I've never read a book that changed or impacted my life such as this one. My life has been changed forever. Thanks to Henry Skaggs for being so honest, open and transparent with his life and his walk with the Lord.

If anyone has ever longed to be in the presence of God -- literally-- and to have his power in you, this man, Henry Skaggs is someone to study. He writes about it in this book. His life and his family's life exemplifies God's grace and power, and this book gives a glimse into why he has this. The book is packed with spiritual truths and Biblical references. I have a much greater understanding of God's tremendous love for me and his desire and ability to do great things in me and through me. I thank God for this book.

Never have I read a book that has impacted my life such as this. Henry is a man after Gods own heart.

We returned from our trip to the States bearing this exciting, new cookbook. We love to cook and to read cookbooks, and have quite a collection. From several of them we return to use a handful of favorites each year. In this one, it reads like it will take a year to try all that sound so tempting. Shared the curried chutney spread on apple slices with friends to oohs and ahs! Our dinner of mushroom barley soup, peasant bread and batch of the fabulous brownies was a "winner"...as well as easy to prepare. Must now chose what to enjoy today. What a great gift for the holidays! Kudos to Hayday and Kim Rizk

This is a marvelous book for people who love to cook with fresh ingredients. I've been looking for a cold fruit soup recipe using yogurt for years that's similar to one we've had in our favorite restaurant, and there it was! Try the Chilled Strawberry Yogurt Soup -- it was wonderful! Also helpful are the hints on what to serve with recipes and other uses for them.

We returned from our trip to the States bearing this exciting, new cookbook. We love to cook and to read cookbooks, and have quite a collection. From several of them we return to use a handful of favorites over the year. In this one, it reads like it will take a year to try all that sound so tempting. Shared the curried chutney spread on apple slices with friends to oos and ahs! Our dinner of mushroom barley soup, peasant bread and fabulous brownies was a winner, as well as easy to prepare. Must now choose what to enjoy today. Kudos to Hayday and to Kim Rizk.

I love this so much because it's fun, it's awesome, and now I want all the I Spy books. The I spy school days book rules. The coolest part was where all the toys were. This review was dictated to me by my 7 yr. old son.

Just like the entire collection of I Spy books, this one was a must-have! The entire family gathers together to find the hidden objects in each picture, and it becomes a challenge to see who can find what first!

Our daughter has loved all of the I Spy books since about 20 months of age. (Before that we only gave her the board book versions). She "reads" them even more than our 4 year old who loves them too. Little ones this age enjoy sitting with an adult identifying familiar objects while learning new ones. She gets so excited trying to find all of a paticular multiple object on one page. I would give the I Spy books ten stars if I could!

A+++++++ books!

I bought our first copy of this book for my son when he was 2. We loved it to pieces! So, I bought another FIVE copies! We're on our third copy of the playhouse. My 14 month old daughter pulled the bedposts off tonight, but thanks to the miracle of tape, its been salvaged. It is a wonderful "toy", loads of fun for any age, though probably not for really young kids if you can't bear to see it destroyed. I could never train a two year old to handle a pop-up book carefully.

We just received this book as a birthday present last night and I can't tell you how much my daughter loves it. She played endless for HOURS with it. We finally had to go to bed and she cried for 30 min! She woke up this morning asking for it. If your child loves Maisy, this is perfect. You get to be in Maisy's world. I love that it's not electronic and high tech-it's perfect for little imaginations to explore and invent.

My 2 year old adores this book. We keep it at her grandmas house and she rushes to see it every time we visit. Not really a book - more like a dolls house that happens to fold flat and looks like a book! Actually when open it has 3 rooms - kitchen, bedroom and bathroom together with Maisie and lots of bits and pieces like her panda, clothes, food, hairbrush, soap, toothpaste, towel, cup,etc. Each room has lots of things to examine - the cover on the bed lifts up, the bedroom curtain pulls changing from day to night scene, the chest of drawers drawers pull out - the list is endless!! My little girl likes to take Maisie through a days routine and this includes undressing her, putting her in the shower or bath and then gently rubbing her with the cardboard towel saying "snug as a bug". A real joy. I know she would have loved it from about age 1 had I known about it then.

