incredible and since they have no captions you enter into a great process of trying to figure out what each photo is. You can then check the back of the book.

Hughes' translation seems as rich, exciting & electric to modern readers as the original text must have been to audiences a century ago. It avoids the stiff awkwardness that former English translations have been known for, while still remaining true to Wedekind's dark symbolism and expressionistic overtones. A must-read for theater-lovers and practictioners alike.

Spring awakening explores the sexual awakening of teenage boys and girls in Germany in the late 1800's. It was shocking in its day, and still is somewhat today, despite the openness of our society.
The Frank Wedekind play has been updated, set to music, and will open as a major Broadway Musical in Spring, 2003. Watch for it, you will be blown away! And be sure to read the play first. You'll be amazed at how true the production is to Frank Wedekind's fine work.

as an actor I have just performed this play I was Mechior one of the lead roles this book has a mixture of teenage experiences, a must read for all directors and actors if you ever get a chance to perform it then make sure you do

This is the author's second mystery novel. A delightful read. Mystery and suspense without blood and gore. Set in a small town in New Hampshire (you can feel the cold), a murder victim and lots of suspects. Maggie, the outsider, tries to help an old friend. I was getting to the end, anxious to find out who done it(I guessed wrong), but sorry the book would soon be done.

I enjoyed Mary Ellen Hughes' first book also - "Resort to Murder". Maggie's sleuthing career starts here.

Mary Ellen has once again produced a delightful mystery that fans of cozies will enjoy. This is the second Maggie Olenski book by Mary Ellen, and I hope there will be more.

Great protagonist, interesting characters and a fun read for all ages. This doesn't disappoint.

I consider this book as very interesting and enjoyable reading. The story was well developed, kept the reader interested, did not get off track or onto uninteresting sidetracks, and had a very surprising ending. I think this book rates top honors.

This book is about the life and coming of age of a young wealthy English boy, who goes to school at Rugby. Throughout the novel, we are witnesses to the growing up of Tom and his friends. Tom is not a model boy, but rough, virile and self-confident, as is his friend East, a smart and audacious guy. The story is funny and entertaining, and is also illustrative about life in the English boarding schools (for affluent people) in the XIX century. It is also a bildungsroman, that is, the story of the education and maturation of a young person. Although the story contains carefully hidden, and sometimes easily identifiable, morals, it is not a long lecture. It is easy to read and understand, and I consider it highly recommendable.

I opened this dusty tome in a sense of duty and with expectations of a dreary read. I am still engaged in reading, but am so pleased with it's contents so far that I am prompted to write these comments.

The description of the horse driven coach journey to Rugby is delightfull, and worthy of Charles Dickens himself.

The introduction of Tom to his guide (mentor)has ensured my continued attention.

How can one review a book before finishing it?

This is one of my favorite books. Hughes,the author, developes a wonderful atmosphere in this story, you feel as if you are in this 19th century English boarding school with Tom. You taste, smell, and hear the experiences in this book. It is educational about what life was like at that time in England for a boy like Tom. But it is the plot that endears this classic to me. Tom is a rough and tumble lad who cares little about character and education. This book is about a young carefree boy who matures into a young man who has a deep faith in Jesus Christ. I recommend this book to anyone.

The Pros: Some very useful and solid advice about starting and running a reading group, including how to recruit members, how to conduct your meetings, and how to keep things running smoothly. The chapter on how to handle problem people and situations is especially good. Their advice is based on their personal experience with reading groups they've been in, as well as the experiences of the many people they interviewed while doing research for the book. This is good, solid, well-tested information on how to start and maintain a successful and enjoyable book group.

The Cons: Their book suggestions are, to be kind, a wee bit politically correct. A theme that runs throughout the book is "Lesbians love book groups, " and many of their book choices reflect the interests of that particular demographic. Their introductory chapters on the history of book groups is history as viewed through the lenses of 20th century American feminism. The fact that they refer to Mortimer Adler's choices for the great books program as "a parade of dead white males," pretty much lets you know where they're coming from. Their book choices focused almost exclusively on 20th century novels, and they basically ignored the "parade of Dead white males" they seem to care little for. In other words, they leave out 99% of the books that have been the most influential in shaping western thought and culture in the past 2000 years. Their recommendations for books of poetry fare no better, being limited again to mostly 20th century, and mostly female, poets.

In defense of their book choices, though, they note that the great majority of book groups, over 90% if I remember correctly, and composed entirely of women. They also note that books that stir up the most controversy are the ones that make the best reading group books. Given those two facts, their suggested reading lists make sense. If your reading interests go a bit deeper, however, or you already know the kind of books your group will be pursuing, their lists of suggested books will be of little use.

My suggestion: buy the book for the excellent advice on how to start and maintain a reading group. Look elsewhere, say Fadiman's "The New Lifetime Reading Plan," for suggestions on which books to read.

A very well edited book that does indeed list a good number of thought-provoking books... I was a little baffled by the non-inclusiveness of the work (most of the authors listed are white males, which does not accurately reflect my personal literary tendencies). Overall a good book that I would nonethless recommend.

I started a reading group about 6 months ago. I started with two friends and recruited the rest of the group over the Internet. This was a great guide and probably prevented me from making a lot of mistakes. I'd never even been in a reading group, so I had no idea there was so much to consider in forming and sustaining a group. Our group is going great, we're still a bit too large, but I'm sure we'll dwindle a bit over this first year. If you're considering starting a group, I suggest reading this book to help you along. Have fun!!

Just finished this book and found it to be interesting but also found that Hughes makes some huge jumps in logic. Pulling bits and pieces from the Bible, Greek mythology, and the Enuma elish (Sumerian creation story), he makes grand assumptions that certain proofs have been made without going through all the steps to tie them together.

All and all Hughes does make an interesting case that has as much if not more validity than any other creation story.

It's too bad this book is no longer available. It's a great primer for anyone seeking the ultimate truths of human history. If you don't have the time or desire to sit through the endless volumes of other writers, read this book first.

We know they are here. The question is, "Why are they here?"

Rather than address the ET issue in the usual way, Roswell, lights in the sky, etc., Hughes takes the reader back to the beginnings of humankind.  Following the lead of Sitchen, Van Daniken, and Cayce, with help from the Bible, he shows  specifically how and why "the Adam" was fashioned by the Anunnaki. 

Unless you are familiar with Cayce, the why will astound you.  At first one wants to say, "impossible", but Hughes does a good job of presenting evidence that makes the impossible seem possible. 

Written in clear concise language; well worth the price.