The multi-volume Biology of Lampreys is a dated but nonetheless comprehensive and still useful reference on this agnathan. Volume 2 is especially useful with chapters on its endocrine system, digestive system, osmoregulatory system, circulatory system, respiratory system, central nervous system and immunological system. Like other vertebrates, the lamprey has a pituitary gland in the ventral diencephalon at the base of the third ventricle and a hypothalamic neurosecretory system. The lamprey has a pineal complex above the habenula. In protochordates there is an endostyle, a groove along the length of the pharynx floor. The larval lamprey has a more complex endostyle, which at metamorphosis becomes the thyroid gland. The lamprey liver is similar to that of gnathostomes. However, neither the lamprey nor the hagfish have a pancreas that is morphologically isolated from the intestine. As well, there is no stomach, a feature which only appears in the gnathostomes. The interrenal of the lamprey is likely homologous with the adrenocortical cells of higher vertebrates. While hagfish is marine only, with body fluids similar in composition to seawater, the lamprey have both freshwater and marine phases, an have an internal fluid composition hypo-osmotic to seawater, but hyperosomotic to fresh water. Both the lamprey and the hagfish have kidneys. As in other gnathostomes, the lamprey has a heart leading to the gills which leads to arteries to capillaries to veins back to the heart. There is no lymphatic system, but a system of venous sinuses exist which communicate with the blood vessels. The lamprey heart receives nerve fibers from the vagus nerve. No thymus, spleen or lymph nodes are found in the lamprey, (but are found in gnathastomes), although lymphoid cells exist in lampreys in a primitive protothymus, primitive proto-spleen and possibly a proto-bone marrow. As well, the blood of lampreys contains good numbers of leucocytes. The eyes of the lamprey are vertebrate in character, although the retina is not well differentiated and accommodation is via muscles outside of the globe. The auditory capsule is divided into two chambers lined with cilia with diverticula forming anterior and posterior vertical canals of the labyrinth. The lamprey has a lateral line system as well as innervated skin cells. Unlike other vertebrates, the lamprey has a single, median olfactory organ. The lamprey central nervous system is vertebrate in character, including a rudimentary cerebellum. More details on the lamprey central nervous system, however, can be found in other comparative neuroanatomical references.

This Book has the most information that I can find on G.A. Henty!

Brownies, Blondies & Bar Cookies is a great book for the cook who wants to bake delectable treats in minutes. No fussing with cookie sheets and forming cookies. Dozens of easy recipes which include items found in most kitchen pantries. Your baking will earn you rave reviews! Warning: This is a dangerous book for the dieter!

It turns personal when the serial killer's fifth victim miraculously escapes. The killer began with prostitutes before attacking ice skating champion Marise Merrick. Now nothing will stop him from killing her before she can identify "The Rose Killer". Marise determinedly becomes the bait to lure the killer into the open, but not before his stalking escalates to chilling proportions.

Detective Cassidy MacKay has pursued The Rose Killer for eight months. But budgets don't allow a lot of resources for a killer who preys on prostitutes in the city of Atlanta. International athletes, however, garner a lot more attention. The first moment he meets Marise's eyes, there's an odd flash of recognition that seems to bind them despite his vows to never give his heart away again. He can't help being impressed by this strong, gutsy, courageous woman who won't back away from helping to capture this killer despite the risk to herself.

Marise takes great strides toward overcoming long held guilt when she decides to stay in Atlanta to aid in the apprehension of The Rose Killer. For the first time she acts on what she wants; that is, to help capture a killer, and to remain in the company of the detective during this frightening time. Unfortunately, her mother and skating partner seems more concerned with getting her back in competition than with her well-being. Accustomed to making decisions based on her partner and her mother, her choices sets into motion a whole chain of events that lead to independence as she learns to leave the "ifs" behind. She learns to accept that she wants more than her partner and mother want. Rather than gold metals and international acclaim, she'd rather have a family and a home.

Author Patricia Potter writes with a dignity and poignant assurance that touches reader's hearts in CASSIDY AND THE PRINCESS. Juxtaposing the glittering success of an ice princess with the dark, brooding detective, Potter creates a tale of opposites who come to share the same goal. While the underlying plot, to capture the serial killer, binds the pieces of this story together, it never overshadows the richly presented love story. Secondary characters are also marvelously presented, resulting in a multifaceted tale of riveting proportions. Very highly recommended.

