In September 1999 when I became a staff member of Miami University, I was given several books to read regarding Miami's history. Although I'm not a sports fan, I thoroughly enjoyed the Cradle of Coaches. The story of how the "famous" coaches came to be and why Miami was called the "cradle" is a fascinating story. Remember Ara Parashegian...he was a Miami coach. If you love to know how coaches became "famous", read Cradle of Coaches! Go Redhawks!

Compiled by professional linguist David J. Costa, The Miami-Illinois Language is an exhaustive grammatical reconstruction of the language spoken by the Miami and the Illinois Native Americans -- dialects of the Algonquian language family. The populations of the speakers of these languages were decimated by warfare and disease; now, The Miami-Illinois Language pieces together a complex technical map of how people once communicated, with information from surviving stories, historical sources, comparison with related languages and more. A seminal work of impeccable scholarship, The Miami-Illinois Language is very highly recommended for inclusion into Native American Studies in general, and Native American Linguistics reference collections in particular.

Mandy's really clever, tricking those reporters...except Hugo. Well, I admit he was tricked...but only from a while. I highly recommend this book. It's a pity. The Newspaper Kids series are great but it's not famous.

Nieve sobre Miami es una novela que muestra el lado oscuro de Miami. Los años dorados Miamenses en que, la cocaína fue formando una sociedad con principos morales alterados, por el poder y el placer, sin reparos, en donde, la cocaína, era la reina de la fiesta e hizo florecer la ciudad con tal rapidez, como cuando esta llega al cerebro. La novela muestra con la simplicidad de sus personajes, la corrupción que generó el uso y abuso de la droga, las falsas ilusiones y caídas que provocó su magia, y los tiempos que se vivieron en aquellos años de Nieve sobre Miami que, hoy casi parecen historia. Está muy bien llevada en esta novela corta, de corte policial, el tema de la Coca. También, contiene muchos datos históricos que, vale la pena repasar y nunca olvidar, para conocer la realidad de un Miami.

This is an exellent book! It is very resourcful for parents in need of something to do with their children!

Standiford paints a beautiful picture of the South Fl. streets, and tells a great story with many great characters

The book is a quick read about the life of South Florida pioneer Ralph Munroe and his family. For me it is interesting because I live near Ralph Munroe's homestead, now a Florida state park called The Barnacle. But to others, the story of Ralph Munroe and his family appeals on a different level. The timeless values of the man and the way they have endured in his family are something of universal appeal. This book may also appeal to sailing afficionados interested in learning about Munroe, who was an early proponent and proliferator of the Sharpie style of sailboats, as well as being the Commodore of the Biscayne Yacht Club.

A sharp and satisfying mystery with a fast paced story that is both glamorous and intricately plotted. Just the right size for reading on a plane ride or on a bruise.

The plot moves along quickly and abounds with humorous touches that weave through the suspenseful story. The characters are eccentric, loving, brave, swarthy and suave. This is the first in the series of Regan Reilly mysteries and sets the tone for those that follow.

PS - snagged refers to the panyhose industry....

Open the pages of this book to feel the heat on your face and sand between your toes. You're looking at some of the most whimsical and delightful architecture in the world. Imagine approaching this country for the first time from the water and being greated by these buildings. They are a testament to this country's creativity, humor and ability to dream into the future. And the best part is that they are so well preserved so that you can experience them in person inside and out.

This is the kind of book everyone needs that is trying to grow a tropical looking garden in cool or hot climates. I hope the publisher reprints this book soon.