I actually heard about this book as a result of sending a query to Michael Snell. He sent my "proposal" back with a nice note and a recommendation to get this book. It wasn't available in any of the bookstores in my area without use of special order, so I was a skeptic at first.

I obtained a copy of this book and eagerly flipped through the pages. Not only did I learn that I hadn't the slightest idea about what I was getting myself into, but I also learned that I had a lot of work ahead of me if I wanted to be a success.

I've been recommending this book as a jumping off point for other authors I know looking for agents and publications. This book, of course, doesn't guarantee you'll be a success in your venture . . . but it does a wonderful job showing you what steps to take.

Will I get published as a result of this book? Only time will tell, but I remain optomistic now that I've got the right tools.

I've been doing PR for books for 25 years and I learned a "bunch" from this book. Lively writing- lots of good advice. You should read other books on the subject .. (How to Get Publicity by Bill Parkhurst is a good one) but you will get a lot out of this book! Rick Frishman Pres. Planned TV Arts (NYC) Co-author GUERRILLA PUBLICITY & GUERRILLA MARKETING FOR WRITERS

From Book Idea to Bestseller is true to its name. I wrote my own book, Making your Record: Courtroom Guidebook for Attorneys and Law Students on sale now on Amazon.com, following the guidelines of this book and managed to get it published without the assistance of an agent. I wholeheartedly believe only because I followed the sound advice given by the authors based on the step by step, chapter by chapter principles, explained in a simple and coherent fashion, I obtained my goal. Mr. Snell and the Bakers come across as down-to-earth people. Their writing style is one in which the reader feels as if they have a personal relationship with the authors, wherein one can vent their frustrations and read an excerpt telling one to be patient...this process takes time. The authors were and are my mentors in the publishing business. Through their words and examples, they display their credibility, expertise, and experience in teaching one how to open and get through the mysterious locked doors of the publishing houses. Having reached my own goal of getting my first book published, I recommend this book highly to anyone who would like to enter the writing business either as a hobby or a profession.

Leticia Araujo Perez, author

I saw the movie, and the book was just as good! This book is recommended for any teenage, I guarantee you will like it if you are in High School or are just interested in an excellent book to entertain you.

I loved this book! If you've seen the movie, and liked it, than you have to read the book. It has added scenes, better descriptions, and eight pages of color photos.

This book was great! It was so much like the movie. I love how you can see the movie and then read the book and remember parts when you've forgotten them and can't go back to see the movie again. I suggest this book to EVERYONE. Who has or has not seen the movie.

I got this book a few years ago but I have read it 3 or 4 times since. It is a good book that deals with friendship while telling stories in between. I am wondering if the stories are true but that does not really matter. It's great.

Having good friends is very important in life. However lots of times people end up choosing the wrong friends or they become not being a good friend. This book will give you lots of info on friendship. Camy Baker even had some people she knows and including herself talk about stories that they had when they were younger about friendship. In this book there are 30 rules to follow. Your best friend can even seem like your sister if you are that close. Which is probably why its called Love You Like a Sister. Here are the 30 rules.
*Always and Forever Cherish Your True Friends
*You'll Make Friends Theres No Need To Force It
*It's Okay To Make The First Move
*Everyone Gets Rejected Once In A While
*Conversations Are Easy-Don't Be Afraid Of Them
*Learn How To Listen
*Try To Have A Varied Group Of Friends
*It's Okay Not To Have a Best Friend
*It's Okay To Fight
*But Don't Fight Over Boys
*Take Some Time To Cool Down
*Show Your Friend You Care
*Don't Push Too Hard
*Be Open With Your Feelings
*Keep A Secret
*If Its A Big Secret Tell An Adult
*Let Them Make Their Own Mistakes
*Don't Start Nasty Rumors-Ever!
*Find Something Good About Someone You Don't Like
*If A Friend Bothers You, It's Okay To Tell Her
*Be A Leader Not A Follower
*Learn The Power Of The Word NO
*It Takes A Confident And Mature Person To Apologize
*Try Not To Be Controlling Of Your Friends
*Choose Your Friends Carefully
*Let Go When You Have To
*Forget The Rules
*Have Fun
*Learn The Friendship Poem
*The Finale Rule
Well there you have it the 30 rules of making and being a better friend. But buy the book to see what they mean. There are even Questions and Answers in the Back of the book. Your Question might be answered.

