John Putnam Thatcher gets involved in a kidnapping. Not as a victim, and certainly not as the bad guy, but as the one delivering the million and a half dollars in ransom to the Swiss bank where the terrorist group known as Black Tuesday will pick it up.

Poor Thatcher. He likes a quiet life. But nothing goes his way. The ransom is picked up by a blond packbacker who immediately disappears. The terrorists remain quiet, but it takes weeks before the victim reappears. And when he does, the questions just become louder. Because the victim was the major figure in an important oil drilling contract for the North Sea in Scotland. His company wins the bid and are just beginning to get things ironed out when someone plants a bomb in his car. Then it turns out that he had never been kidnapped in the first place. So what happened to all that ransom money?

I always like Emma Lathen's books, but since they are out of print, they are hard to find. I just got a copy of this one yesterday at a thrift store and I couldn't wait to read it. I hadn't ever read this one before and it was a real treat. I love her stuff. If you're a fan, I really recommend this one.

MY MOM BOUGHT ME THIS BOOK WHEN SHE WAS IN EDMONTON-AND ITS A GREAT BOOK!

A FRIEND IN RAIN TELLS THE STORY FROM SPIRITS POINT OF VIEW
ABOUT BEING CAUGHT FROM THE CAVALRY AND THEN GIVEN TO LITTLE CREEK WHERE HE MEETS THE PAINT MARE-RAIN AND SAVING HIS HOMELAND
FROM THE CAVALRY WHO WANT TO DRIVE THEIR TRAIN THROUGH!

THE BOOK IS FILLED WITH LOTS OF COLORFUL PICTURES AND THE WRITING IS EASY TO READ TOO!

SO I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SEE SPIRIT:
STALLION OF THE CIMARRON LIKE I DO!

I found this to be a very lovely book. I didn't want to finish reading it, so when I did, I started reading it over again and found it to be just as enjoyable the second time. In fact, I am planning on reading it again! Joanne shares some of her own experiences in life, which any of us can relate to with no problem. It makes a wonderful gift, as there is something in it for everyone.

Clearly, this work is the bible for any professional in the field of international relations. While devoted to the study and evolution of the G-7 process, the work underlines the fundamental role of the major industrialized powers in shaping 20th century geopolitical realities.

Anyone interested in the White Mountains of New Hampshire will be fascinated by this compelling account of Joe Dodge, the real Old Man of the mountains. Putnam weaves humor and tragedy with his own personal knowledge of the man who was perhaps most responsible for the modern perception of the Northern Peaks. AMC Hutmaster, pioneer SAR organizer, co-founder of the Mount Washington Observatory, organizer of the legendary Inferno races from the summit of Washington to Pinkham Notch, it's all told in this wonderful book.

I was a contributing writer to "The Journal Project." However, my part was so small, I will risk hints of self-serving interests to rave about the women who created this work. It is a jewel. It is (and is not) about academic women and the classroom process in "Women's Studies." Those excluded from higher education, share an identity and voice here as well. Dispel any unflattering charges about the content of "Women's Studies" courses. the world. "The Journal Project" is a collaboration of a particular small women's community, with its diverse races, ethnicities, languages and/or sexual orientations. Sometimes funny, sad, stirring anger and pain, this work is the unfurling of a hundred -- no, a thousand -- petals of a flower only to reveal the raw, complex beauty of living fully in one's own life. With gaining the knowledge of our 'one-ness' with each other, we unwrap ourselves further, setting off shocks of insight, understanding, and exclamations of "Yes! I've felt that. I thought the exact same thing."

What could be more invigorating, life-affirming -- more essential in the lives of today's women? "The Journal Project" gives hope and meaning to the varied roles of women, no matter what generation

This classic textbook is the first reference for the current usage of the Milwaukee brace for the treatment of Idiopathic scoliosis. Drs. Blount and Moe converted this technology and combined it with sound clinical treatment principles to prevent scoliosis curve progression and therefore, prevent surgery. This book covers clinical as well as fabrication and fitting principles for the Milwaukee brace.

I live just a few blocks from Central Park, but reading through this book, I realize how many things there are that I've never seen or appreciated! It's a great introduction to the history of the park and the things beyond the grass and trees that there are to explore. It joins my Zagat guide in my purse as things I don't leave home without on the weekends.

This well written and concise book is an absolute must-have for any library or individual interested in Ohio legal research. It provides information not only on ways to access current law, but antiquated Ohio law as well. I look forward to a revision.

Larry D. Richmond, Jr., MSLS
Asst. Law Librarian
Cincinnati Law Library

I confess, I've only read about 15 pages of this book. However, I'm very impressed with the little I've read. The passage I read was about implementing ans framing the culture of the community. In this book, students are making their own classroom rules, learning how to resolve conflicts, even collaborating on the themes of study. The book has helpful week-by-week plans for how to make students invested in and accountable for their own learning.