The title tells it all. Paul Cassel really can teach you Access 97 in just 14 days.

Cassel's style is challenging and yet approachable. But, then, so is his subject matter.

In the past, I have always been able to "play around" with programs and learn how to use them. Not with Access. When I tried to experiment on my own, I just seemed to fumble about.

Then I purchased the Cassel book, and everything has changed. I already have a database of research going, with lots of tables, forms, queries, and reports, etc. All for a mere hour or so a day for 14 days. Just as the title promises.

Super book. Well written. Very much worth the price. What more can I say?

Thanks,

Martha Casey mcasey123@msn.com

This book is a very solid intro to Access 97. It covers most of what you would hope to be covered in a text of this depth. The examples are easy to work with and demonstrate principles clearly. The text does not come with a CD, which no doubt kept the cost so reasonable. Example files that would have been on a CD are available for download from the web site, but are not mandatory for working the book examples. One problem is that some of the example files are not correctly set up to correspond to the chapter exercises. It is a shame that there is not a Teach Yourself More... follow up text to address topics like VBA and others not mentioned. Until that time, try Beginning Access VBA Programming by Smith and Sussman as a place to go from here.

As an Engineering Leader, my time is of a high commodity. I found this book to be all inclusive in helping me achieve the databases I desired in managing personnel, projects and tasks. the book is an excellent source for a novice access user in bringing them up to speed in understanding basic VBA programming and tips in creating databases. The beginning chapters are a little slow for intermediate users, but they are helpful as a "refresher" course. The remaining chapters are excellent and well laid out in understanding the material. I found that by reading the book and creating a specific database that would address my needs simultaneously was the favorable approach. Overall the book is highly recommended for novice to intermediate users. I also recommend .."Access 97 VBA programming" for any novice looking to further there knowledge. Both these books have allowed me to create databases that once were well out of my capabilities.

This is a beautiful, honest book about a family's love for their Golden Retriever. While the humans in the story are skillfully drawn, the central character is Amy--a loving and loved Golden Retriever. I cried at the end of the book. The lesson of the book is that a much loved dog can have a dramatic impact on a family's life--even if she isn't a search and rescue or therapy dog.

I agree with all the glowing reviews Golden Days: Memories of a Golden Retriever has been receiving, but I see something else in this book that no one else has mentioned yet--an added dimension that, I believe, gives this book its universal appeal. I think the author has written something much more than a book about a wonderful dog named Amy. Behind that captivating story is a meditation on the inevitability of the passage of time, almost an inquiry into the meaning of time and memory. Look at it: all the action takes place in a tiny geographic area, maybe a square mile at most. Very subtly moving across this canvas are the people whose lives touched this square mile--from prehistoric man to Indians and Pilgrims to pirates and finshermen and World War I aviators. Way behind the scenes there's a reference to great-grandparents, and grandparents and parents. A day in the past, the author seems to be saying, was their time, today is ours, tomorrow others will walk these same beaches, and that will be their day. I think it may well be this very quiet undercurrent that gives this slim book its punch and unforgettable power. I'd be interested to hear if any other readers have felt this too.

You don't have to own a golden retriever to read and really enjoy this beautiful book. As a dog lover that I am, I read anything which has to do with dogs regardless of breed. This book is similar to "the dogs of our lives", a book which touches your heart and brings tears & laughter as you read it. Thank you Mr. Vanderbilt for sharing your memories with us.

Now I love goosebumps books alot and once you start reading you cant stop! Now this book is about the Morris family (Lizzie, mum, dad, luke and lukes friend clay). They wanted to go on a trip to the zoo gardens but dad forgot the map. They got lost and looked everywhere, and when they gave up they stopped right in front of a sign it read: Horrorland 1 mile. So they decided to go there. When they got there and got out the car it exploded so they went in for help and found some people dressed in costumes called horrors and they said they'd fix the problem. So they went in and went on the coolest and scariest rides and were going to leave when...

