I highly recommend this book to all bereaved parents that have lost a baby. It warmed my soul and offered me comfort shortly after my loss. I've had this beautiful book for nearly 4 years now, and I still read it. "Mrs. Duck and The Woman" has helped give me hope for better days ahead and offered me insight into my own feelings of grief. This short but very touching and sweet story let me see that my little angel continues to live on within my heart.

A beautifully written story about a mother coming to terms with the loss of her son, Dakota. She befriends a duck who has shared a similar loss and it offers a new perspective on what has occurred. Wonderful imagery, wonderful story. An excellent book for the newly bereaved.

Kara has an extraordinary way of explaining grief and its processes. This book touches your heart and makes you understand.

This book is one of my favorite books I have ever read. It is one of those gems you find that no one else seems to know about. The illustrations are fun, the story is comical, not in a silly, stupid way that some "funny" stories can be, but in a way that will actually make you laugh out loud. And the story is actually a very nice story, ending without giving you the sense that other books can of, "Well, it had some nice parts, but what was the point?" I enjoyed it as a child, and I still enjoy it as an adult (well, semi-adult). I only hope that my copy will survive for my own children.

I chose this book because it is by my fourth favorite comedien, Terry Jones. It is about a boy named Nicobobinus and his friend Rosie, who go to find the land of the Dragons, because Nicobobinus can do anything. My favorite character is the Golden man, because it is funny that a gold statue walks, talks, and has servents.

This book is a great one for any young, or old person who is looking for a wonderful, and adventurous story. I read this book a long time ago and couldn't help but look it up to see if there were more readers who felt the same way about it.It is about a young boy and girl who go on a long journey to find dragons blood.They have a very close call many times, but they finaly find it and continue on their journey safely.I can't wait to read it again.

Most of what professional psychotherapists read professionally is either theory or research. Rarely are we privileged to get such insight into the personal and professional development of other therapists. In this volume, a distinguished group of mostly psychoanalytically oriented clinicians openly discuss the evolution of their beliefs about doing therapy and the sometimes subtle and sometimes radical changes they have undergone. Sometimes the personal revelations are incredibly moving as in Simon Budman's discussion of his aortic aneurysm and its effect on his understanding of what he calls "existential and spiritual issues." There are also some surpises as in Sophie Freud's confession that were she younger she would seek training in the type of solution-focused brief therapy practiced by Insoo Kim Berg. Frequently I found myself nodding with recognition as with Carolynn Maltas' struggle to integrate (apparently) conflicting perspectives such as the family systemic and the psychodynamic. Finally, I appreciated the emphasis of Lillian Comas-Diaz on the importance of understanding culture in working with clients. While the book is not representative of the entire field of psychotherapy (only Arnold Lazarus mentions cognitive therapy, for example), I think therapists of all persuasions will find this book fascinating.

Every so often a book in my field (psychology) comes out which I believe is so outstanding I would recommend it to every professional (and layman as well)interested in, or practicing, psychotherapy today. This is such a book. Drs. Shay and Wheelis have gathered a collection of personal accounts by truly gifted clinicians who offer extradordinarily varied, articulate and moving descriptions of their personal development as psychotherapists. By selecting such a diverse group, the editors have met their ambitious goal of chronicling the process of change in the field of psychotherapy while at the same time providing depth and insight for the reader in a very personal and meaningful way. What was most appealing to me about the presentations was the compelling manner in which personal events and choices influenced not only the individual lives of these clinicians, but also the development of the field itself. By choosing this method of description, which was clearly not intended to be a comprehensive empirical review of the development of psychotherapy, the editors have provided us with what I believe is a far more significant history than such a 'clinical" approach would have. This is an outstanding book which I highly recommend.

This is a fascinating look into the journeys that therapists have made into the post modern world. They have had to learn to deal with the real world, as well as with its ambiguities,the world in which they and their patients live.It is a must,for readers who value openness and honesty and who enjoy a look at the ideas of those whom we ask to help us manage our lives with comfort and dignity.

"Only You, Sierra" picks up where "A Promise is Forever," the last book in the Christy Miller series, left off. Readers of that series will enjoy finding out more about the characters they know and love, but the Christy Miller books are not a prerequisite for this book. Sierra is a compelling character and this book can certainly stand on its own.

When Sierra returns from a life-changing missions trip in Europe, she feels mature, godly, and confident. In the airport in London, and later on her flight back to Portland, Sierra encounters Paul, a young man who she feels a strong connection to. Her direct manner fascinates him; at the same time, she pricks his conscience. They both will remember this meeting for a long time.

When Sierra arrives "home," it's not to the home she left, as her family moved in with her beloved grandmother while she was in Europe. Suddenly, Sierra has to deal with a new city, new school, and her Granna Mae's failing mind. For the first time in her life, she is the outsider, and she retreats into herself while she tries to figure out how to deal with it.