Love You Like a Sister is a really helpful book. It gives you inside scoop on how to be a better friend and choose better friends. You might think that you know everything there is to about friendship but when I read this book I learned a lot of knew things. I was also a little surprised and I am glad that I bought it when I had the chance. For people who don't have many friends this might be a good book for them and make sure you choose the good friends that you can rely on.

I found the book a very touching account of a daughters struggle with her mothers illness. Allowing others a much needed insite when facing the prognosis of this debilitating disease...the reader that wrote that it was 'self serving and fluff' obviously was looking for more in the league of medical advice. When this was clearly written as a coping mechanism, which the writer clearly conveys to the reader. If your looking to read something insightful into what to expect from you loved one on the long journey ahead this I highly recommend, its from the heart & a firsthand everyday experience. It gives some much needed helpful advise on caring for your loved ones changing needs, and insightful view on what you need to look out for with regards to nursing homes for our elderly loved ones. Since most of us never have had to think of the need for them, until its to late and the only thing we can think of is a quick solution for our loved ones. In other words it plants seeds where only earth was, giving us something to think on. It was a good read, I could not put the book down just as another review wrote...it took me was tears to smiles, a gamut of emotions.

I have read this book and enjoyed it very much. However, I was appalled when reading the negative review with only one star given to this book. It sounds as though the reviewer is somewhat bitter with their own lot in life. They also give the impression of being heartless, extremely jealous and rather judgmental regarding the writer and this book. How can anyone, not even knowing the writer refer to her as being selfserving. This book is anything but selfserving and a lot of fluff. In addition, anyone who starts a sentence in lower case as that reviewer did, leads me to question their intelligence. To all those reading this review, the book is well worth reading!

Having had a similar experence in our family, I could truly relate to this story.

Verna's poems are not only straight from the heart, but brilliantly written with warmth of heart and true feeling.

I couldn't help but read this book in one night, for I found it was impossible for me to put down. I found myself laughing at the humorous portions of the book as well as crying when she expressed her innermost and personal feelings in regard to caring for her mother. Verna obviously loved her mother dearly as can be felt by reading her story. Although her mother died as most Alzheimer's sufferers do, Verna told her story in the most heartwarming of fashions.

I truly feel this is a must read for anyone experiencing this sad , but realistic problem in our society today.

Fine picture of an often-maligned woman. A few historial inaccuracies, but well written and enlightening. Follows the same path as the much newer book by Kay duPont, "Loving Mr. Lincoln: The Personal Diaries of Mary Todd Lincoln," which, in fact, Jean Baker endorsed.

As I have learned after reading, and watching many documentries,and books about the Lincoln family.I have learnd one unpleasent thing.Mrs.Lincoln has been horibely treated in history.
I rember a kind of quote in the Lincoln A House Divided special where someone said that she was more intelegent then most men she knew.
Mary was intelegent.She studied politacts and was a Bell in Kentucky.Though she did have ovbius emotional problems and fits of depressions--So did Abraham.However this is often over looked becaouse of his status.

I think this has to be one of my favorite matriels out there about Mary.An excelent read,with informtiove information.
A good sense of what Mary must have been like.Which is something that most books lack about Mrs.Lincoln.This book is a true gem.

