the book was ok but I'm not really into historical fiction, I just needed it for a book report. but the book gave me LOTS of facz. a+ for me!!!!!!

Ruby Bridges is an outstanding little girl. She expressed the true sense of being spiritual, honest and true. She taught many valuable lessons to everyone that came into contact with her. I was very pleased after reading such a heartwarming book. Ruby was strong and truly a blessing, regardless of the many degrading words thrown at her. She showed everyone how to stand strong in the midst of adversity. I recommend this book to every adult, so that they can share it with every child they come in contact with.

STILL HANGING IN THERE is the perfect title for this book because it is about hanging in there through all the tribulations in everyday things. If you have ever been in a relationshhip or had kids or attempted to lose weight or wanted to take charge of your life or couldn't find your keys or anything big or small in your daily living, this is the book to read. It is very funny and I enjoyed it and would recommend it.

I read this book last month and I am still laughing. Jan handles so many subjects including doctors, exercising, not exercising, football reruns, makeup for men, politics, advertising, television, sex and all family matters including dogs and gophers with great humor and philosophy. While I yell at my kids for not doing their homework, she contemplates an excuse note, since she's run out of excuses, claiming that since her little Boris is an alternate astronaut he needs to be alert and not start his homework if there is a chance he would not be on earth to complete it. Of course she does not really let him get away with it. She believes everyone must be responsible for their own lives including the kid who wet his diapers and claimed his daddy did it. She knows he couldn't have since dad works downtown. She declares that while she became a liberated lady and let everyone do "their own thing" her family and the nation started to fall apart. Now that she is back doing what she does best, "Nagging", everything is back on track, She has advice for the lovesick in a chapter called, "HOW TO TELL WHEN IT'S OVER". Here are a few subtle signs there may be trouble brewing, according to Jan: When he joins Parents WITHOUT Partners, If he introduces you as his "former wife" When he advertises on a giant billboard, "I love you Myrna" and your name is not Myrna, If you return home to find him napping with an army buddy and the towels read HIS and HIS, it may be time for a little chat at Starbucks. Good advice. She handles it all with such fun and insight. The problems that usually annoy me, she sees totally differently in an amusing way. It has taught me to approach my life in a lighter manner. How could I not like someone who claims as I do that "Pasta is her life." Among her fantasies: Diving into an Olympic size pool filled with spagetti and eating her way out. She also reveals how she turned flab into dollars. Jan Marshall is a very funny lady. I would absolutely recommend buying this book.

Ho'o shows 9 classic chinese exercises, which are pretty good in themselves. Ho'o then shows 27 essential forms of Tai chi chuan. The pictures and discriptions aren't bad, but if you've never seen the movements, you may want to consider the video by the same author as well. Pushing hands is briefly discussed, and self defense possibilities are shown for a lot of the moves. All in all, a tidy little book to get one started in Tai chi.

Marshall Ho'o has been called the father of American Tai Chi Chuan by many of us who's lives were forever enriched by this extraordinary teacher. Master Ho'o was one of the greatest intellectuals of our time. He gave his students not only the physical disciplines but mental and spiritual lessons to encourage personal growth. This book is a treasure for every warrior of integrity and defender human dignity. A damn great step by step lesson guide too!

This book gives an excellent overview about cat behaviour and care. It is very direct and not complicated. However I did not give 5 stars because I wish they would have detailed more about feline diseases such as FIV and leukemia. For those who already have cats (like me) the book makes clear certain attitudes that we all know such as lots of sleeping, hissing, feline intelligence, the way they show their love and so on.

On the other side, if you plan to get a cat/kitten from your shelter or any other place have this book first, it has an excellent section on how to choose the right cat. And also a good section why you should not declaw your cat and all the care you will have with your feline companion.

After owning my first cat, I decided to read about cats. I found "Wild Discovery Guide to your Cat" very helpful in understanding more about my cat. I discovered why my cat behaves the way he behaves and how to treat him if he becomes sick. This book made me understand my cat a lot better and to be able to make a better home for him. The book ranged from topics on the different types of cats to how to help a cat adjust to a new home. I especially enjoyed the sections on what to do when a cat is sick or injured, particularly what signs to look for in a sick cat. Of course, the pictures of the various cats were great and helpful in understanding various situations with cats. Overall, I was very impressed with the book. I plan on purchasing the book for friends who are cat lovers.