Fortunately, God has not left Sierra alone, and she learns to lean more on Him in times of uncertainty.

This book is the first in a series of twelve, which will appeal most to teen- and pre-teen-aged girls. If you don't fall into that category, though, don't let that stop you. We can all benefit from Robin Jones Gunn's gentle way of revealing God's love.

In this book, Sierra Jenson is heading back to the US after a missionary trip in Europe. Only she's not going back to Texas. While she was in Europe her family moved to Oregon to live with her Granna Mae, who is old and needs care. On the way back to America, Sierra meets another American : a boy that amazingly has connections to other people in her life. Even after they part, Sierra can't get her mind off Paul. She has given him some advice that she doubts he'd take, but all she can do is pray for this mysterious boy. After arriving in Oregon, Sierra has a hard time adjusting to her new life. Her family has had time to get settled, but they expect Sierra to adapt right away to her new circumstances. She dislikes the school she's going to and has difficulty dealing with her grandmother's memory lapses. And she stilll can't keep her mind off of Paul. Then Sierra tries to sort out her life. She tries harder to adjust to school, her grandmother's mind starts to get a bit better, and then she receive a very interesting letter... This is one of the best books I've ever read. It kept me laughing and also encouraged me. If you read only one fictional book this year, make it this one!

Sierra returns to a new home in Portland after a missions trip in England. After seeing all her new friends paired up with boyfriends, she feels life out being a member or the boyfriend-less "Pals Only" club. Then she meets the mysterious Paul. Can she decide what's right for her in a world of love and stay true to God's Will at the same time?

This book is essential to the productive use of OpenOffice.org 1.0.x. It is well written and includes a copious section detailing all of the programs in the suite. Java can be easily downloaded from Sun's website.

So far this book has answered all but the most detailed questions I've had. And those are usually answered in posts to one of OpenOffice.org's mailing lists - some by Solveig herself. I was pleased to see the database section expanded from the authors' previous StarOffice 5.2 Companion.

The authors give an honest description, warts and all, of the most useful operations of OOo.

If you have discovered the freedom, flexibility and cost-savings of open source software--namely, OpenOffice.org's office suite, then your next purchase should be this book. There is documentation on the web but who wants to go searching for answers when you can have a printed resource within arm's reach.

This tome covers all of the component programs in the suite and turns over every stone to deliver to you all of the info needed to become proficient--or attain power-user status. It's up to you!

After you download or purchase the low-cost CDs of this otherwise free, open source program, buy this book. It's simply a natural extension of the office suite!

Here's to saving money for all of us! Cheers!

While the author is redundant through-out the book, he has certainly brought to the public the oppor- tunity to look into the case of another "trial of the century". In taking the position that Richard Hauptman was wrongfully exicuted, Mr. Jones does show much evidence to demonstrate his claim, and I have been moved into the same opinion. The book is over 1200 pages, and at times tedious, but I found it to be well worth the time spent. Mr. Jones is into his eighties,and I think he should be commended for the accomplishment of his life's goal.

Jones documents more information in his book than any other thus far. While he presents his conclusions about who was responsible for the kidnapping, he leaves many avenues for other verdicts that may eventually come along. While the book is difficult to put down, there are times when the author presents needless details. On several occasions, he leads us through several pages that eventually go nowhere when a brief paragraph would have been sufficient. I have read dozens of books on the Lindbergh kidnapping case but this is the most complete so far. The book will make the reader very cautious concerning police and prosecuting practices in capital cases.

Sad to report that Mr. Wayne Jones passed away on Saturday, July 4, 1998. Although at times this book is tedious reading and, when needed, repetitious, it is a book that must be read if one is interested in the true story of the Lindburg kidnapping.

I have been reading books on palms for the last 2 years. Many are extremely superficial treatments of appearances only. Others are extremely detailed and not very useful to the non-botanist/horticulturalist. This book has a satisfying combination of background on a variety of palms, basic palm information, and excellent photographs. I would have liked more horticultural information regarding seed propagation, light and soil requirements for the specific species. Overall, however, you need this book.

I use this wonderful book on a regular basis for identifing species on catalog lists. I consider this one of my primary palm books. Great for the novice or nurseryman. Easy to read. I would love to see more cultural information in the next edition. However, I would be lost without this book.
...John TexasGardenCenter.com

This book is great for those interested in learning about palms. It has great information and pictures on many types of palms. I look forward to any upcoming editions to this one.

This is an easy-to-use, unique, simplified, commonsense approach to rules for group leadership. It is based on the famous Robert's "Rules of Order."