One Day at Horrorland was an awesome book. A girl, Lizzie and her brother and his friend got lost in an amusement park while his mom and dad went to find a telephone. The family really wanted to go to the zoo, but they ended up here. The park was horrible. Monsters lived there, and tried to scare Lizzie. The book was eye-catching and I finally got to read it a year ago. It was exciting when Lizzie and her family and friend almost got dropped into the lake that sucked you up with sick noises. Well, my whole point: I enjoyed this wonderful book. - Alison MacDonald age 1

Finding themselves lost on a trip to Zoo Gardens Theme Park, Lizzy and Luke, their parents and their friend Clay end up at Horror Land. Things start to go wrong from the moment they arrive. First the car explodes leaving them stranded in a theme park with a group of monsters whose costumes look strangely real. Then there are the actual rides. At first Lizzy, Luke and Clay think they're pretty cool, and then they start to get scary. The house of mirrors, the doom-slide, the terrifying ride in a coffin. Soon Lizzy and the others are wondering if they will ever be able to leave Horror Land alive....

This was one of my favourite Goosebumps books. I read this four years ago when I was eight and loved it. It mixes comedy and suspense and adds several twists along the way. I recommend it to all fans of the series and nine to twelve year olds particularly.

Not since Bodo J. Baginski and Shalila Sharmon's book "Universal Life Energy" in 1988 has there been a book that has so much heart. JaneAnne Narrin's *One Degree Beyond: A REIKI Journey Into Energy Medicine* is a unique arrival on the literary scene - and one written directly from Heart.

Taking the methodology, a sublime methodology I might add, called *The Usui System of Natural Healing*, and how it can, with Intent, become one of the most powerful and effective ways to move Narrin, in "One Degree Beyond" shows how to put Reiki to work in one's life, indeed, even change the quality of one's life. For this she won the 1999 Visionary Award.

While the marketplace is awash with books on 'reiki' very few books, if any, explore the matter of personal transformation in conjunction with this simple practice, Reiki.

Narrin points out the place of Reiki in a living partnership with which one begins to have aa fuller and more resonant experience of Being Alive. And she does this in both a practical and eloquent way. In a sense, Reiki practice *is* pure channeling: when one has life experiences and by the relaxed observation of them brings forth insights that spring forth with intuition right from the heart of All That Is.

"One Degree Beyond. . ." is not a book teaching Reiki methodology per se (giving hand positions, and other data is more appropriate and accessible in a workshop setting,) but this book looks instead at the Essence of Reiki.

Having myself taught Reiki for many years, this (the Essence) is of special interest to me. I think whether one is a new or more advanced student, or knows little about this whole field of energetics and integrative therapy, Narrin's work engages the reader, always proposing new ways to look at things, including one's self.

Many,many books about Reiki that are out there these days just describe technical data. They appear to me to have limited ,if any, value - I think that one cannot really learn Reiki from a book. There is such a difference in depth and grace that one derives from the interaction between student and teacher.. .at least that is what my students tell me when they learn *The Usui System of Natural Healing, Reiki in conjunction with a personal transformation program called The ReikiTECH Workshop. After this intensive training, believe me, graduates of the workshop need not be reminded about technical data . . .and if one has not experienced Reiki training, method books are hardly going to attract the man on the street so-to-speak. The man on the street wantscpeace of mind. . .harmony. . .a way of feeling comfortable in his own skin. This is what "One Degree Beyond: A Reiki Journey Into Energy Medicine" is about . . .living an enriched life, plugging into Vital Life Force (which has never been so easy,) dissolving stress at its roots and moving into wellness (wholeness.)

In this regard, readers find Narrin's book to be rich with narrative and insight, and a practical interactive text. This can guide one to realise that, truly, the way forward for humanity is to get beyond "attachment to outcome" (having to always have things your own way) through the practice of Reiki, which engenders deep caring and attentiveness in the present moments of our lives. To 'participate in', rather than to be 'in control of' is a far more healthful and satisfying way of living. To be grateful for each moment as we walk through our lives, is to stand at the gateway to enlightenment. Here we may welcome an era of deep and abiding personal harmony to be enjoyed by each and every human being. So this is about *process* rather than the *results* . . .part of the paradigm shift as we move into the new millennium.

