I do not really like the early Tintin adventures where there is a lot of slapstick and every other page our intrepid reporter hero is either holding a gun or having somebody hold a gun on him as much as I do the later adventures where the emphasize is on character humor and cultural details. However, "L'ile Noire" is certainly the epitome of this type of Tintin adventure. Hergé really pours it on pretty much from start to finish. This might be slapstick but it is nonstop slapstick from Tintin trying to stop Dupont and Dumond from arresting him to Milou getting the better of a gorilla (but not a spider). Tintin might end up unconscious more often in this story than all of his other adventures combined. The beginning is simple enough. Tintin sees a plane land with engine trouble. Noticing it is an unregistered plane he offers to help and is immediately shot (do not worry, boys and girls, the bullet only grazes his ribs). Of course Tintin wants to get to the bottom of this mystery but it is hard to collect clues when people are trying to kill you and you have no clue why. As you can tell from the cover illustration of " L'ile Noire " Tintin gets to wear a kilt, not to mention a bonnie bonnet as the titular piece of property happens to be in Scotland. This might not be the best Tintin adventure and there are certainly funnier sequences to be found down the road, but all things considered " L'ile Noire " has got to be the funniest of Hergé stories.

This collection of letters, by one of South Africa's leading activists, offers a direct view of the experience of a political prisoner during apartheid. Written during the author's 26 years in prison, alongside Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, the books grants the reader the rare chance to grasp the daily hardships these men endured. And yet, given Kathrada's courage, humility and humor, as well as their ultimate political victory, the book is a source of inspiration and hope.

This book has beautiful, vibrant pictures. The text is child-friendly, easy to read and understand. This is a great resource for elementary classrooms.

A great mystery, and in a wonderful setting! Set on the island of Ameland off the coast of Holland, Rikst and her best childhood friend Bas de Jong stumble upon what appears to be a woman who is the reincarnation of the witch Rixt, the island woman who is the subject of an old legend often told on the island. Their search to uncover the truth leads to a confrontation and battle of wits with malicious smugglers. Gripping and fascinating, this book also explores Rikst's emotions and feelings about her family and the boy she likes.

This book, the only one of its kind, is a must for everyone who loves Lighthouses or the Hawaiian Islands!

The photographs, both land and aerial, of the Lighthouses and the Hawaiian landscapes are breathtaking. Add to that the history of the Lighthouses and the insets of local floral and fauna, and you have an excellent guide to the Hawaiian Lighthouses or a picturesque, memory invoking experience, for everyone who loves Hawaii.

The Lighthouse People, Robert and Sandra Shanklin, have done an excellent job on their first, full length Lighthouse book. I highly recommend it for your own pleasure or a gift.

The scope of this book is best described by the chapter titles: 1) Lindisfarne and Saint Cuthbert 2) The men who made the manuscript 3) The text of the Gospels 4) The script 5) How the manuscript was made 6) The great decorated pages 7) The smaller initials 8) Some comparisons (with contemporary works) 9) The later history of the manuscript

The text is lively, including, for example, an old riddle describing the wax table used for sketches. The Anglo-Saxom instruments used in illuminations are shown in a photograph; you aren't expected to have detailed knowledge of medieval tools. The color plates of the Gospels are magnificant. The art shown for comparison includes not only other manuscripts but metalwork etc.

This book is not only an introduction to the Lindisfarne Gospels but is a good starting point for illuminated manuscripts in general.

I first come across this book when I was younger and lived for some time in St Vincent, which is one of the Windward Islands where this is set. Looking back I remember the pleasure that this book gave me. I really loved this book and I think that any child reading it now would feel the same. For one the pictures used are sensational, drawn in such a way that they make children explored them as there are so many thing to look at in each! The story told I found to be so realistic and brilliant. I would advise anyone who is looking to buy a child a present or is just looking around to consider getting this, as I know from personal experience that this is a book that has something for everyone and can be enjoyed for generations.

Little Wolf at Leyte is an extremely thorough examination of the life and death of a World War II destroyer escort and her crew from the time of it's construction and commissioning to it's death in the Battle of Samar. Samuel B. Roberts, as warships go was a little player in a large setting. But, during the Battle of Samar, this ship suddenly became a big player in a big scene. Without the dedication and gallantry of her crew against tremendous odds, the battle for the Philiipines may have been a great deal costlier for the United States and her allies. The author examines many of the crew from the commanding officer from Washington, a reserve lieutenant commander named Copeland, to a young gunner's mates from Oklahoma. He does excellent work in bringing the human spirit into sharp focus during this battle. Little Wolf at Leyte tells the reader about Gunner's Mate Paul H. Carr and his short life. His example was just one of many at the Battle of Samar in October 1944. This is a must read for Naval history enthusiasts as well as being an excellent text for learning leadership traits. The Navy has honored Little Wolf by naming three ships to commemorate this action. One for Samuel B. Roberts, one for the commanding officer, Admiral Copeland and one for Petty Officer Carr. This alone should encourage others to learn why this battle was so pivotal to American fortune in the Philippines. I highly recommend this book.

This book, although technically a children's book, is fascinating reading for people of all ages. Mr. Collard does a great job at keeping things simple, yet at the same time detailing how these scientists go about their job on Lizard Island.

I highly recommend this book to everyone.

If I were to say that this book were the hit if the month, or even the hit if the year I wouldn't be doing it justice. This book is so much more touching than Scott O'Dell's version. I cried almost all of the way through it. Can you imagine being stranded on an island for twenty years all by yourself? The only company that you have being wild dogs? If you read this book you will discover how it feels. So, if you only read one book in your whole lifetime, READ THIS ONE. It is fantastic.