In this terrific book, Greg Moore not only shatters lots of wine myths (and exposes the mass-marketed wine industry for what it is), he also offers helpful tips for learning how to appreciate GENUINE wine. No pretense, geekiness, arrogance, snobbery, or hype -- just factual knowledge, intelligently presented and beautifully designed. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in wine!

So, you look at this little book thinking, "Gee, that's a 'nice' little gift for thw wine geek in the family..." - then you start reading the author's take on the world o' wine.

If this ever falls into Jess Jackson's or or Gina Gallo's hands, you can bet that the California wine industry "powers that be" will be lobbying for changes in the label law. This book'll give you the straight dope on how wine is made, and marketed to the American consumer.

Who'da thunk it?

Hetty Howland Robinson Green is so much more than the myth, " The Witch of Wall Street." This account of her Quaker life proves how the only child to inherit four whaling fortunes was destined to make a great deal of money. No other female has accomplished what Hetty did- amassing $100,000,000 by her demise in 1916. The facts are better than the fiction. She opened doors for women on Wall Street when women couldn't control their own money, own land or railroads, or speak in public! A female, financial genius ahead of her time, Hetty got bad reviews from male newspaper reporters. This book reveals the truth about her life being shaped by money, how promises of Howland wills changed her upon every death. She lived life to the fullest, to have amassed the money caused great comfort, to have spent it would have caused great pain! she was the Queen of finance, the human cash register, and the princess of whales! Men and women will find this account amazing and spellbinding.

Vermonter Hetty Green was a peer and rival of the great tycoons of the 19th century. Competing shoulder to shoulder with Morgan, Rockefeller, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, Gould, and Livermore, Hetty Green amassed a fortune which made her the richest woman in the world. Along the way she also earned a reputation for eccentricity (cheapness) about money which became the stuff of legend, a la Scrooge and Leona Helsmley. ...fascinating story

Marilyn Moore writes a good cookbook - and this one lives up to expectations. As the previous reviewer said, even the novice soup maker/cook will beable to follow the recipies. This is an 'everyday cookbook' - recipies simple enough (that taste good) that you could use it weekly - with enough variation that you could easily feed a vegetarian - or find recipies to cut down on your own family's meat consumption. (And, of course, chili recipies if you want to keep it in). And, by 'everyday', I mean that recipies could easily be used for special ocasions and guests. The Corn Chowder with fresh corn... *sigh* - heaven in a bowl.
Also included are a handful of good, simple recipies to serve alongside the soup.

The Wooden Spoon cookbook offers a wide range of recipes for soups and stews. The recipes are easy to follow and, unlike many specialty cookbooks, rely on simple, everyday ingedients that most basic kitchens will have on hand or at least that can be obtained from any corner grocery store.

Many novice cooks fear that making soup will be a long, involved process. The Wooden Spoon cookbook should put that fear to rest.

The book contains several useful features, especially helpful for the those new to the soup making process, but also as a refresher for the veteran, including a glossary of terms and suggestions for basic ingredients to keep on hand for when the spirit moves one to make soup or a stew.

The occasional anecdote or interjected comment about a recipe or its origins adds to the cookbook's value, making it both interesting reading and a great addition to the kitchen bookshelf.

My church just began a Class for new adults and we chose this book to start us off. We were not disappointed. It helped us realize the small things we do in our everyday life that lead us astray.

Moore offers scripture-based suggestions on how to redirect our reactions to others; to be more Christ-like in our responses.

Karen Ann Moore has been a professional greeting card writer and editor for 20 years. She has worked for American Greetings Corporation, headed her own studio for greeting-card writing, and served as a Creative Director for Gibson Greetings, Inc. She holds a masters degree in education and is a frequent speaker at writing conferences. She has published over 2000 greeting cards in her career.

You Can Write Greeting Cards is a trade paperback and is well laid out and easy to read. The topics it covers are: (1) the greeting card industry of yesterday, today and tomorrow; (2) deciding if this kind of writing is for you; (3) how to develop great ideas so you can take them to market; (4) whether to write in rhyme or not; (5) how to write cards with a light, whimsical style; (6) today's approaches to humor and how to develop humorous card ideas; (7) hints on how to market your work; (8) exercises to develop your skills at writing greeting cards.

The author is very hopeful about the possibilities for work in the greeting card business. She states: "Greeting card publishers have a great need for creative input from talented writers...because their needs continue to change." The industry is very open to freelancers. The author states that "the best greeting cards are written by people with a variety of backgrounds and interests." You need to understand people more than you need a college degree. If you are naturally observant, intuitive, a good communicator, funny or clever, you've probably got what it takes to succeed at writing greeting cards.

Absolutely everything you need to know about this kind of writing is contained in this terrifically thorough book. If you or anyone you know has ever thought about this kind of writing, this book is a must. Highly recommended.

I read this one from cover to cover. It is full of information and style. If you are interested in writing for greeting cards or just interested it is a must!

A NUMBER OF POPULAR NURSERY RHYMES ARE ILLUSTRATED IN LITTLE "FOLD AND CUT" BOOKS. THEY ARE FUN TO MAKE AND THEY PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE CARD TO TAKE HOME FROM SCHOOL. WE USED THEM IN E.F.L. CLASSES AND WE FOUND THEY WERE IDEAL, ESPECIALLY FOR ODD DAYS LIKE THE END OF TERM, ETC.. WHILE WE WERE MAKING THE PEEK-A-BOOKS WE PLAYED AUDIO CASSETTES AND VIDEOS OF THE NURSERY RHYME WE WERE WORKING ON. IT'S EASY TO USE AND EFFECTIVE, BRILLIANT STUFF ! I HAVE EVERY INTENTION OF TRACKING DOWN MORE MATERIAL MADE BY HELEN H. MOORE.

"50 Simple Ways to Pamper Your Cat" offers loads of ways to provide practical care and pampering for your cat companion. Moore writes in a humorous and easy-to-read style that makes the book fun to read as well as informative. She even offers recipes to make any finicky kitty's mouth water. Anyone who is owned by a cat will enjoy this book.

Michael Moore can be quite pleased by his work in this book. The problem is explained, consisely, and understandably.

The information is well laid out, and of much value to managers dealing with absentee issues in the workplace.

Side Note-Please do not mix this author up with the recently controversial author of the same name.

Texas was a lawless land when Jeff and Rachel Becket crossed the Red River with their wagon party in 1840. They were the first, real American pioneers. Some of the wagon people became ranchers, some became outlaws.

It wasn't easy on the frontier, surviving Comanche raids and the brutal forces of nature. With sweat and strength they struggled to carve an empire out of a wilderness. And for Jeff Becket it was a battle he'd win or die trying.

Written from personal experience, ADD Quicktips is full of logical, empathetic, usable advice. There are tips for organization (ADD'ers see the process of organization differently.), learning spelling words, becoming adept at math and language arts, and just plain living effectively. You will have a new appreciation for the way the mind of an ADD'er works and will see another side, a very positive side, to the story. It is a must have resource for teachers, parents, students, and counselors. Finally, someone understands!