I would recommend this handy pamphlet be kept close by, for all leaders and officers in small-to-medium sized clubs, fraternal orders, conventions, conferences, meetings, and organizations where orderly progress of business is desired. The beauty is, you don't have to memorize any rules, if you have this reference "at a glance".

This great booklet features the 22-page insert of tabulated easy reference called the "split-page" Finder Index for in-meeting use to locate specific situations.

Especially helpful are the easy-reference question-and-answer charts, which answer the eight basic aspects of every "motion".

I never go into a meeting, anymore, without this valuable handy reference in the briefcase or on the desk! Worth its weight in gold in avoiding surprise or challenging situations!

This is the one you want if you are a novice at parliamentary procedure. After experiencing several unruly church conferences I began looking for an easy to use book, this is it. The center of the book indexes all the basic procedures you will need. I compliment the author in making it easy to use and not making the reader drowsy.

There are two kinds of reference books, the kind that has a complete discussion on every question you can think of on a particular subject, and the kind in which you can actually find what you're looking for right now.

This work is one of the latter. It is no substitute for Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the truly definitive work on the subject, which belongs in the library of every PTA president, budding politician, or C-SPAN junkie. But once you've done your homework and understand the principles of parliamentary procedure, it is Garfield Jones' book, not Henry Robert's, that you bring with you to every meeting (or wish you had.)

Thin enough (just 90 pages) to get lost under your agenda, the book is uniquely suited to be used, in real time, in the meeting, in the trenches.

It is one of the most cleverly designed tools I've seen, planned from the ground up, or rather from the middle out, to live up to its "at-a-glance" title. Open it to the center staple, and you'll be looking at the index--two short (literally half height) pages. Above them stand two ranks of staggered-length pages that serve as a table of the various motions, and their order of precedence from the normal order of business, main motions, up through amendment, referring to committee, calling the question, tabling, points of order, adjournment--all visible at once.

The cut pages serve as index tabs, so you can instantly flip to the reference page for that motion. (When you do, motions of lower rank, now out of order, are hidden, while those of higher rank remain visible above.)

A glance at the reference page shows a table of rules pertaining to that particular motion: does it require a second, allow for debate, need a simple majority to pass, or a two-thirds vote?

Then, most useful for the member (or presiding officer) still learning the ropes, is a complete sample dialog of the proper form for making the motion, stating the question, putting to a vote, and announcing the result.

Example: "The 'Noes' have it, and the amendment to the amendment is lost. Is there any further discussion on the original amendment?"

The remaining pages in front and back of the book contain lesser-used but highly valuable material on general parliamentary principles, the strategic uses of some motions (not just how to make them, but when and why), and how-to sections on chairing a meeting, taking minutes, holding nominations and elections, and ballot counting. If it's not applicable, useful, and practical, it's not in there. But if you need it, there's a good chance that you'll find it, and quickly enough to do you some good.

There is one minor error and one intentional rule-bending, both in regard to the Motion to Reconsider, but that's one of the most rarified points of procedure. It occurs on the final exam in Parliamentarian School, but not in real life on this or any nearby planet. If you really need to know it in any detail, you'll need to open two things: your full copy of Robert's Rules and the cork of a fortifying beverage.

Three word review: A real find.

This volume is my favorite, probably because it seems to be the most interesting one to read. Although the artwork is not extremely detailed, it still carries the story out quite well, and has lots of action. If you like Pokemon and manga, this book is for you. A fun read for younger audiences. (Hint: buying the graphic novel versions is actually cheaper than buying the individual comics!)

This thick comic book is a bargain. It's much cheaper than the seperate comics, and easier to carry around.
This is Part 3 of a Pokemon trainer named Red. His rival is Blue, his theif friend is Green. First, he must stop Team Rocket from taking over his home town Pallet Town, then it's off to capture Mewtwp, and then to the League to battle Blue for the championship.
This comic is a little similiar to the T.V series. Red being Ash, Blue bieng Gary. But Red doesn't have pathetic Pokemon like Ash does, there is no anoying Jessie and James interupting and then blasting off again, and Gary is is same self.
This comic is a must have for collectors.

This is great. It's one of my favorite pokemon comics! It has lots of action mixed in with adventure, and unlike the other series, which goes by the name of "Pokemon" (Very origial, isn't it?) It features a new and original adventure with new characters and isn't a tv show rip off. In this one Red (the hero) must save the world from the plans of team rocket with the help of his friends and pokepals. In the end he enters the pokemon league; will he face Blue in the finals, and does he even stand a chance? And more importantly, who is the mystery trainer green must battle against? (You'll find out.) There are two others befor this, Legendary Pokemon and Desparado Pikachu. After this comes comics which are adapted from the Yellow version of the game.

For a great pokemon experience and lots of fun, get this befor the "This item is not stocked or has been discontinued." notice appears!