"The Blue Faience Hippopotamus" is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read, a story for both children and adults. The writing is top notch, featuring what is almost a "hero's quest" for children, ending with an exquisite example of unselfishness and the true gift of love and life. While similar in many ways to "The Velveteen Rabbit," it is neither an imitator nor an homage; I cry each time I read the story. In addition to the excellent writing are the illustrations, featuring beautifully crafted images which bring the tale to life while utilizing numerous historically accurate artistic motifs of the ancient Egyptians. Although this book is currently out of print, I believe that a story of such lovliness should be reissued to entertain and enlighten those fortunate enough to read "The Blue Faience Hippopotamus."

This book compiles years of research to give parents the best source for information on building stable relationships with their children

Having watched the movie "Hoosiers" a number of times, I was quite pleasantly surprised by this powerful account of the real-to-life coach of the Milan Indians. . .The movie certainly missed the point of what actually happened to the young man who crafted one of basketball's most memorable legends. . .

From the joy of the victory with Milan to the pain of losing his only son to drugs, the Marvin Wood story is a touching account of an educator who knew who to inspire. . .

If you like basketball and you have ever rooted for the underdog you will love this book. . .

The real monetary value of this book lies in the detailed and yet comprehensive QUESTIONING process, which the book outlines in strategic depth. Not only it breaks down the questioning process into three consecutive phases - status-quo, brainstorming,& activity planning - with specific examples of real-world questions to ask in each planning phase, it sort of holds the reader's hand (and his attention) all the way to addressing all the EIGHT strategic questions (another good monetary value) in designing and actualisng a company's long-term future. It's really a field-tested, practice-oriented book for strategic visionising. Not many strategic visionising books can do that well. I particularly like the author's writing style - very crisp, succinct and clear. A MUST READ!

Brigadier Gen. S. L. A. Marshall may have been the only man to come under fire in World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He served as an enlisted man in the First World War, but after that he was either an official historian or an observer and advisor to senior officers in country. "Bringing Up the Rear" is the story of Marshall's work, not his life. His three wives, he was once divorced and once widowed, are rarely mentioned. His main focus is to show how he became, in this reviewer's opinion, the most influential military historian and critic of the past century.

He began his writing career as a newspaper reporter after returning from World War I. He felt that there was a need for expert military critics and he endeavored to fill that role. After extensive reading he felt up to the challenge to write about military matters. After Germany introduced Blitzkrieg into the military lexicon, Marshall penned a book on what this new mode of warfare would mean to America and its allies. Many people thought that his conclusions were farcical, but they all came true. After the beginning of the Second World War and until he went to work for the historical branch of the army, Marshall was asked to give his opinions on military matter in both print and in radio interviews. Despite most of his predictions coming true, people always questioned his opinions. He was seen as dour and at that time people did not want to believe that his predictions on the war would come true. Although I would like to give specific examples, it would take up too much room and will probably not give credit to the subject.

Although Marshall was a brilliant and talented analyst and writer, he was somewhat gruff and never let anything or anyone get in the way of his mission. If he did not get what he needed, Marshall had no compunction about going over men's heads to friends in high places, and he had many such friends. Because of his devotion to duty, he went from being a historian in the Pacific Theater to the Chief Historian for the army. His program of interviewing soldiers who had just gotten back from a fight became the official doctrine for the accumulation of historical information.

Marshal was recalled to duty for the Korean and the Vietnam War. He had free reign to go where he wanted and talk to whomever he desired. His purpose was to analyze operations and tactic so that errors could be eliminated and triumphs passed on to other so that they may learn from other people's experiences. In fact, this was the major goal of all his written work. Aside from his books, Marshall wrote a slew of papers and reports for high ranking military and civilian chiefs.

Although most of the books concerns his military work, he does go off on some very intriguing and entertaining asides. The best example is when he, some correspondents, and Ernest Hemingway, Papa himself, lead the column that liberated Paris. No one, not even Marshall, can do this episode justice so you will have to read "Bringing Up the Rear" for more details. Although Papa wrote a fictional account of the escapade, Marshall's account rings more true, and more amazing.

To those who enjoy Marshall's work this book will allow you to gain a greater understanding of the man. For people who just want to read about a wholly unique man and his unique life, you cannot do better than this.

I was a child in Rev. Jordan's church in Colorado Springs, when he wrote and compiled the sermons in the book. We could hardly wait to see what he would take out of his brown bag each Sunday. I was in junior high school I think, when he was convinced to whrite these sermons in to a book . They are a wonderfull resource for anyone doing childrens sermon. Mary L. Anderson's ilistrations are wonderful as well, she was a lovely lady.

This 95-page publication is an informative and fascinating catalogue book published in conjunction with a Smithsonian exhibition at the National Museum of History and Technology in 1980-81. Its subject is ranchlife in Paradise Valley, Nevada, north of Winnemucca and near the Oregon border. First settled by California farmer/ranchers in the 1860s, the region's development was influenced by the Spanish colonial agricultural practices of California, and its "cowboys" have traditionally been known as "buckaroos," an anglicized rendering of the Spanish "vaquero."

Contents of the book are based on field research by the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress. It covers history of the region and then focuses on cowboy life and culture, including clothing, bunkhouses, and branding irons. The book contains many black and white photographs, both vintage and contemporary. Several are two-page spreads. There is also a list of 244 artifacts from the exhibition, with photos of many of them....

As of this writing...this wonderful book is out of print. If you can find a copy, it's well worth having.

This is the first of 5 books about the Schuyler men who each met their destiny in their women. The Captain's Lady opened with Gerard Schuyler, scion of the rich and illustious Schuyler family in New York, was back from England for his grandfather's funeral. The old man was said to be the richest man on earth.He was astounded to find Mrs. Victoria Slade, rumoured mistress of his grandfather, present at the funeral. He was further shocked and infuriated to learn at the will-reading that he was the sole inheritor of his grandfather's huge fortune on the condition that he wedded the notorious Torry Slade. Further incidents pushed him into this marriage of convenience for their mutual benefits. At first, he felt nothing but contempt for this piece of fluff, who strangely, was head of a small newspaper. She was young and beautiful, sophisticated, refined but very independent.He was attractive in a rugged, virile way, exuding masculine charm. The chemistry between them was very strong so that they became unavoidably drawn to each other. Gerard found his feelings gradually changed from disdain to intrigue, then from desire to admiratiion, infatuation, love and obssession. Torry, although slowly falling in love, could still contain her emotions. But Gerard, a seasoned rake, who could have any woman he wanted, found himself wanting only one woman, the woman he was married to but could not have. He was in agony.He would do anything for her and to get her. He fought a duel to defend her honor and grovelled at her feet begging for her mercy. he wanted only her --- Torry --- to be his wife and partner in life, not in name only . The passion is so intense that I held my breath and only when Torry finally accepted him did I let out a sigh of relief. I highly recommend this book.

This book combined historical fact with exciting fiction. Edison Marshall has a gift for leading his book to a climax and setting it softly back to a romantic finish. This was the most engrossing book that I have ever read.

...here's the description from the back of the book to help you decide if this book is for you: "A tale of old Carolina in which two lovers defy an evil master ... A prophecy ... it shall come to pass through one whose name is last, one unknown now to the murderer and seducer, but who at last will steal upon him like a thief in the night, bringing fire and sword .... it was an island of evil, an old plantation ruled like a kingdom, where murder went unpunished and madness ruled unchecked ... unitl a stranger came on a mission of love -- and vengeance!"