Having read the first edition of this book with great enthusiasm, I quickly got the second edition. Janeanne Narrin does it again, building bridges connecting many kinds of people, scientists, environmentalists, seekers on the spiritual path, weaving a common thread of thought. Readers are taken directly into the heart of Reiki Energy Medicine, a relaxation technique and transformative experience. Reiki, a down to earth system so simple yet profound. It assists peoples' innate wisdom to aid healing on all levels, a system finding its way into the medical community. If possible, the second edition of One Degree Beyond is even better than the first. It lights a torch revealing paths of exploration through scientific approaches, poetry and storytelling. This book is a gem, a guide for personal and planetary healing.

ONE DEGREE BEYOND is a compelling book which skillfully layers different aspects of Janeanne Narrin's reiki journey into an informative and inspiring work. Not only does the book portray her personal story of discovery, it also paints a convincing picture of the importance of this mysterious energy which connects all things. Creative exercises allow the reader to experience, firsthand, the benefits of reiki energy and to become mindful of living with integrity and balance. My "reiki consciousness" has greatly expanded as a result of this book!

My husband is not a reader, but he read this book; and loved it!! Entertaining, easy to understand, and just common sense for any marriage.

Leman is a comic with a vital message for healthy marriages. His common sense tips for improving your marriage and your sex life are actually things that can be easily incorporated into your life.

His writing style is clever, not churchy. Although, you know the message he delivers has a Christian foundation.

This book was a blessing in my marriage.

Dr. Lehman tells it likes is and gets right to the point. This book really helped me to understand my self, my husband, and our relationship. We have really improved the communication in our marriage.

I think Silver Days by Sonia Levitin was a great book. It deserves five stars. I think it really shows how hard it was for Jewish people to get a decent living when they fled from Nazi Germany. This great novel is a sequel to Journey to America. This story starts out where Journey to America left off. Lisa Platt and her family were awaiting tickets for a boat to America from their father, who already was in America. They had to wait one year in Switzerland for the tickets. They reached America just as World War II was beginning in Europe. When they saw their apartment, all they had for furniture were orange crates and beds. During this period, they endure racial discrimination. They feel that in order to get away from this is to move to California. When they get a house there, their treatment is about the same, but they believe it is much better than New York. At school, Lisa gets back to dancing after five years, but her teacher, who people call "The Nazi", does not allow her to take the classes until she practices. After her teacher accepts her into her class, she becomes one of the best dancers in the school. Along the way, she and her older sister Ruth fall in love. When they receive a letter from their old maid, they find out that what they have been missing is faith. In the end they go back to their roots, beliefs, rituals and everything they did in Germany, even though they wanted to be as American as possible.

The story I have chosen to write a review on is called Siler Days
by Sonia Levitin. It is a historical fiction book about a Jewish girl's life during the Holacost. Lisa Platt has moved to New York
from Germany to be safe from Adolf Hitler. Lisa lives with her mother and father and her two sisters Ruth and Annie. Lisa's family has very little money for food and a nice place to place to live. They struggle everyday to keep up with their very little money and their lives. The Platt's and Lisa never give up though. They have courage, hope and bravery. They're living through hard times but they hope to manage. This was a wonderful book and I hope others will read it. Sonia Levitin is a great writer so I suggest you read the other books she's written. If you decide to read Silver Days, have fun!

Silver Days, by Sonia Levitin is a story about a family that comes from Germany to the United States. Their Family moves to the United States because there is a war going on in Germany and they run from the Nazis. Everyone tries to adjust to the United States. The family tries to adjust to the United Sates. The family suffers with little money. However when the family starts helping everything gets better.

The novel is set in the United States. The theme of the novel would be if you stick together you could go though anything. The characters Ruth and Lisa adjust the most in good in bad ways. Lisa starts doing the things she likes and what she did in Germany. Everyone was very proud of her. Ruth fits in great and everyone likes her. She has a problem and doesn't know how to solve it. My favorite part in the book is when everyone starts getting better. The ending of the book was satisfying...

The author's style was very good. It was like you couldn't put the book down. I think that the author gives to many details. The vocabulary was very easy I either knew or I had already learned it in school. The part of the book I really dislike is when something really bad happens everyone gets under a lot of stress. I would recommend this book from ages 9-15 to read this book. People who like to read books about when we had wars and would like to learn what it would be like being in the middle of the war and people being prejudice would like to read this book. ...[Five stars.]
HLW