Lee North has done a superb job of recording the early history of football... the first team to wear numbers, the first indoor game, the first college powerhouses and their now famous coaches. Nicely illustrated and laid out. A must for all football enthusiasts!

This story of a small college that made football history is a blockbuster. Little Washington and Jefferson College, averaging about 400 students, from 1890 through 1935 played the likes of Pitt, West Virginia, Notre Dame, Penn State, Syracuse, Army, Navy, and a host of others. And W & J won far more of these games than it lost.There are loads of interesting pictures, including a monster bonfire in 1909 at WVU as Mountaineeer enthusiasts implored their team to "incinerate W & J." (But W & J won, 18-5.)The small Pennsylvania college produced many All-Americans, including Wilbur F. Henry, all-time All-America tackle; Deacon Dan Towler, who went on to a great pro career with Los Angeles; Tackle Russ Stein, who starred on W & J's 1922 Rose Bowl team; and Johnny Spiegel, halfback who led the nation in scoring in 1913.W & J produced the first black quarterback to play in the Rose Bowl, Dr. Charles "Pruner" West. This book has the entire Pruner story -- Washington and Lee refused to play the Presidents if Pruner played. The W & J players elected not to play if Pruner did not. The game was called off. In "Battling..." you'll also read about two of the strangest plays in football history, the nasty words WVU adherents used for Pruner West, and W & J's return to grid prominence in the 1990s after decades in the doldrums.

BearWalker is a great book with a ton of potential. As I read the book I kept thinking, this is gonna be a hit TV series some day. It has everything: government conspiracy, mysticism, betrayal...the works! His use of Native American myth, and his great development of Paul Dillinger(my personal favorite in the book) just left me wishing the book was 500 pages and not 150. I hope he writes more in this line!

Wow! Steven King, the king of horror fiction, had better prepare his abdication speech because Steven Lee Climer is the heir apparent, the crown prince, and his works of dark fantasy declare him ready to reign. Based on Chippewa and Ottawa myths and legends of shape shifters and healers, Bear Walkers and Bloodstoppers, BEARWALKER, set in present day Ann Arbor, puts a whole new spin on the myths. Unable to control his shape shifting by any other means, David Walking Bear has become an alcoholic, a street person. And manages to survive in the shadows until a group of men, armed with chains and bats, descend on his alley and start beating David and two of his derelict buddies. Changing into a monster, David kills them all, including one friend who is still alive, and has to run again. Jeanette Towson, gifted by Manitou (the Great Spirit) with the ability to take ills and wounds from the patient to herself, has hidden herself by adopting different strategies. A news junkie, she almost knows what David is, but gets herself involved in the news when she saves a victim of an auto accident. There is still another important character in BEARWALKER. Paul Dillinger, a tabloid reporter, wants the stories of the "monster that kills" and the "angel that heals" for his rag and is determined to find the truth of it without regard to the people involved. The author's previous book, DREAM THIEVES, was nominated for Best First Novel 1997 from the International Horror Guild. I had the honor of reviewing it also. It has all the makings of a classic, a book that defines the horror/dark fantasy genre. I'm not sure, but I think BEARWALKER is their first book. If so, it's a grand debut into the publishing world. Rumors are rampant regarding the death of the horror genre, but my guess is: Steven Lee Climer and Indigo will be the Bloodstopper for horror. Reviewed by Patricia Lucas White, award-winning author of A Wizard Scorned.

When I first began working with adolescent abuse survivor's, I saw a need for written information about the effects of abuse to help educate kids about the fact that many of the difficulties they were experiencing were a result of the abuse, not the result of charachter defects or being a "bad" person, as so many survivors come to believe. In searching for written material, I found a wealth of well written information geared towards adults. When I tried to use this material to help my teen clients, they complained that all of the examples in these books were about adults, and there were too many big words. They were right. Teens need materials they can relate to. My goal in writting the survivor's guide was to write something specifically for teen survivors, with examples from real adolescent survivors, and written in "normal language." I have been blessed by a number of letters from survivors who have found this book helpful. Helping kids who have had to deal with this terribly difficult issue on a personal level is just what I wanted to do. These strong kids deserve all the support we as a society can give them. I hope you too will find this book helpful in your journey.

