In this interactive book, the reader is allowed to try different ways of connecting with potential friends in a new school. It works well to stimulate discussion about ways of meeitng and making friends.

Parenting Press publishes "The Decision is Yours" series of books. Each book deals with common dilemmas faced by elementary or middle school students. At the end of each page, the reader is asked to make an ethical choice. Based on the choice, the story takes a different branching path. Positive, negative and intermediate outcomes are available. The potential outcomes are not sugar-coated. Sometimes even the "right" choice may not have an entirely happy

Carol Watkins, M.D.

This book not only helps children realize that they can make choices that affect their lives and attitudes, but also teaches them that they are not alone in facing the discomfort of being "the new kid." It shows them that their choices can affect how they meet and overcome the challanges of a new school situation. All parents who have children who are relocating should get this special gift for them

A "must have" for researchers! A valuable reference volume featuring the names of 2,200 of the state's first residents(as registered by their descendants),with birth and death dates and places, names of spouses, date and county of first settlement, and proof of residence. Also contains a register of First Families of Tennessee members, spouse index, selected photos of First Family of Tennessee ancestors and descendants, history of Tennessee from the earliest settlement to statehood, maps of Tennessee county creations, 1777-1796, listing of all Tennessee Counties with creation dates and parent counties. More than 450 pages, hardbound, with dust jacket.

The book is a culmination of the First Families of Tennessee (FFT)bicentennial project started by the East Tennessee Historical Society in 1992 to recognize the state's early residents and to identify their descendants.

A Genealogical MUST for Tennessee researchers! A reference volume featuring names of 2,200 of the state's first residences(as registered by their descendants), with birth and death dates and places, name of spouse, date and county of first settlement and proof of residence. Includes spouse index, register of FFT members, selected photos of FFT ancestors and escendants, history of Tennessee from earliest settlement to statehood, maps of Tennessee county creations, 1777-1796, listing all Tennessee counties with creation dates and parent counties.

The book is a culmination of the First Families of Tennessee (FFT) bicentennial project started by the East Tennessee Historical Society in 1992 to recognize the state's early residents and to identify their ancstors.

More than 450 pages, hardbound, with jacket.

We received this as a gift my son's first Christmas. He loved it from the start and it has always been one of his favorites. There are wonderful illustrations and movable images on every page. The text is simple and easy to read/understand. He is now turning 3 and still reads it, now with his new little brother just turning 1. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND![.]

In The First Seven Days, Alan, Linda, and Lindsay Parry successfully collaborate to blend a counting book with the biblical creation story. Very highly recommended for preschool through kindergarten age children, The First Seven Days is full of fun and interesting flaps, taps and pullouts to entertain and occupy busy youngsters.

Thanksgiving is given a new point of view and retelling in this very special picture book. Jean Craighead George, the Newbery Medal-winning author of JULIE OF THE WOLVES, as well as nearly 100 distinguished nature books for young readers, presents the story of the first Thanksgiving with warmth, fascinating detail, and lyrical as well as informative storytelling. Thomas Locker's colorful, classical paintings beautifully complement the author's words. The story begins with the formation of Plymouth Rock, a huge, two-million year old glacial mass that comes to rest in Cape Cod. Then the Pawtuxet tribe arrives, earning their living from the land, including Squanto, who is later captured by Englishmen and sold into slavery. Across the ocean, Pilgrims seeking religious freedom set out on a perilous voyage to America. Upon reaching the New World, they must deal with many hardships including disease, starvation, and death. Still the Pilgrims endure. In the springtime, Squanto, freed from slavery and now a member of another Indian tribe, arrives, bringing peace to the people of Plymouth. He teaches them how to grow crops, catch fish, hunt deer and turkey, showing the Pilgrims the importance of respecting the land and using it wisely. In 1621, after a bountiful harvest, a great celebratory feast takes place for three days, in which the people gather and eat and play games--the first Thanksgiving. This story is a unique portrayal of historical events, always keeping the reader intrigued and awed, with its terrific writing and inspirational illustrations. As she does in every one of her books, Jean Craighead George reminds us of the need to honor our natural resources and every living thing on the planet. In this story, too, she sends a message of peace that will inspire every person and reach beyond one day in November, to give thanks every day for what we have.

Want to know where Plymouth Rock came from and what it has to do with the pilgrims? What happened when the Mayflower finally sighted land? This is the book for you. The First Thanksgiving is history, community, geology, and science in a very beautifully illustrated and believable story of the colonization of Massachusetts. The pilgrims came to the New World looking for religious freedom only to be met by fear, death, hunger, and an insightful and helpful Pawtuxet, Squanto. It was from his willingness to share his knowledge that we have the celebration of Thanksgiving.

It's the illustrations in "Five Little Kittens" that make this book a pleasure. Elizabeth Sayles inviting pastel illustrations capture the essence of both human emotion and feline behavior with a charming balance of humor and mystery. It is the soft shapes and colors combined with the individual personalities of each little kitten that really make you want to snuggle up and share them with a little one....or two, or five. It's a must have for parents and children with a fondness for cats, a sense of humor, and an appreciation for art.

