This fun and informative book starts with the brilliant idea of identifying bacteria by their MACROscopic field marks (colors, smells, effects) rather than by microscope. You would never believe how many bacteria one can identify by "field marks" alone, and readers will be surprised at how much fun the identification and discussion of bacteria can be. The author's execution of the guide -- her excellent and enthusiastic writing style and her choices of which bacteria to discuss -- makes this the rare field guide that one can read from cover to cover. The book discusses everything from bacteria in hot springs to those that make cheese or pickles, to those in animal intestines. There are beautiful (yes, beautiful) color plates, great suggested experiments, and guides to finding different kinds of bacteria. The author makes the subject interesting, funny and captivating -- and she uses exclamation points without irony! All in all an excellent book -- don't be scared off by the title; any nature- or science-lover you know will thoroughly enjoy it.

I think I have just read a book that is about to become my new favorite. I'm a teen, just thought you should know. For a few weeks I've been searching for a book that dealt with teen beauty, manners, exercise, and eating right. This book is all I could have hoped for. It fits the bill perfectly! In this book many topics are covered, each having genuine importants; things you really wanted to know. This book isn't the typical growing up, and changing book, its much better. This book is beyond the facts of life, though I wouldn't want to have to grow up without it. One section in this hardback, 171 page book discusses self-esteem, being a fun, not boring person, and ettiquette, including letter writing, table manners, and what to do on a date. That section dealing with inner beauty was very uplifting , but helped me to realize some faults of mine that needed fixing. The second section, more or less, dealt with outer beauty: the application of make-up, facial cleansing, nail care, and your crowning glory: hair. This section ended with discussing fashion, and really motivated me to clean my closet. The pages that addressed exercise and eating right were my favorites, they really made me want to stay in shape, and made it fun to do so. A final section even thoroughly talked about the possibility of modeling, which had been brought up a few times throughout the book otherwise. I loved this book, and truely believe that it will help me be more beautiful both inside and outside. I hope this review will prompt others to read this book and change themselves for the better also. Another book dealing with these issues is "Beauty From the Inside Out." I would also recommend reading this. One final thing that I would like to say is that didn't give this book five stars for nothing.

"On a faraway plain stood five lonely statues. Inside each statue lived a little fiend. Every day they would come outside to marvel at their surroundings..." One day, they decided to take that part of the world each liked best, to keep inside their statue and enjoy as their own. One little fiend took the sun, another the sky, the third took the land, the fourth, the sea, and the last little fiend took the moon he so admired. But they soon came to realize that the sun need the sky to stay up, and the sky needed the land. The land died without the water from the sea, the sea needed the moon to flow, and the moon couldn't glow without the light from the sun. So they unselfishly put each part back where it belonged, "...and once again marvel at their surroundings." Sarah Dyer's simple, spare, and poetic text, with its gentle message of sharing and appreciation for the world around us, is complemented by her expressive, bold and colorful illustrations. Together word and art offer a gentle and evocative lesson about interdependence, harmony, and balance that won't be lost on young children. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Five Little Fiends is a clever and engaging story that is sure to become a family favorite at your house.

There are two books that I found to be spiritually inspiring that helped me gain greater insight into getting a closer relationship with God. One book is called, I Talked To God And He Wants To Talk To You, and the other book is this one. I'm not saying I'm completely there yet, but these books helped give me Ideas as to many possible ways of getting there. And in some moments, I believe I have been there, talking to God. Of course, when the master of the universe speaks, you probably should listen. And that is what it is all about. Learning to listen.

Very soon after receiving this book for Christmas, our two-year-old son had memorized it. (The best compliment a kid can give a book!) He asks us to read it to him almost every night, but we've never had to read -- he recites the poems to us, word for word. Jane Dyer's illustrations bring to life the characters in Cynthia Rylant's poems, making the children in the book as real to our son as his friends in the neighborhood.

The Handbook of Neurotoxicology is an excellent reference book. It is particularly helpful in giving descriptions of medical and/or cognitive complications that might be expected from unusual toxins. I find it to be a helpful resource!

I purchased this tape several weeks ago, while driving in my car I have listened to the calm voice of Wayne Dyer over and over again. I can't seem to get enough of the wonderfully peaceful concepts that Mr. Dyer discusses in the tape. I so appreciate the opportunity to practice the art of self examination every time I step into one of the most stressful parts of the day. Driving has become a much calmer, richer, and peaceful experience, and while it doesn't detract from my ability to drive, I am able at the same time, to escape into a realm that is both spiritually challenging and uplifting. I have found that I am incorporating the concepts into my daily life. This book is wonderful investment.

In this book, we see how truly strong Sana can be work-wise. When a rowdy impediment injures her, she still carries on. During her trials she remembers the people who care about her and their voices. This really helps her through the impediment she faces. In other fields, however, well...she has to deal with those. It's hard to heal a broken heart, and Sana is forced to learn that at such a young age.
Here's a no-brainer: some people get their hearts broken. However, contrary to what I expected, I actually felt their pain and sorrow. The emotions are deep in this book; I was surprised. Of course, nothing can ever be too serious around Sana. Comic relief is ever present!
Naozumi grows up in this book. He does some chivalric gestures for Sana. Of course, Sana being Sana, she doesn't see it the way that Naozumi intended. As Naozumi says, "I hope someday she understands." So do I. Sana may be mature at times, but she can be innocent too.
A love revelation- and then some.

I cannot stress this enough: fantastic read!

This story is about Little Brown Bear who doesn't want to go to sleep during all of winter. Instead he follows the geese south and takes a train with them. They do many fun things together. When he goes to a beach and builds a cave to sleep in, he realizes how bad he wants to go home. He wants to be with his mom and dad with his nice cozy bed. It is like in life when you are off somewhere where your parents aren't and you are having a lot of fun. After so much of that fun though, you start missing your family and the comfort of your own home. So, no matter what, sometime you will want to come back home. This book teaches you how important families are to people. It is a great book for little children to hear or read.