Jacques-yves Cousteau:Exploring the Wonders of the Deep(Innovative Minds) is a very well written book. Its shows the true wonder of the sea and helps us to fathom our planets true beauty through the ocean. This book is a shining example of a book to capture the heart of Captian Cousteau in the pages of this book. The information in this documentory have shown me the true nature of this world and its ocean. This book is a wonderful resource to the ocean and not only the life, but the mind of Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

The Book is a great collection of articles for the avid historian of Japanese history, or perhaps the struggling college student. The book is well-compiled and thurough. A very good refrence for information on the Tokugawa Era.

My name is Dr. Curry R. Blake. I am the General Overseer of Dr. John G. Lake's International Apostolic Council. Rev. Wilford Reidt, the author of this book was a dear friend of mine. The material in the book is not the usual info rehashed into a new form. Wilford wanted to try to reveal some of what Dr. Lake was like and what it was like to see behind the scenes of this ministry. Many heretofore unpublished stories are revealed, as well as some personal observations. There was perhaps no better person to write a book such as this, as Wilford was also married to Lake's daughter, Gertrude. When you complete this book, you will not only know more about Dr. Lake, but you will also feel as though you know him, and you will gain valuable insight into what it takes to carry the healing anointing as this man did. healingrooms@minister.com

This book was one of about 20 or so books I used in my classroom for a self-guided and self-paced unit on oceanography. It was one of the most-used books in my selection - students were quickly absorbed by the beautiful illustrations, and used it not only for their research, but were also seen choosing it for independent choice reading. The book was useful in sparking interest in marine biology, and gave a basic understanding of the content addressed. It was useful as a starting point for further research, but did not give the detail their research required. In all, I would recommend this book as a lovely and colorful introduction to oceanography.

This is a book Osprey needed to make and Robert Dorr did a great job. It has information on American and Soviet Aces. The book talks about famous aircraft, like the Mustang, Corsair, Mig 15, and Sabre. The info on Soviet aces was a nice surprise. The facts about British, South African, and Australian aces were an extra bonus. I only wish the book had given info on North Korean and Chinese aces.

For anyone who wants to know more about this fascinating figure of Arthurian legend than can be gleaned from one-page entries in sources like The New Arthurian Encyclopedia and The Arthurian Name Dictionary, there are really only two places to turn: the original sources; or this indispensable little volume.

Dean traces the development of the character and trappings of the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian literature. He deals well with the issues surrounding the character's pre-history while avoiding rash speculation, and devotes most of his space in equal parts to Malory's Nimue, Tennyson's Viviene, and the versions of contemporary writers.

I was particularly impressed with his penetrating critical insights regarding Marion Zimmer Bradley's _Mists of Avalon_. Having dealt so well with Bradley, however, Dean oddly makes no mention in this too-short book of the vastly superior work of Mary Stewart, who was able to make Nimue a strong and compelling character without (as in Bradley) detracting from the male figures of Merlin and Arthur. (The only thing I can think of is that, compelling as Stewart's Nimue is, she is a less central character than Bradley's Vivian.)

This cheaply made cloth-bound book has the look of a small- press job; which means two things. First, perhaps because the press run was small, it is on the expensive side for so short a book (less than 60 pages). Second, the red dye on the cover begins to scratch off almost immediately. If this is likely to bother you, you might want to have some contact paper to cover it when it arrives.

All in all, though, I'm most pleased to have this well-written and informative book in my library.

"The Lake" is a very fun read. The characters are portrayed very well. I would like to see much more from this author. Before I found "The Lake" in my grandmother's book collection, I had never heard of Mr. Jensen. I read horror (go Stephen King!) so naturally I loved it. I was surprised that is was so good. Because usually your better books are the more heard of ones. Like I said, I would like to see MUCH more from R. J. Jensen!

Good book. Very good book that made me think about how to catch fish from the float tube. Read and enjoy.

In some circles, "Lake Moobegon Days" is being promoted with the idea that "If you like Garrison Keillor, you'll love Lake Moobegon Days." Although a Moobegon reader might suspect the book's author Dan Vance was influenced by Garrison Keillor, it's a fact that Vance has been working on "Lake Moobegon Days" for a couple of decades. Regardless, "Moobegon" easily meets the expectations of readers looking for a Keillor-like experience.

The characters, locales, action and dialogue all led this reader to make comments like "Has Vance been taking notes in our corner cafe?" or "How did he get my Uncle Stanley down on paper so well?" Yet, Vance swears it's all fiction.

Except for the most urbanized readers (those who have no sense of nostalgia and no experience with it), anyone who picks up this book is in for a delightful read. I enjoyed becoming acquainted (or reacquainted) with colorful characters, many of whom put the "care" into character. Fiction? Perhaps. Truth? Indeed.

Lake Placid is still one of the greatest winter sports destinations in the world. As host of the III and XIII Winter Olympics, Lake Placid has a lasting Olympic legacy. This book, written in the seventies, traces the development of the community pre-1932 when it hosted its first games through their successful bid to host them again in 1980. Topics include the development of Whiteface Mt., the ski jumping complex, and Mt. Van Hoevenberg. It's out of print now apparently. I found the book in a Lake Placid bookseller.