Very good book about one of the most important figures in modern conservation. Marshall was one of the co-founders of the wilderness society and was instrumental in helping create the national wilderness preservation system. He also helped with places such as the Adirondacks and the immense Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska. This book provides an interesting summary of this man's extraordinary life, including his famous 40 and 50 mile day hikes!

This is my most cherished book. Bob Marshall should be on Mt. Rushmore, but he would not want to be. James Glover tells the story of Bob Marshall in a way that allows the reader to "see" his life. We are with Marshall as he climbs all of the peaks in the Adirondacks above 4,000 ft. We go west as a young forester, exploring and surveying all of the last great roadless areas in the United States. We over-winter in Alaska as Bob gathers material for "Arctic Village", his book that chronicles the lives of a fading frontier. We move in and out of the halls of official Washington bureauacracy, as Bob tirelessly fights for wilderness. It is an amazing story. Bob Marshall did more for the natural landscape than Thoreau, Muir, or any other naturalist. Indeed, his actions transcended his early and untimely death. James Glover tells the story with vim and vigor.... Buy this book, and learn of someone who worked within the system and accomplished more than could ever be expected. When you enter a wilderness area, you should thank Bob Marshall.....

I am not a satanist or a warlock or anything, but I do think this book is really interesting because it has a lot of very weird little-known facts about not just witchcraft but ancient history, literature, fairies, and paranormal experiences. Fun just to browse through. It also has great pictures.

I found this book extremely intelligently written. Mr. Marshall delves into the aspects of what truly happened during the "burning times" but is able to remain somewhat detatched. He also brings forth some interesting, less known bits of information. The photographs are excellent. The history well written without making the reader feel as though it is a text book. This is a great book for anyone interested in knowing the TRUTH about witchcraft and it's history.

It's a free-for-all. It dispels any notion that mystery writers--when they start out--always take it slow, take time to warm up, blossom three books later. Yellowthread Street, the debut novel in the series of the same name--is a fireworks display, crackling with nonstop humour, frenzy, jagged but compelling style, and crazy subplots buttressing a crazy main story. Typical Marshall, right out of the gate--and, if anything, this first entry is the most gonzo of all I've read. So far.

The top dog is Inspector Harry Feiffer, who investigates a series of jewellery-store robberies, where the perpetrator wields a nasty blade called a kukri, targeting the fingers of unhelpful store owners or staff. Feiffer is also busy fielding phone-calls from his concerned wife, as well as an anonymous caller with a grudge. Then--when it turns out that certain jewellery stores that were robbed are connected to organized crime--Feiffer has got a posse of gangsters to worry about; he and they hunt the finger-chopping robber simultaneously, but gangsters like to use machine-guns, indulge in shoot-outs, and also employ henchmen who dabble in clubs with spikes.

Detectives Auden, Spencer, and O'Yee also appear for the first time, all working bizarre cases. A cinema-owner anticipates being held up now that an American destroyer has docked in the harbour, a married couple from New Jersey have become separated and are both beckoning the cops to help find each other (???), and there's been a double axe-murder (oh wait, Feiffer's handling that case too). The cops' heads spin--as may the reader's--as they try to wrap up each case in time to help Feiffer face the gangsters and the finger-chopper in a violent finale.

Ed McBain had mined this territory a few years earlier in a frenetic little gem called Hail Hail The Gang's All Here!, so Marshall's opener is not totally original. But he takes frenzied, multi-scenario, multi-cop loopiness to another level, and then actually tones it down in later Yellowthread Street books. I tend to prefer the more controlled chaos of most of the follow-ups, but what a daring debut!

This was the first in the series of ficitonal murder mysteries set in Hong Bay, Hong Kong. Protected by Detective Chief Inspector Harry Fieffer, Detective Inspector Christopher O'Yee, and Detectives Phil Auden and Bill Spencer, Hong Bay seems to be an authentic, frenzied, violent part of Hong Kong. While the station deals with a 'lost' American tourist and his harridan wife, more serious crime intrudes, with a Mongolian who is demanding 'protection' from local merchants, and attacking those who resist. The denouement is typical Marshall, a combination of fast action, violence, and chaos, with chaos being the most prominent factor. In this book, Spencer is the 'new guy', and Marshall convincingly shows us how Spencer has a difficult time fitting in with the other detectives. But as experienced Yellowthread Street readers know, the detectives prevail---at a price. Marshall is the pre-eminent writer of humorous, suspenseful police procedurals writing these days, and I am continually impressed by his expertise. Long may the detectives of Hong Bay continue to fascinate us!