Gentle nursery rhymes with age old wisdom that envelope babies, young children, and parents alike greet you in this classic collection of eight children's nursery rhyme's.

The softly washed water color world of Beatrix Potter's pallet coaxes you into the imaginary world of Ceclily Parsely, a mouse who, "...lived in a pen and brewed good ale for gentlemen; Gentlemen came every day Till Cecily Parsley ran away."

There are other known characters in this collection as well. Goosy Goosy Gander also wanders through the pages acommpanied by those five little fingertip-pigs who go to market, stay at home, eat meat,have none, and the littlest one who goes crying all the way home, wee wee wee! The Three Blind Mice and Ninny Nanny Netticoat, the first riddle every child should hear and know, also bring life to this delightful 4"x5.5" (approximate size) child-sized book.

The innoncence of childhood is captured in Potter's muted tones while the rhythm and rhymes of the poems encourage and develop the young child's delight in language-play while it also encourages the love of language. For the sheer pleasure of hearing a young child's laughter, cuddle up and read this book to him or her.

The most comprehensive book I've seen for describing and explaining the whys, wherefores, and hows of the geology, chemistry and practical studio concerns of clay. As it is set up as a textbook, it would be great for college or university students who want to be sure they really know their ceramic science inside and out. It is readable and had many illustrations. One of the most interesting aspects for me is the repeated reference to the artist's reverse re-creation of the natural geologic process which form the clay. The chemistry all works in reverse as we form and fire our work. I think that's sort of romantic!

A wealth of knowledge can be found in this timeless book that covers all the major aspects of ceramics.

For the novice, it covers the the world's history of ceramics. Discusses clay and glaze compositions and gives step
by step explanations of the various techniques from wheel throwing to hand building to making plaster molds for
slip casting.

For the advanced ceramist, there is good information of various kilns and their construction. It offers analysis of
several major clays, frits, and feldspars as well as other useful reference tables including some recipes for
glazes from low fire to high fire.

I first bought the book in '82 as a college freshman and it has proven a valuable aid ever since. It is on the top of
my "required reading" list for anyone interested in getting involved with studio ceramics.

Since no one else has reviewed it, I'll put in my two cents. This particular poem although long is very intriguing. Even my English teacher had some trouble interpretting it. I initially came in contact with it as L'Engle quoted it in one of her books. I've heard great things about a number of his poems so I'm sure this book is great as well.

This is the orginal book and apparently reprinted under ot CHASE THE WIND - Just to let you know there are two listings for this story.

Sean Mallory, first met in BETWEEN THE THUNDER, also repinted in THE SOLDIER and THE REBEL, is now in pursuit of Wilson. The confederate soldier who has threatened Ben Morgan and his family, Sean's sister, Ryan and their children. Wilson also killed Jimmie Carne who was like a brother to Sean.

Casey Saunders is the daughter of the Sheriff that Wilson kills. She vows to track down Wilson for killing her father. Then Sean shows up, following the trail left by Wilson and his gang. She wants to travel with Sean but he prefers to travel alone.
She rides ahead tracking down of Wilson's men that were taken to prison. Whoops! they were already hanged. But Sean finds a gunslinger, Ty Donaldson also waiting to be hanged. Trumped up charges no less.

Fantastic story, keep you interest and moves along swiftly with changing moods and emotions. You must follow Ty's rescue and escape with the help of Sean Mallory and Casey's backhanded help for both men. How she learns what it means to be a woman and how she overcomes Sean's mood withdrawals and her antagonism to Ty and his profession.

She is a stubborn, fiesty little gal of nineteen and falls for the thirty seven year old Sean. Ty, at twenty two finds his own niche and love. And of course Wilson is there in the end and still a blackguard.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED --M This author is definitely a keeper [at least the ones I have read - mostly civil war stories]

My mom bought me this book for me because she thought it looked interesting-now I'm glad she got it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It takes place right after the Civil war with the main characters being Casey, Sean, and Ty. Each of them are after an outlaw and his gang for their own reasons. They then meet and the results are an unexpected love and friendship. I'd recommend this book to anyone in their teens or older.