This short, comprehensive book gives the survivor of sexual abuse insight into why they feel the way they do. While easy to read, it isn't simpleminded or condescending. The Survivor's Guide gives sensible steps that lead toward healing and away from self-destructive behavior. A must read for anyone who worries about how to support survivors.

This book not only touched my heart, it completely changed my perspective on how I felt after our dog was put to sleep.
Until I read "Best of Both Worlds," all I could think about was how much we missed him, and he missed us. Now I think about him running around with his parents, who he hadn't seen since he was a baby, and with other dogs we have owned and loved in the past.
I also read it to my children, and now when they talk about him they use the language of the book, and even glance up and say hello to him occasionally.
I cannot recommend it highly enough as part of the healing process!

I am an animal lover. I have had a pet of one kind or another since I was a little boy. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: A DOGGIE'S JOURNAL BY NOEL brought back memories, both happy and sad, of all the creatures that have blessed my life. I always believed that they knew more about me than they ever let on, and they never failed to lift my spirits regardless of my mood. Thank you Lee Schnebly for a wonderful, heartwarming story.

Adrianne Lee brings her usual skill at juggling a big group of suspects to this mystery, which features a good plotline and an even better hero. Shy toymaker Mac Coy had traded places with his detective twin brother to investigate the industrial espionage in his toy company. As the book opens, Mac learns his brother has been murdered. Grief-stricken, Mac decides there's only one way he can get to the bottom of it, and for that, he needs the help of Tia Larken, his brother's fiancee, a woman he's always wished was his own.

Coy Toys provides a big cast of characters to keep the true villain's identity a secret until the end, and unlike "The Runaway Bride," which kept all the suspects at a distance until the final third, Lee does a good job characterizing them all. It really is impossible to know who it is. The story did move a little too fast for me, with emotions and suspicions that are discussed at great length, but come across as skimmed over because we're already moving on to something new. I couldn't help wishing it was paced so that some of those details could sink in more.

Still, if I wound up loving the book, it was because of the uniqueness of the hero and how much I cared about the romance. Mac is just so perfectly human, a wonderful change in a genre where every man is superman. Tia's subplot was a little familiar, but Mac was refreshing and sympathetic the whole way through. With insecurities and imperfections, he's just a man, but he's also a great romantic lead. Even if the book had been terrible, I probably would have recommended it on the strength of him alone. Fortunately, Lee provides a satisfying story to go along with her characters. "The Best-Kept Secret" (and her original title was most definitely better) is certainly worth investigating.

I want one of these bears for myself! They sound wonderful.

Tia and Mac are both people I'd love to meet and to have as friends. Best Kept Secret will touch your heart in many ways. Add to that a really intriguing bit of suspense that leaves you wondering in a big way.

It's cleverly done, and definitely emotionally satisfying in the end. You couldn't help but love this man and this woman. You'll find a part of you in each one of them.

Great going, Adrianne! -Lee Emory

Brent Lee's book is a very accessable, down-to-earth writing that presents profound spiritual truths in practical, step-by-step ways. Brent provides systematic information for both the long-time student of metaphysics as well as the beginner. Great book to share with others for conversation and growth!

BEYOND KNOWING's author, Brent Lee, is no stranger to talking with spirits. Ever since he was a child, Brent benefited from the compassionate guidance of spirits who shared insights, amazing stories, and the occasional smelly herbal potion with him. Brent Lee's clarity and down-to-Earth practicality was clearly a great benefit to him during the many years he worked as a counselor in the US Navy, where he traveled the world and learned from a variety of spiritual teachers. Brent shares both the teachings of his spirit guides and the wisdom he learned from people around the world in this fascinating overview of our true spiritual nature.

Brent Lee includes a large number of useful exercises in this book, after first presenting a historical overview for each concept. These exercises can help you see your spirit guides, identify your dream symbols, notice what different levels of consciousness feel like, learn how to communicate psychically through the dreamplane we all share, discover how to enter the consciousness of others, practice exploring your past, view possible outcomes of the choices you make, connect with other forms of consciousness, connect with your soul, and practice telekinesis.