I bought this book because I'd heard/seen Dr. Weil on TV and liked what he had to say. I agree with his basic premises, and believe that he gives sound advice. The book reinforced this opinion, but I did not particularly enjoy it or find it helpful in a practical way. There is far too much technical, detailed, BORING stuff about metabolism and nutrients. Those parts need to be streamlined. Also, the glycemic index table was very limited. I wanted a longer list of "good" carbs. The book is not really geared to the masses who will buy it simply because it's a well-marketed "diet" book on a bestseller list. (FYI -if you are thinking this is a book about losing weight, think again. It's simply good advice on how to eat healthily.)

I am a vegetarian, and Dr. Weil reinforces my conviction to stay that way. His mantra: "eat more fruits and vegetables." I enjoyed reading his daughter's piece on why she "eats healthy." Weil includes his recommendations on vitamin and mineral supplements, which I found helpful. I guess I would recommend the book, but not highly, because it's just a tad too intellectual and not a practical enough guide.

Weil's text discusses in detail the most popular diets including low- fat and the ubiquitous low-carb diet. Weil's advice combines sound scientific evidence with an appreciation for eating. Diets of the world such as Asian, Japanese, Mediteranean are also discussed in detail. Each component of diet, fats, proteins and carbs are discussed in enlightening ways. Did you know that peanuts have a mold commonly growing on them known to be carcinogenic? What are the benefits of soy? What's so bad about margarine, in fact, Weil provides a fascinating history of margarine, that's sure to open your eyes. He even gives a profile for the worst diet in the world. Recipes are included that I found helpful especially in the dessert section, because many of his desserts use olive oil. Probably part of the reason I found Weil's advice so easy to swallow is because I like the Mediteranean diet and I enjoy soy and fish and olive oil regularly. If you want to know the "skinny" on the latest diet crazes, what's healthy and what's not, this is a good book to read. It is a myth dispeller. Highly recommended. Oh yes, and there is a section on weight less, if that's your goal.

This is the only health book I've ever read. I say "health," as opposed to "diet," intentionally. This is not a diet book. It is designed to educate the reader about, surprisingly enough, eating well for optimum health.

The information Dr. Weil presents regarding the foods that used to be staples of my diet scared me away from eating those foods. After reading this book, I decided to forego, as much as possible, carbohydrates with high glycemic indices and fats high in saturated and polyunsaturated fats. I made this decision because of health reasons, as opposed to as a way to lose weight. In 3 months I went from weighing about 210 pounds to about 185, almost unintentionally.

Before I began reading this book, I was expecting a list of what to eat and why. I couldn't have been more wrong. This book is very interesting, very well written and is a must-read.

Jim Hawkins, a young man living in rural England with his parents, helps run an inn with his parents. His life changes forever when a mysterious dying pirate takes residence at the inn. The shadowy pirate is often on the lookout for strangers who begin to show up in search of the pirate. Rum finally takes its toll on the pirate and he dies, leaving behind a mysterious chest that the strangers are interested in. Upon examination, Jim discovers a treasure map.

With the help of Jim's adult friends, a crew is formed to go in search of the pirate's buried treasure on a remote tropical island. The journey is uneventful until, Jim saves the day when he realizes that their crew consists mainly of pirates who hope to cause mutiny upon reaching the island. Ultimately, a raging battle takes place on the island where Jim and his friends must outwit the pirates who are led by the one-legged Long John Silver.

For a children's book, this book had a lot of inappropriate material - drinking and violence. I also had a tough time with the old-English writing style and the nautical terms. This book was ahead of its time, though, in terms of the adventure it described, but I was hoping for more. Fans of H. Rider Haggard (ala King Solomon's Mines) will enjoy this book but I was sort of happy to be done with it as some parts were engaging and others were muddled.

"Treasure Island" is the classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Set on the high seas amid treasures and pirates, it is the story of a young boy's adventure. "Treasure Island" has been done by everyone from Disney to the Muppets. It's been imitated many times and influenced countless books and movies.

