I was born and reared in Miami, the fourth generation of my Pioneer South Florida family. I was delighted with this book, it brought back so many memories.

The old photographs are gems, and the descriptions well written and informative. I enjoyed the "then" pictures with the "now", in some instances they are almost unbelievable, the Coconut Grove Womens Club little Club House which I went to frequently is a good example, long may it survive!

Parks and Klepser do a wonderful job documenting the evolution and transformation of Miami and Miami Beach. A great book for illustrating Miami and Miami Beach's past history (for those people who believe there is little) and a wonderful guide to our present tropical metropolis.

This book is clear and well-written and contains a wealth of useful information about relevant research studies and their clinical implications. The information is well-integrated and the perspectives are new and exciting. I would definitely recommend it for clinicians, students, researchers, and other interested readers. It makes a contribution to this important area of study.

Harry Moore and Fred Brown form a wonderful team as they combine their diverse talents to offer both the "over" and "under" story of Eastern Tennessee's spectacular fall colors. Brown, a reporter for the Knoxville News-Sentinel, provides the sonorous phrases which perfectly frame Tennessee's reddish, golden autumn foliage. Moore, a Tennessee state geologist, offers a unique geological perspective on the ancient geological features that define the lands that stretch from the Cumberland Plateau all the way to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

With Discovering October Roads in hand, those who wander Tennessee's fiery hills will have the opportunity to view them through a lens of wonder and knowing normally reserved for just a few geology and biology majors. Moore and Brown's book is a delightful, easy read that offers days of pleasure to novice and professional alike.

This is the only decent MP paperback tie-in that is fiction. The rest are boring, but if you're a fan of the show, especially the 2nd & 3rd seasons, this book is worth picking up! The writers of this one obviously know the characters of Michael, Sydney, and Jane well, because they act exactly like they would on the TV show. The story includes the months leading up to Michael and Jane's (first) wedding. At first, you think Michael is the Mr. Nice Guy he was until the end of season 1, but you find out pretty quick that he was a sleaze the whole time. Before the wedding he is up to his usual tricks cheating, lying, and scheming. Sydney finds out but as usual no-one, especially Jane, will beleive her. A really fun book and worth picking up if you're a fan of the show, especially if you've been watching since the early days, and if Sydney and Michael are your favorite Melrose Place characters.

An interesting read, this book was more like a dream state than a first person narrative. Short, concise visuals, and vivid characters describe village life in post war Naples. This book will keep you reading straight through to the end. Loved the ending.

this is one of those rare stories that is written with such simplistically elegant prose that it can't help but be beautiful. it is not the plot of the book that captivates the reader, but rather the almost plain and 'delicate' way in which the story is narrated. to anyone in search of a new "classic," i highly recommend this book.

GOD'S MOUNTAIN is only the second book I've read by Erri De Luca (SEA OF MEMORY being the other) ' and I'm pretty sure these are the only works available in English by him. He's a writer of amazing talent and sensitivity. GOD'S MOUNTAIN gets under the reader's skin so easily ' his economy of language is perfect for this story of a boy's passage into manhood.

Montedidio (God's mountain) is a poor sector of Naples. The story is set in 1960 ' there are still fresh memories of World War II among the inhabitants (a theme that also plays an important part in SEA OF MEMORY), but there is a new, young president in America and despite the political tensions between the East and the West, there is a palpable sense of freshness and hope even amidst the poverty in which these characters dwell. The young narrator has started to keep a diary ' and the observations he makes, the things that he sees as moving and important, are very telling. He is a special soul ' he aches to become a man, but can still look back with genuine affection on the days of his childhood. He honors his parents and the man who employs him ' as well as his other friends. He works hard and feels the glow of it in his soul. He sees the struggle in the wrinkles of older people, and he respects them for it ' and he hears the wisdom in the words they pass on to him.

There is a young girl named Maria who lives in the same building as his family ' she is thirteen, and the depiction of their blossoming friendship and subsequent romance is rendered in such a lovely manner by De Luca's prose. They are each reaching out to discover the nature of love ' out of curiosity, of course, but also out of a burning need that flames within each of them, a need to replace the ties of love they see shredding in their own lives. They are drawn to each other naturally and innocently ' every aspect of their romance is tender and new. Love that includes sensuality, without being driven by lust, is a beautiful thing ' it's a joy to see it in such grace-filled writing.

