This is a colouring book I used as a child and have since bought for many other children to use. Beatrix Potter's drawings are so near to real life that it encourages children to paint and colour like her.

Every child I have given it to has loved it and gone out and either bought a Beatrix Potter classic story book or a second Colouring book.

This diverse collection of stories runs the gamut from sly humor to dark melancholy. Like all collections, some of these stories are better than others, but the best ones are awe-inspiring. The title story, in particular, is brilliant and haunting. This man is a masterful writer.

One of the best things about Jablokov's writing is the infusion of ideas that elevates great characterization and imagination. His novels, though I love them, can ramble. His short stories, however, distill his best points and this collection is a rewarding read.

This text is a fast and enjoyable read that can be done in two hours or less. The book presents a brief summary of previous research on Chlorella, citing its possible benefits, in a very useful and non-technical manner. However, it reads more like two very terse, informative pamphlets strung together than a regular full blown text.

The text is a single volume divided into two books- Book I and Book II. Book I deals with the proposed health benefits of Chlorella, while Book II covers research into this particular algae done over a period covering the late sixties to the early eighties. Book I gives a good history and definition of Chlorella, and elaborates at length about its nutritional composition (amino acid, fatty acid, and vitamin & mineral content)and unique attributes; however, it does not make any useful comparisons between Chlorella and other beneficial foodstuffs. Book I also explains how best to use Chlorella, and provides several recipes to help the reader get started in cooking with Chlorella. In addition, two of the companies mentioned in the first book, the Sun Chlorella Company, (the Japanese pioneer in Chlorella cultivation and marketing) and Earthrise Farms, (located in Southern California) continue do a brisk business in this green algae both nationally and internationally.

Book II provides a good summary of Chlorella research up to about 1980 or so as well as a layman's introduction to the field of algae cultivation research. As such, given its 1984 publication date, the book is dated but still relevant. Book II also introduces most of the possible applications of Chlorella, from its use as a food supplement and health food to its potential use in wastewater treatment and purification and space travel. One particular topic in the second book, Chlorella and the elimination of world hunger, harks back to research performed in the sixties and seventies on what came to be known as Single Cell Protein (SCP). British, Australian and Kiwi fans of Qourn, Marmite and Vegemite, products consisting mainly of cultured yeast/fungi, are actually eating a form of SCP. Book II puts forth some interesting ideas which have unfortunately not been followed up since the mid-eighties, for one reason or another. Finally, both sections of the book include a fairly broad and detailed bibliography so that the more curious or critical reader can follow up on Chlorella on his or her own.

The book does have a couple of minor drawbacks. Besides the dated nature of the material, Book I in particular needs a more stringent round of editing. Nonetheless the text still manages to be readable and informative. Second, though Book I does give a good summary of the positives of Chlorella use, Book II does not do the same. The reader has to make a mental list of the positives and negatives associated with Chlorella cultivation (and microalgae cultivation in general) on his or her own.

Overall, this is a great introductory text for the curious or the informed layperson as well as those students having an interest in the algae and possessing some background in the biosciences. I personally hope that the authors follow up with an updated version which includes a summary of more recent research.

Potter combines findings from ethno-history, archaeology, and anthropology to trace the living patterns of natives occupying the Potomac Valley during the years from 200 to 1700. In particular, Potter uses these findings to trace the Chicacoan political organization, social behavior, and settlement patterns as they changed over time showing how and why the Chicacoans went from being a distinct group before contact with Europeans to moving to new land and merging with two other tribes and becoming the Wicocomoco by the latter 1600s and finally becoming landless tenants living on an English plantation. Potter shows that Chicacoan life (as well as the living patterns of other native groups in the region) was affected by changing subsistence patterns (increasing importance of agriculture), increasing population, conflicts with neighboring tribes, changing climate, and finally contact with Europeans.

The book itself is not of quality binding, but the information contained within is. A good book for beginners and begin-again-ers. Processes are described step by step with excelent photos or line drawing examples.

Have adventure programmes eliminated too much risk? Do one-day adventure programmes provide long lasting learning? Should gender-specific programmes, such as all Women courses, be offered? Should we use urban settings to promote adventure learning? Do we tell others about our magical camping spots? Should communications technology be used in the backcountry?

These questions and more are addressed in this thought provoking text, and about time! For those interested in grappling with these sometimes-controversial questions, this book is for you. There are fifteen chapters that passionately argue both sides of each coin. It is a book especially relevant to outdoor education teachers, practicing adventure educators and instructors (and those in training), and for post-graduate students. Whilst it is a North American resource, all of the chapters are relevant to the Aoteoroa / New Zealand context. I foresee this text providing the fuel for many wonderful fireside debates in the years ahead.

This is the first in a very special series of mysteries. Mrs. Genia Potter could be your aunt or the lovely widow lady next door. Before you have finished this book, you feel like she is a member of your family. Virginia Rich does a fine job of developing her characters and moving the reader along with her enticing plot. The recipes are delicious too. Thank goodness Nancy Pickard has picked up the series and Mrs. Potter is able to continue solving her little mysteries. Thank you ladies for these delightful books. I look forward to more stories.

This book was read to me by my seven year old (first grader) daughter. The book describes the basic daily existence of a young male fox. The story details how Fang begins his first winter in the Great Woods. The story includes details of fox relationships with other males and females, including marking their territory. Fang's attempt to hunt and capture food is also covered. Fang is chased away by a male goose, and later, the dominant male fox. In the rush to escape, Fang is hit by a passing car. Eventually, Fang finds food (insects) and a warm place to rest and heal wounds. While the story is graphic and educational, the material is a not story every young child should hear/read. Also, the vocabulary used is more advanced than the emergent reader level. So, many first and (some second) grade readers may need help with the comprehension aspect of the story. Following the story, there is a section that identifies different foliage and animals featured in the story and asks readers to look for them. And, there is also a "Things To Do" section for kids to help learn about wild birds (i.e., make several kinds of birdfeeders) plus a bibliography listing books and videos about foxes. There is a lot to learn for both children and adults from this book and is worth reading over and over!

This book provides excellent material for anyone interested in the Japanese Mingei (folk craft) movement or the field of "folk art" in general. The author deals with the philosophical underpinnings of the movement as a whole, the affect that the movement had on potters from the village of Sarayama, the details of Sarayama's social organization and day-to-day life and the changes that have occurred as Sarayama potters developed a national and even international reputation.

Moeran knows both the Mingei movement and Sarayama well. He himself is a potter; he has done in depth field work over a lengthy period of time enabling him to present the roles of the intellectuals, the critics, the potters, the dealers and the client with clarity.

Sincerely it was a great lecture. The topics of the book are concise and clear. The relevance of the subjects and the fluent text and make this book of great interest.