I really enjoyed this little book, easily read in one sitting. And even better, I asked my husband to explain some terms used, which got us talking sports together, like just what is a 3-6-3 double play? Drawings are terrific. And I actually learned something, always a plus. A keeper. A gem from page 108: "Good pitching always beats good hitting and vice versa." Credit Pittsburgh Pirate lefty Bob Veale.

Una muchacha inglesa (Catherine) regresa a Inglaterra despues de terminar sus estudios en Francia. Conoce a un joven aristocrata (Gabriel Rockwell), se casan, y se van a vivir a la antigua y misteriosa mansion de la familia de el. Los Rockwell reciben a Caterine con frialdad, y poco a poco ella siente que algo terrorifico la envuelve, la persigue...y quiere escapar de ahi.

Batman and Mr. Freeze: Subzero provides a tasty treat for young and old alike who were disappointed with last Summer's Batman movie. Not only does it truly encapture Batman in a way that all of the movies have yet to attain, it provides a nice companion piece to the recently released animated video on which it is based. Parents can hand their little ones this book and a tasty snow cone in the upcoming months and rest assured that fine, quality entertainment is being delivered!

i was never a romance reader, but i must say that i did love this book. it was suggested to me by the author. i didn't think i would like it but i gave it a try and found that the imagery in the book provides such an excellent picture in my mind that i had to continue reading. you won't be dissapointed. the historical aspect ties in beautifully with the love that grows between the two lead characters.

This was a charming book; just the kind I like to read. The heroine was nobody's patsy, and the hero was a hunk. The final scenes were very exciting, and the found father brought tears to my eyes. I loved it.

good art, good ideas; does the volume 1 designation mean there's more to come? definitley a sports fan collectible-i,too,despise mike tyson

Even though over 20 years old, this text remains the standard in the field of SEC. The introductory chapters on retention, band broadening, and resolution not only are a must read but will be returned to many times. The sections on instrumentation, detectors, columns, and data handling are still useful, but are dated. This book could greatly benefit from a second edition, to include updated detection and column methodologies, as well as hyphenated techniques. As such, because it is not a cheap book, it is probably not the ideal textbook. However, academics, industrial practitioners, and anyone who is seeking either basic or advanced SEC info will probably find what they need here. It should also be mentioned that the treatment of solution thermodynamics (i.e., the combined effects of solvent and temperature on dissolution and dilute solution properties) is above average for an SEC text. For a 20+ year old book, the treatment of the subject matter has held up extremely well.

Thirteen years ago in 1876 Alabama, Emma Lawrence's father was sent to prison for burning down the barn of Pratt's Landing, owned by the town's leading family, the Watsons. Now that her father died, Emma needs to get the deed to her family's farm transferred to her mother. However, the only lawyer in town is Sam Watson, son of the man whose property was destroyed by her father.

Sam has only recently returned to his birth town, having been raised by his grandparents. Unlike his dad, he does not blame the daughter for the sins of her father, and wants to help her. However, as they work close together to save the Lawrence farm, Sam also finds himself very attracted to Emma, a feeling that she reciprocates with all her heart. Still, a long term relationship does not appear to be in the cards for this pair because of the family feud and the interference of the townsfolk.

PRATT'S LANDING is a fun to read historical romance that brilliantly highlights American small town life. The lead characters are a melodious couple who embellish an enjoyable tale. However, it is the nineteenth century small town American version of the Romeo and Juliet story line, refreshingly rewritten by the obviously talented Martha Kirkland, that makes this a pleasurable reading experience.

Harriet Klausner

Sadly, there are many who will never have heard anything about Arna W. Bontemps (pronounced "bon-tom") who this book is written about. Had it not been for the poet Langston Hughes, I too would not know who Arna Bontemps was. The two best friends were both struggling African American writers when they met in 1924... a friendship which would last until Mr. Hughes untimely death in 1967. Both were born in 1902. This book details Mr. Bontemps' life, and while he lived during a very exciting time in our history, he lived during a time of struggle. African American writers did not always receive all the same breaks as white writers. Then too, there were also some of the other horrors of the time as well. Even so, Mr. Bontemps couragiously plunged onward. Despite struggling to raise a fine family of six children with his wife Alberta, Mr. Bontemps still managed to follow his dream of writing novels, poems, short stories, children's books, and articles. After a few years in Harlem, he obtained his Masters in Library Science, and eventually became the Librarian/curator at Fisk University, where he then remained for many years until his retirement. When I read about Mr. Bontemp's life, and of his place in the lives of others during that time, I am always reminded of the song, "The Wind Beneath My Wings." You know, "You are my hero," and all that? Arna Bontemps quietly, yet always, was the constant, uplifting wind that helped keep Langston Hughes going, and many others going. And reading about his life, he keeps me going too. This book takes us from Arna Bontemps' birth to his death...through his struggles and many accomplishments...and those of many others during this time who touched his life. Though the subject matter meant alot to me, I can't say that this is a well written book. It really draaagggs in places, and deserved to be written better. Nevertheless, this is the only biography that I know of about Mr. Bontemps, and if you are interested in his life, or, Langston Hughes' life, or the Harlem Renaissance, then I strongly recommend this illustrated book.

Jacket Blurb: "Weary of domestic confinement, Rosalind Hinton resolved to visit Lieutenant Ashford, newly released from a French prisoner-of-war camp. But instead of the soulful youth of her childhood dreams, she found him a bold charmer whose tantalizing masculinity provoked in her the most delectable palpitations. How unfortunate - because this was not the young gentleman she remembered! He was a fraud...even, perchance, a French spy! And duty demanded she expose him. / When Lord Brad Stone saved the life of a young lieutenant by taking a bullet intended for the soldier, he had no idea what havoc would ensue in his own life. For the lieutenant repayed his act of courage by sending Brad home in his place to avoid being traded for a French soldier. Now as a British spy on a top secret mission, Brad must lie low until he can report vital information; even if it means allaying this pesky female's suspicions with a pretend passion. How could he know that a swift caress and a lingering kiss would plunge them both into a real romantic adventure - one that could cost a lady her reputation ... and her heart."

I found this book a nice, light read mostly because Martha Kirkland doesn't write lousy books. The storyline had entertaining characters and the plot was exciting but a bit forced. Just a bit more realism to Brad and Rosalind's adventure through Portugal to get the lieutenant released would have done a lot to make this book very satisfying. When I find myself asking nagging questions about the characters and there are no answers whatsoever, it distracts me from the fun of the story. I would have preferred to give this book 3.5 stars rather than 4 because this book was less smooth than the writer's usual performance. Nevertheless, Kirkland always writes well and with wit so I can recommend this book as I do all her others.