One of the young man's friends is an old man ' a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust ' who is a cobbler. He has a workbench in the carpentry shop where the boy is employed. The cobbler's generosity ' he repairs the shoes of the poor of Naples for free ' as well as his wisdom and stories touch the boy deeply. The old cobbler has a physical deformity ' a hunchback ' that he decides are angel wings waiting to burst forth, allowing him to fly to the Holy Land. His belief in this ' and the belief of the boy as well ' make it real.

The boy's father has given him a boomerang ' a gift from a sailor friend, brought back from Australia. The boomerang is mystical and mysterious to the boy ' he practices with it every night on the roof of his building. He practices throwing it up to the point of actually letting it go ' he rightfully sees the time when he will actually allow it to fly as a turning point in his life. He is both thrilled and frightened to see that time arrive.

The book reads fairly quickly ' but it's one that should be savored. There is so much wisdom and LIFE contained in these pages, that it mustn't be hurried. After all, life passes by too fast as it is'

This is a little treasure.

I found this gem by accident on the shelf of a secondhand store, along with several other books on the subject of cruising (which I also bought). This was by far, the best written of the bunch! They say the key to being a good author, is finding your "voice" on the written page, and Jim Moore has certainly done this. Jim has a narrative style that is entertaining as well as informative. He seemlessly blends together the tale of an adventure and lifestyle story that is full of amusing anecdotes, along with truely useful information about sailing, navigating, and living on a sailing vessel. I also appreciated Jim's ability to maintain continuity throughout the book (something not common in the others I've read). Read it the first time for the shear enjoyment. Read it the second time using a highlighter (if you ever plan to go cruising)!

I'm sorry to say, I haven't read Moore's first book, but I can certainly recommend this one (after reading it twice). Moore has a down to earth writing style and is a real thinking sailor. By that, I mean that he has come up with a lot of good solutions to sailing problems, and he shares them in this book.

Besides a running narrative of his experiences, some of which have little to do with cruising, he shares what he has learned about seamanship and life on a boat. He demonstrates how to make a boat leakproof, how to anchor properly, and how to avoid a knockdown while you're sleeping. He throws in a few fishing tips as well, including one that involves vodka (a surprisingly useful tidbit).

In comparing this to a similar book, Lin Pardey's "Cruising in Serrafyn", I'd have to srongly favor Moore. Pardey wrote intirely too much about personal relationships and not enough about sailing.

I've read some pretty negative reviews about Moore's first book, but, IMHO, this one is worth the read.

Jim Moore takes us on Swan his home made 36 foot sloop in the pacific and then around North America. You learn about Molly the Mate, Vane the proud wind vane, CN (Cool Navigator) the smart allec Sat Nav and other picturesque characters. You will travel to places you will not want to leave. You will also find some of the lessons that the author learned on sailing, cruising and fishing.

There is an exciting immediacy, an unaffected directness and a sense of wonderment in Moore's
delicately illustrated book. She carries the reader with her on a journey through petroglyph sites across America, a journey that traverses geography, art, time and the heart. With great humility Moore explores a form of analytical examination outside the strictures of the academic mold. The result is a narrative both poetic and informative, that expands the vision, and kindles one's desire to travel with Moore.

Joe Hilton and Greg Moore's Rock N Roll Treasures provides a selection of rock memorabilia from posters and autographed photos to guitars, games, magazines and more. An excellent music reference for collectors.

For anyone interested in the history of Rock 'n Roll --- and all its various manifestations --- this is truly a fun book to have. Page after page of full-color images, from all eras or rock's history, depicting the gamut of memorabilia that was produced to promote everyone from the Beatles to the Banana Splits! What is most remarkable about this book, and what makes it indispensable, are the many photos which document items that have never been pictured in any other memorabilia guide. Paging through this book is a mind-boggling, dizzying 'adventure.' I love it. YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!

A real beauty of a book to whet the appetite of any rock and roll enthusiast. Great nostalgia piece. Features over 1,300 full color large, sharp photos of every type of rock and roll collectible. Provides info on valuing the items, grading them, buying them, selling them and protecting them. Topics range from the Beatles and Elvis to the Bee Gees and New Kids on the Block. Estimated values are provided. A MUST for everyone interested in this topic. Well worth the price.

Danial Fox has written a very informative book that I would highly recommend to anyone intrested in Great Plains arrowheads.I found the section on lithic materials very helpful and the pictures of artifacts fantastic. It's packed cover to cover with good information.

This book is good for a lesson on prepositions.
For the same purpose, I would also recommend "Bears in the Night" by Stan and Jan Berenstain and "Rosie's Walk" by Pat Hutchins.