A mysterious pirate shows up at an inn owned by Jim Hawkin's mother. The pirate is killed by a gang of rogues, but Jim finds a treasure map belonging to the pirate. Jim then embarks on a journey to far away island to find the treasure. Of course, nobody can be trusted - especially the cook, Long John Silver. With his peg leg and parrot, Silver is the stereotypical pirate. Once the island is reached, sides are chosen - the mutinous pirates against the ship's crew. Jim goes on a journey within a journey on the island, going from one side to another, as the treasure is hunted for.

Everyone should read this book at some point. It's especially good for young boys, due to the fact that the main character (Jim) is a young boy. It's well crafted, and easy to read. And it's hard to put down once you get going. What else can you ask for?

I never did read this book as I was growing up and have now read it for the first time as an adult. I always thought that this book would not be very good but I was wrong.

I write this review for those students who may hesitate to read Treasure Island. This book is a story of high adventure. In it is the tale of a young boy who comes to possess a treasure map and goes off on a whirlwind adventure filled with sea voyages, pirates, island adventure and treasure. Stevenson wonderfully portrays the characters of young Jim Hawkins, the hero of the book, the fabled Long John Silver, Billy Bones and Ben Gunn. Each adds their own sense of mystery and suspense to the story. The settings of the story from the Admiral Benbow Inn to the Hispaniola, their sailing vessel, to the island itself are very vivid and make you feel as if you are really there. The adventure to and finally on Treasure Island is filled with secret meetings, battle scenes and a quest to find a long since buried fortune in gold. The novel is truly great and is a very entertaining and interesting read.

For those adults who have never read this novel definitely read it and for those who have already read it, read it again it is well worth it. The swashbuckling adventures of Long John Silver and his men, along with Jim Hawkins, are truly timeless. If you have children of age, share the story with them. It is truly a family classic worth sharing with generations to come.

This book will probably be bought by real Eminem fans and pop-groupies alike, for the fact that it is an Eminem book. The difference is the pop-groupies will add it to their collection of other Eminem memoribillia and never look at it again, where as the real Eminem fans will read through the lyrics and the introduction about each song, and learn the story behind each lyric and why the song was written. I thought this book was good as it let you get to know a lil' bit more about the way Eminem thinks. Reading from his early day freestyles right through to the Marhsall Mathers lp really does show you how much Eminem's lyrics have changed. No matter how many people want to slag him off, you can't change the fact Em is a highly accomplished lyricist

This book was really amazing! I got it for a Christmas present and I had been wanting it since it first came out. I think it's wonderful. It was so awesome to read through all the different pages and then look at the wonderful, full-color pictures. I loved reading every story behind every song... especially my favorite songs. It was really awesome for me to know how Eminem came up with the words to my favorite songs and what he was thinking of when he did it. The introduction alone was wonderful! I loved it. It gave you a rare glimpse at Marshall Mathers. Not Slim Shady, not Eminem, but the REAL Marshall. After that intro Eminem doesn't need to do anymore explaining about himself or his music. For anyone who doesn't understand him, the intoduction shows you what he is all about. It shows you that from the beginning all Eminem cared about was self-expression and the music. No matter what he raps about it's obvious that all Eminem tried to do was capture his feelings on paper. I recommend this book to all true Eminem fans! I think this is a book made directly and only for the fans who understand and love him (like me!) I loved listening to the song on my discman as I read the lyrics in the book. It helped me understand and feel the song better. Not to mention, the pictures were wonderful! This book is by the man himself... Eminem. So what else could you want? And why would you read anything else about him? You know none of this information is false because it's from Eminem to his fans. It is the best book and I recommend all Eminem fans go out there and pick it up! It's definitely worth every penny.

This was such a great book for any Eminem lover and anyone who hated Eminem and really needs to get the real facts on why he wrote some of the lyrics. Basically i think the book fits anyone. It has all the songs and lyrics off of the Slim Shady LP, Marshall Mathers LP, and some extra freestyles. With those lyRIcs is also why he wrote every song, and you really get to understand Eminem as himself. It also has many cool pictures. It was 148 pages long, and i read the whole thing the day i got it cause it was so interesting. I really recommend this book if you want to hear from the real sim shady. Best of all, Eminem is the author so you know you are getting the truth, and not fake ... It also has a really funny intro by Eminem. I would just like to say Angry Blonde is a good book for ANYONE! YOU RULE MARSHALL MATHERS!!