Letters To Dalton: Higher Education And The Degree Salesmen by education observer and commentator John R. Turner is an impressive collection of thirty-six letters in which he deftly presents a variety of attitudes and viewpoints critiquing high schools and colleges. Sometimes invective, sometimes inspirational, always with an eye toward the foundation of educational institutions rather than their surface issues, Letters To Dalton: Higher Education And The Degree Salesmen is an erudite presentation and highly recommended reading -- especially for those charged with responsibilities as educational administrators, policy makers, and curriculum developers.

This is an amazing book by a writer who deserves much wider recognition! Bonner, unfortunately, continues to be neglected by literary critics and scholars. But this novel, published in 1878, while certainly of interest to the literary historican, will also appeal to lay readers interested in the South, American womanhood, and the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. What makes this novel of superior worth, however, is not only its historical value but also the high quality of the writing. Let me assure you, this is one very well-written book. Bonner combines a coming-of-age narrative with an early realism and generally avoids the sentimentalism of most popular fiction of the nineteenth century. Therefore, readers today will find it very accessible and a pleasant surprise! I taught this book in a college course and my students unanimously enjoyed it and wondered why they had never heard of Sherwood Bonner before.

Like Unto Like challenges many of our stereotpyes about Southern women as passive, dainty belles. Blythe, the heroine, is a very thoughtful, independent-minded young woman, so much so that she is eager to welcome the Northern soldiers stationed in her Southern small town (Yariba) after the Civil War. Much to the chagrin of all around her, she initiates a reconciliation between North and South, only to discover how complex a relationship she has to her family and region. In her love affair with a Northern officer, she confronts her feelings about love, politics, race, the legacy of the war, and, ultimately, her own independence.

The main interest of the book derives from its insider's view of what it felt like to live in the conquered South after the war. But its real charm derives from its heroine, who reminds me very much of Jo in Little Women. Bonner writes of her, using her characteristically ironic tone: "Perhaps if Blythe had been more popular among the young people she would have absorbed herself more happily in the usual interests of a girl in her father's home; but she had never been a favorite. She was called literary. This was an unfortunate adjective in Yariba, and set one rather apart from one's fellows, like an affliction in the family." This, of course, is what endears her to the narrator, and to us. Blythe is different and embraces her difference. But as she grows up and learns to reconcile herself with her community, she struggles to understand her place in a nation that was so recently torn apart and is trying to heal. That this book offers no easy solutions to the dilemmas of its heroine and a nation emerging from Reconstruction is a testament to its excellence.

This book tells of the adventures of Barbara Anne, a young girl livin in Maryland during the American Revolution. Barbara is lost in the woods when she stumbles upon a secret meeting of Patriots. Even though she is a Patriot they take her for a Tory spy. Barbara Anne keeps their secret so they can let her go home. Later she becomes friends with the daughter of one of the men. The reason this book didn't get a 10 was it could have been a little better.

This book continues the story of Anne Nelson, begun in A Little Maid of Provincetown. In this book Anne's exciting adventures during the Revolution continue. I highly reccomend this book.

This book tells about Ellen Elizabeth Barlow. Ellen, called Ellie, is a little girl who lives in Connecticut during the American Revolution. Ellie has many adventures. She goes to visit her grandmother and is able to deliver a message to the American Army.

Annette is a Patriot girl in 1783 New York. Her best friend is a Loyalist. The war is over but the British still haven't left New York. Still, Annette hopes and prays they will, and when that day comes, Annette is among the triumphant Americans that cheer.

Ruth Pennel and Winnifred Merril are two girls living in Revolutionary War Pennsylvania. They are both Patriots. Ruth overhears a British soldier and is able to help the Patriot army. I highly reccomend the whole Little Maid series.

Anne Nelson is a little girl in Massachusetts during the Revolution. Her father goes to join the American army so a kind couple take her in. Anne has many adventures. This is a great book!

Wonderful miniature quilt patterns with easy instructions....Beautiful pictures. Jayne is an acomplished mini quilter! Out of hundreds of quilt books..(I own) this has quickly become a favorite!

I am 14 and I live in Denton Texas and I have the "Lone Star Justice" book. It is very educational for a person who is taking a course in school about criminal justice. I love the book and I hope there will soon be more books that the two Authors will write together!! Take my advice this is a great book so check it out!!