I especially enjoy reading the stories Brent shares -- such as the times he played astral travel tag with a friend of his. He could usually catch his friend, because he did not share his friend's belief that it was impossible to walk through furniture! Brent describes an earlier out-of-body experience in which he walked half-way through his closed bedroom door, when the thought ran through his mind that he could not walk through solid objects. "Since I was already half way through the door, I became imprisoned within the door. For a moment, I felt fear: how was I going to explain this predicament to my family? Then I 'got a grip' on myself and remembered that in my spirit form, I am not limited by physical structures. With that realization, I received a mild shock from the door as I passed on through. In the same manner, you can pass through solid objects in your conscious state or in your physical body, or pass your hand through your 'solid' table. The only limitation is the limitation of your own belief about your own reality."

I recommend this book to those who are on a spiritual path and would like to open their minds to new possibilities. BEYOND KNOWING is an invigorating book that will help clean out any beliefs you might be feeling limited by. I am moved by its wisdom, touched by its honesty, inspired by its integrity, and awed by its love. I give it my highest recommendation, and look forward to reading more wonderful books by Brent Lee!

I think this book would be very helpful to anyone transitioning from military/government employment to the private sector. And my opinion is not based on the fact that I once worked with the author overseas.

Read it from cover-to-cover. Easy reading. Exceptionally informative and extremelly useful. A job well done.

Lois and Jerry Jacka do an EXCELLENT job with every project they undertake. Certainly this book is no exception. The text by Lois is insightful and well written. Jerry's photography and layout are some of the best. With an historical introduction by Clara Lee Tanner, the book is COMPLETE from Preface to page 206. Works by many of today's MASTERS are illustrated and a brief description of each item is included. The number of Native American artists is far too extensive to list, so may a half dozen suffice: Charles Loloma, Grace Medicine Flower, Rondina Huma, Jesse Monongye, Loren Phillips and Doug Hyde. There are so many more! Since the book is now OUT OF PRINT, grab a copy; it truly is one to own.

This is an excellent sourcebook for those wanting to learn more about quality Native art. The information provided will help you learn about the various associations that work with Native artists as well as wonderful insights into many of the artists themselves. "Anything by Lois and Jerry Jacka" is the recommendation given in the conclusion of The Native American Indian Artist Directory (a book that gives you actual contact information, i.e. phone numbers, mailing addresses, etc.) for good reason. The quality of their work has been recognized for many years. If you attend the major Native art events in the Southwest you're likely to see them there, keeping current on the latest in Native arts. One more terrific publication from the Lois & Jerry Jacka team!

Birthday Zoo is a joyful picture book by Deborah Lee Rose about the most exciting birthday celebration ever. A whimsical poem about fun activities suggested by various playful animal friends, and cheerful color illustrations by Lynn Munsinger make Birthday Zoo an upbeat, entertaining, and highly recommended picture book for beginning readers.

What do children enjoy more than a birthday party? Young folks find a visit to the zoo exciting. The combination of the two in "Birthday Zoo" is bound to bring smiles of delight.

Illustrated in engaging watercolors and presented in catchy rhyme, the story opens with a question, "'Hey, what's the big deal?'" noticed the seal." When it's discovered that the big deal is a birthday preparations begin.

"'What do we do?' asked the emu. 'Make everyone happy,' said the okapi." And that's precisely what this joyful narrative will do as balloons are blown up, party hats distributed, and refreshments served.

At the last, imagine being wished happy birthday by a whole zoo!

- Gail Cooke

I like Billy and Blaze books and I like what happened in that book Blaze and the Forrest fire and it said in the book that Billy's dog Rex goes with them on rides and one day he's sick. Billy and Blaze is about a boy and his pony who race to the forest fire to set and speeed the alarm. But one day he was sick? It reminds me of Paul Brandt's CD Calm Before The Storm.

C.W. Anderson has outdone himself with this Billy and Blaze story. I love most of his Blaze series with its timeless feel and innocence; what life used to be about. Blaze and Billy are put in a situation of defending the entire forest. They must make their way over hill and dale to alert the neighbouring farm. Will they make it... well I wont spoil it for you. Blaze and the Forest Fire is a unique and wonderful book. You will love it.