My daughter really likes this book. The story is about a mama and papa cat and their five little kittens. It begins with the kittens waking up in the morning and then being tucked into bed at night. They eat, bathe, and play with their little toy mouse during the day. My only complaint with the book (and it is minor) is that there are three pages that talk about the kittens bathing or washing. I would have preferred a little more variety in their daily activities, but it is still a wonderful book. My daughter really enjoys the rhyme.

I made the mistake of cracking this book's spine just before dinner & everyone wandering in, drooling to be fed, found me gone into the wilds of Kent in England where a young woman discovers her heart's desire in the form of falcons. I relished Emma Ford's memoirs of her early days with owls, falcons, eagles & a hilarious assortment of four legged friends & foes.

The only child of divorced parents, Emma Ford labored to fulfill her mother's kind expectations of a proper profession for herself; eagerly taking on her school assignments the quicker to take off to the castle & continue her training in falconry. Sounds like something out of medieval times?

Yes & no, this is one thoroughly modern young person who follows her heart & finds herself a player in medieval recreations, her eagles starring in films & dashing off to Arabia to hob knob with a sheik. All the while her sense of honor & dedication is developing even as a charming, self-possessed Heroine emerges. This is one fresh, focused young women who has garnered for herself & her beloved menagerie a unique & fascinating niche. A fabulous gift idea! Do check out my full review at [my website]

it is an honestly written book that tells of the authors experiences-- her disappointments, her hopes and how she was introduced to falconry. it contains a variation of experiences, and there are more instances not related to falconry than expected.

My six year old loves Fluffy and his bad attitude and I have to confess so do I. When I'm overdosing on the treacly, politically correct reading material that comes home from school Fluffy is the perfect antidote

I have read two of the Fluffy books. I love them and so do my kids. I cannot wait to read the other two about Fluffy. These are books I don't mind reading over and over with my children. Thank you for them!

The book is indeed a very detailed way to detox with the Food Combining Method. I found it extremely useful.

I read this book in one evening. For anyone sick of dieting and starving themselves, food combining is the way to go. This book is actually about cleansing your body in a two day regimen, but gives insight to a healhful way of eating.

I bought this guide because I needed some innovative ideas for public relations without spending a fortune. Lambert really made it an easy read and I saw more results using her ideas than I have my own the past 10 years. Buy the book! Then don't be afraid to try out even the most insane sounding measures she suggests.

Great Book! I Found These step-by-step guides easy-to-read, and easy to understand! The books are packed with information. They reminded me of "cliff Notes" from my college days.The information is comprehensive without the fluff you find in so many of the more expensive books out there on the subject. The books are also packed with resources such as phone numbers and the web sites of the companies they are discussing - there is no "theory" just great information.

Banister's method of examining Mormonism is original, disarmingly simple, and starkly clear: She quotes and documents (with adequate context), without interpretations of her own, earlier authoritative LDS statements side by side with later ones on exactly the same topic, then asks a question and provides choice-boxes for the reader to check, or space to write in an answer. This method is followed for over 650 questions.

In essence, she asks if two clearly inconsistent or contradictory statements can both be true, and if not, which, if either, is true, and how the reader could decide this. She never tells the reader that anything is untrue; she just presents and asks. Thus, the book serves as a test of honesty as well as of clear thinking.

The cumulative effect of 650+ such quote comparisons and questions is powerful. An example: After documenting opposing authoritative quotes, she asks, "Can you explain how [Mormon Apostle's name] could have said that prophecy was being fulfilled [which he did say] if such prophecy never existed and was only a 'typographical error' [which another LDS authority's letter states]? Yes_[Give Explanation]______________________ No______."

Another: "Since only about 40% of 2,200 pages [of Joseph Smith's personal history] was completed at the time of Joseph Smith's death [which previous, authoritative quotes demonstrated], could he have 'thoroughly supervised the writing of his history' as the Preface to the History states? Yes ___ No _ "

Another: "If Joseph Smith was 'troubled" about the use of liquor, why did he issue himself a liquor license? Reason: __________ ".

The author is always respectful, never rhetorical, never gloats. There is only the analog of, "Since you have testified under oath to this court that you, your wife and two children were in Los Angeles at noon on Mother's Day 2001, why does a Macy's security camera in New York City clearly show all four of you together there at noon on the same day?"

Listen, if there is a mormon in your life, you simply must give them this book. It is NOT "anti-mormon" in the least, as it only quotes from LDS sources and the Bible. It goes through many different areas and asks the reader to reconcile various teachings in different sources with each other, with the Bible, with other LDS teachings, etc.

All I can say is, "WOW!" The author is extremely gracious, and is on a TRUTH quest. She opens the book with quotes from LDS leaders INVITING people to TEST and investigate the LDS beliefs.

Many of her questions are questions I had as well.

Her questions force the reader to come to terms with the fact that LDS teachings are often inconsistent with each other, and with the Bible. This book will help LDS folks see the many errors in their beliefs.

I highly recommend this book both, especially as a tool...give it to an LDS member and ask for their input...the questions are unanswered and you can ask them to help you get the answers.

Through answering the questions, the LDS person will at least face the actual teachings that are so problematic. Since it is not a traditional book (there is no dialogue, or traditional writing...only questions and source material presented to back-up the question), it is not seen as anti-LDS.

This is the ONE book to buy and GIVE to LDS'ers!