Jean Baker's biography of Mary Todd Lincoln is a well written work on an individual whose life was at once extraordinarily blessed and tragically cursed. Born in
Lexington to an upper middle class family with a long history in Kentucky, Mary was given both the traditional lifestyle of the young southern belle and the unusual
opportunity of an education. During a time when most women of her social class were almost invisible to the public world, Mary was better educated, more
outgoing, more inclined to express a personal opinion, and more ambitious than others of her set. To some extent these are the reasons she reached the White
House. They are also responsible for some of her social problems after leaving Washington. In fact, except for the early loss of her husband and children--a
common tragedy for many women of the time--most of Mary Lincoln's troubles were the outcome of her attitudes toward others and her extraordinary self
absorption. Even the loss of close family members merely presented an opportunity for her to assume the role of heroine in her own tragic drama, and she carried
her mourning to extremes rather than give up center stage. Focus became not the sad death of young men at the very beginning of their lives or of a national loss
of a great leader, but Mary Todd Lincoln's grief. When others refused to make her the center of their attention indefinitely, she apparently felt they were
unreasonable, and her outbursts alienated many who might have helped her far more and more readily than they ultimately did. To say that she was a woman with
great psychological and situation problems is an understatement.
Professor Baker tends to put a feminist spin on the events of Mary Lincoln's life, seeing her as a victim of the misogynistic, paternalistic environment of her times
and, as a woman ahead of her time, a prime target for male backlash. To some extent this may be--probably is--true, but not entirely. Certainly there were as
many, if not probably more, women who disliked her, some of them formerly close friends. In defense of the men and women of the mid nineteenth century, the
behavioral expectations of the day simply were what they were and putting their social mores on trial at this late date is not only unjust, it's pointless. Even in our
own society, which tolerates a far greater variance in behavior and where rapid communication allows us to share what's new more globally, there are still
behaviors that raise eyebrows. Like the society of Mary's day, we don't like to have our sense of what's "right" offended. To see this more personally, one has
merely to cross cultural lines, from say western to middle easter for instance, to feel the high dudgeon that the people of Mary's environment may have felt over her
breeches of expected behavior.
One of the figures in the story, most often vilified as the Bad Son, is Robert Lincoln. I had heard before the story of his consigning his mother to a sanitarium. The
book, while it makes of him just as much a villain, also provides enough details so the more critical reader might decern a less sinister view of these events. In his
defense I don't think that Robert Lincoln was quite the conniving, greedy man he is depicted--although I have to admit I've not read a biography of the man. He
certainly was able to provide a clear accounting of his management of his mother's funds. I suspect that he was merely a product of his age. That he was a very
rigid, conservative individual--as lawyers tend to be in any age--with political ambitions of his own can hardly be held against him. He certainly doesn't seem to
have used his mother's income to further his own agenda. From the author's own description of her, Mary Lincoln was self centered, outspoken, and eccentric.
She was also inclined to see others in black and white rather than in shades of gray, either for or against her, a friend to be clutched to her bosom or an enemy to
be driven away with every means available to her. Furthermore her shopping, which became the focus of her insanity trial, apparently was abnormal for the age. In
fact, even in our own time, excessive spending can be seen as a type of addictive or compulsive behavior and can and occasionally does lead to the bankruptcy
that Robert Lincoln feared would be his mother's fate if left to her own devises. Her 64 trunks--and the old Saratogas were not exactly carry-ons--of
possessions, weighing some 4 tons, would suggest that maybe her behavior really was a little out of hand. In his defense is the fact that he was surrounded by a
society that saw his mother's behavior as embarrassing if not outright insane and by advisors who agreed with his point of view and urged him to pursue the
course he did. That he should suborn perjury in an effort to bring his mother's behavior more in line with public expectations and her spending under better control
is tragic perhaps, but not necessarily evil. It might be pointed out that in growing up in the LIncoln household, there appeared to be only two methods of dealing
with mother, either rebel and fight for your own identity, as Robert Lincoln seems to have done, or allow oneself to be totally absorbed by her personality, as the
other sons seem to have done. Robert was never going to be his mother's favorite son. It might be pointed out, that he is also the only one to have survived her.
For those who are more inclined to understand the period itself, one of the more interesting aspects of Professor Baker's work is the clearer picture of the man
Lincoln that arises when he becomes a collateral, almost an incidental, character in the story. The events that lead to his death and ultimate cultural "deification"
are more evident, and his personality becomes more human. Factors in his personal life which may have effected his presidency are certainly much clearer.
Although I don't necessarily agree with some of Professor Baker's assessments, I think the book was very well written. It certainly kept my attention from beginning
to end. It is also very thoroughly researched. I think the chronicle of women's contributions to our world is far too under represented, and I welcome the addition of
this biography in partial remedy of that omission.

Where are the definitions? This book goes into every nuance about making a bow, as described by absolutely fanatical bowyers. A little bit of humor and a few personal stories are related, making it a more entertaining read. Every chapter is quite thorough and caters to the novice except the longest (at around 75 pages) and most important chapter, "Bow Design & Performance," which for some reason assumes that you know what tillering, set, draw weight, draw length, string height, string stretch, etc., mean. Some of these terms are somewhat self-explanatory and some are given specific attention, but again, the basics are ignored. I had to skip the chapter and read further for tidbits of clarification and then had to go to some other sources to become familiar with just what these terms mean. What is a "bible" on a subject without the basics described thoroughly?

I bought this for my Dad, who is into bows. It has tons of information about the history of ancient bow making, arrows, all kinds of stuff. I only browsed through it, but I can tell you that if you are interested in getting into making your own kit, you should get yourself these bowyers bibles to start.

I'm at a loss for words. Absolutly fantastic. I searched and I searched for scraps of information on this subject, and finally ran across this book. I was completely overwhelmed by all the well-presented information the authors managed to pack into 300+ pages. Two sleepless nights of solid reading passed and now I seem find my way into the forest to cut bowstaves every time I leave the house.

Pages are filled with cutesy commentary unrelated to the subject matter at hand, and subject matter (when the author finally gets around to it) is replete with vague and undefined references that beg instead of answering questions necessary to make the material useful. Don't buy this book expecting to get well thought out, helpful instruction, if you do you will be disappointed.

Very useful reference for anyone learning Acrobat 5. A bit verbose at times.

In my consulting business the use of Aadobe Acrobat is required. But I never really understood it.

Donna Baker's Adobe Aacrobat 5: The Professional User's Guide made it very understandable. She has done a very good job, it is a easy read, and what is stated works.

Thanks,

Harvey

To those who are thinking of purchasing a commentary on Romans, don't buy this one (especially if you're a very traditional Protestant). Schreiner believes that "righteousness" (Gk. dikaios, dikaiosune, dikaioo) is also "transformative" (Romanism) rather than only "forensic" (Luther, Calvin, et al).
His other discussions in the Book of Romans are good (e.g. Rom. 9 and 11 especially), however he denies his "Protestant" and "Reformed" heritage by this fatal error. His view of faith, works, justification, sanctification, and perseverance throughout the commentary demonstrates that he is only a pseudo-Protestant/Reformed. Schreiner is a compromiser and many pastors and lay people thinking of purchasing a commentary on Romans should stay away from this one for their own spiritual health. If one wants a good commentary on Romans from a Protestant/Evangelical perspective refer to commentaries written by John Murray (NICNT), Douglas Moo (NICNT and WEC), E. F. Harrison (EBC), F. F. Bruce (TNTC), Matthew Black (NCB), Robert Mounce (NABC), John Witmer (BKC), Anders Nygren, Martin Luther, and John MacArthur.

Schreiner's work is excellent as the other reviews have suggested. A few comments before you buy it:

First, Schreiner examines Romans section by section, not verse by verse. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but if you wish to lookup a specific verse you have to read through several paragraphs (or pages!) to find the discussion on the verse. Individual verses are not marked in the text.

Second, a knowledge of Greek is most helpful. When beginning a discussion on a phrase or sentence, Schreiner writes it in Greek and then provides the transliteration and the English in parentheses. For the rest of his discussion, however, he only uses the Greek letters. Often his discussion will go on for a few pages which makes it difficult for non-Greek readers to figure out which words he is talking about. I found myself frequently flipping pages trying to find out what the word he was discussing meant. Students with an elementary knowledge of Greek should not have a problem.

Schreiner's commentary is an excellent presentation of the reformed faith. However, if you have no knowledge of Greek you are probably better off using Douglas Moo's commentary.

As a pastor, I have used many commentaries on Romans in my preaching and teaching. This volume by Schreiner is now the best single volume commentary on Romans. This may surprise many, since Moo's NICNT is also a recent release. However, while Moo is also outstanding in many ways, I prefer Schreiner both exegetically and theologically. While Moo's book is a little larger and more detailed, he sometimes loses the forest by focusing on the trees. Schreiner never loses the narrative progress of the the letter, and thus his discussions of the individual passages is always consciously contextual. Additionally, Schreiner is more nuanced in linguistics and semantics, and thus his exegetical decisions are more discerning. When Moo and Schreiner disagreed, I usually found Schreiner's arguments more compelling. My first pick is Scheiner, but I would not want to be without Moo either. My advice is to consult both (along with Cranfield and Murray) for any in depth teaching or preaching in Romans.

This is a GREAT anthology. The best writers in Horror select their favorite horror stories. The best thing about that is they tell you why. It helps understand what to look for in a horror story, what makes one great, and why so much in horror is just dross. We see just how important Robert Bloch has been and, sadly, much of his work is out-of-print. Richard Matheson is here too, of course, and the story selected is one I wasn't familiar with. The classics are here too: The Tell-Tale Heart, Young Goodman Brown, and two from Lovecraft. The most interesting selection is The Human Chair by Edogawa Rampo, selected by Harlan Ellison.

"My Favorite Horror Story" is exactly what it says it is. A handful of today's better known horror authors, including the omnipresent Stephen King, and the slightly less inevitable Poppy Z. Brite ( I loved her introduction to Ramsey Campbell's "The Pattern." Very funny.) The main drawback to this book is that some of the stories have been very heavily anthologized, such as the two Lovecraft tales and Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart." And can anyone actually read "Young Goodman Brown" and not suffer horrible high-school flashbacks? That said, let us move on to the high points of the anthology. My three favorites would be the aforementioned "The Pattern," which is among Campbell's best work and is absolutely terrifying. I believe that Mr. Campbell has always done his best work in short fiction (with exceptions such as "The Parasite") and this story serves to reinforce my opinion. Look up his excellent short story collections "Waking Nightmares," and "Ghosts and Grisly Things" if you have an interest in his style. "The Father-Thing" by Philip K. Dick may seem to be out of place in a horror anthology at first, but after you read it, you may never look at your dad in the same way! Chilling. All of the late Mr. Dick's books come VERY highly recommended from me. "The Inner Room" by Robert Aickman may not seem to be as relentlessly horrifying as some of the other stories, but it has a way of nagging at your mind that leads to some very disturbing thoughts. Seek out "Cold Hand in Mine" which is lamentably out of print, for more work by this unsung hero of atmospheric, ghostly horror tales. All in all, this is quite a good collection. Every fan of horror will find something they like here.

This anthology of horror stories are favorites of noted writers. That Edgar Allen Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, and Robert Bloch are selected is no surprise. That the hoary, high school, standard, "Young Goodman Brown" is also here is unexpected. To give Mr. Hawthorne his due, the story does belong in this anthology. It is more enjoyable the second time around.
Each favorite story is prefaced by an author's introduction. The writer briefly explains how this story inspired and influenced their careers.
My favorite selections were:
1. Paul Wilson's choice, "The Distributor" by Richard Matheson. This story seems reminiscent of "The Auctioneer" and Stephen King's "Needful Things". The new stranger in town who seems to good to be true.
2. Joe R. Lansdale's choice, "The Animal Fair" by Robert Bloch. This story has not one ghost or ghoulie and nary a supernatural event. It was a horrifying, depressing, and pathetic(I don't mean this as a put down) story. The description of the Fair is a bleakly realistic portrayal. I really can empathize with the hot dog episode.
3. Harlan Ellison's choice, "The Human Chair" by Edigawa Rampo. It was a perversely humorous piece. Warning: after reading this you may say, "Nevermore!" to a La-Z-Boy.;-)
Other authors choices such as Peter Straub, Stephen King, and Joyce Carol Oates are present. They are fine choices. What are they? Find out and read the book!

We had this book and lost it on a return airplane trip from Grandma and Grandpa's house. My almost four-year-old depended on this book as a bedtime story (and sometimes she'd get me to read it in the morning). Needless to say, she was quite sad about losing the book. We've borrowed it from the library, but that only satisfies until you have to return it. This book will be one of her birthday presents. She just loves the story and other versions will not satisfy her. Since she has memorized this version, other versions are either too short or skip over some of the best parts. The illustrations are excellent and the text is appropriate for young children (the evil queen is not too scary). Of course, Snow White is one of the best Disney stories and if you have the video, this book is an excellent complement because it follows the storyline very closely.

I thought that Walt Disney's "Snow white and the seven dwarfs" was a great book for children
everywhere. Its the classic story of Snow White coming and staying with the seven adorable dwarfs, who all have
great personalities of their own. I think that children would love to read this book over and over again. Its
definitely a book that children will remember for a very long time. The thing about this book that makes it so great
is the magnificent ending. So I recommend this book to children, and maybe even adults, because its just one of
them books that makes you smile when you read it.

I think the person who said this book makes dwarfs look lazy, needs to re-read this book. It shows how much they loved Snow White and cared about her. Too many of you so called goody two shoes needs to really sit and think how wonderful Mr. Disney's books are. Those dwarfs cared about snow white showed that it was ok for a man to cry and be sensative. Some of the woman now a days need to realized that woman do cook and clean and men still do go out to work. As a single parent of three grown children, who worked and reared my children by myself, I read all the Disney books to my children and I am now reading to my grandchildren. Wake up America, Power Rangers are dangerous to our Children not Snow White. This generation now needs more stories like Snow White to show how sensative even Little People can be. Get your heads out of the ground. We all need to learn how to love one another and how to be sensative once again in this cruel world.