"Girls don't need school." This is the initial tone for Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys in the beginning. This book is honest with its stereotypes and use of language (considering the time it is set in), yet liberal in it's moral. This book is sharp in its interpretation of how life was immediately following slavery, yet daring enough to portray life honestly and frank. The illustrations are vivid and clear allowing the reader to perceive Virgie's(the main character)exact environment. As you read the book, the pictures draw you into the story as if you are another sibling for one of her brothers to pick on. The emotions on each character's faces are clear as if you can read their minds. The watercolors bring the characters to life right before your eyes and portray life as realistic as a picture. Any child would get lost in the beautiful art in these illustrations, as well as learn a little something about the importance of learning.

Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys is notable for its subject matter and illustrations. The story concerns a young African-American girl in Post-Reconstruction Tennessee who hungers to follow her five older brothers to school; young African-American girls did not typically attend school during this time. The story is told in first person by one of the brothers, who is sympathetic to her cause. (Some of the brothers are against her accompanying them, and their comments add tension to the story--will their predictions come true?) The illustrations, watercolors by E.B. Lewis, provide an engaging yet gentle way into the text. The book provides a story interesting to young school age kids (is it possible that kids could actually yearn to be able to go to school?), and also an avenue to talking about social history. As a linguist, I especially liked the respectful yet accurate depiction of Black English Vernacular, which lends the book an evocative note. The book is 'officially' recommended for ages 4-8. Because of the history theme I would extend that to ten year olds.

Lewis Latham has served for some time in the role of 'a voice crying in the wilderness'. I am often amazed of the breadth of his historical perspective and his currently 'unamerican' willingness, or rather eagerness, to reach below the surface of events and bring to light essences which an informed and engaged electorate need to be conscious of, but will rarely have the opportunity to consider if they rely solely upon the mainstream U S media for information. A Lewis Latham essay is like a trip to another part of the globe without the jet lag. This collection continues his excellent tradition and the truths contained within, while topical, are timeless in value. If you care about the world and our place in it, and you wish to be challenged to reconsider your assumptions about reality, reading Mr. Latham is a must.

Most political books are either so slanted and partisan they induce literary vomiting, or so bland and general they say nothing at all. This book is well written, well researched and just funny. Sarcasm in its highest form paralells the very literature it mocks, and this book succeeds in that. To anyone who enjoys the sport of Americna politics, or just wonders where this democracy-on-prozac is headed, I highly recomend it.

I can't remember the last time (if ever) that I wanted to start reading a book again as soon as I'd finished it... but, as a rower, coach (back in Blighty) and Zen acolyte, this book contains so many gems that I feel I need to go back and mop up any I might have missed.

When I first met the character Brad Lewis in The Amateurs, 'likeable' is not a word I would immediately associate with a predatory shark with sustained obsession... but, after this volume, I kinda like the guy...

The only downside is that this is a work of FICTION - how can this be?? Anyway, great stuff!

Brad Lewis takes you into his rowing world through the eyes of a men's collegiate club team coach. Rather comical, but may escape the humor of a non-rower. Very easy to read and hard to put down.

Richard D. Lewis, an expert on cross-cultural and language training who has tutored clients from Swedish corporate executives to the Japanese Imperial Family, discusses the need to consider cross-cultural differences in managing any company in today's global world. He suggests a broad model you can use to characterize different national characteristics as linear-active, multi-active, and reactive. These traits shape attitudes toward time, leadership, team building, and affect a range of organizational behaviors. Lewis includes brief national profiles you can refer to when doing business away from home. This in-depth book covers common patterns in different cultures, and offers many examples of how different groups act under different situations. We at getAbstract recommend this book to top executives, managers and anyone who works in a multicultural business environment, as well as to general readers with a yen for informed people watching.

Richard Lewis is a speaker of 12 languages and herein lie some clues to his understanding of intercultural communication.His book avoids the complex academic distinctions seen elsewhere and concentrates on practical understanding of each nation's "collective programming". It has helped me to understand how to deal and work with people of other nations with much increased effectiveness. Lewis explains why there are differences, and how we should approach them, using many simple diagrams and patterns. A must for anyone interacting internationally, or indeed with different ethnic groups within their own country.

This is rather unusual for a man to do...but I have read this book twice!! I travel across the globe in reference to preventive medicine and read constantly. Dr. Lewis has absolutely written the most understandable book available "worldwide" for women's health. This is a must read for "men" or "women" if you want to learn more about a natural, drug-free approach to women's health problems and also contains RECIPES that the whole family can enjoy. Very clear yet comprehensive. This book is worth much more in value that the price of the book itself. Order one for a friend!

Kerry Daigle

I found this book helpful in relieving night sweat with the use of herbs and supplements. I also learned the importance of excercise for bone support. I appreciate so much that this is a drugless approach to menopause. Much thanks yvonne

Wonderful book. It really shows the importance of God in our lives. He can do anything, like this book shows. I really recommend it.

Merry Hanson's friend, Lissa, shows up at Merry's house one night bruised and banged up. Lissa says she can't go home or her father will beat her again. Can Merry help her? This book shows the importance of our tears to God. I really recommend Whispers Down the Lane!

This book is the best book, it finally reveals her true feelings about Jon and it finally shows how Miss Spindler spies on everyone. It is great I suggest that you read it, as well as the rest of the series!!

This book was really good! I read all the others in the series and I think Merry should go with Levi not Jon! I stayed up all night reading this book to find out what happens to her and her cats! I highly recomend this book!

I actually got this book from a garage sale and I started reading it, thinking it was one of those books that would put me to sleep at night..I was so wrong! This book is so detailed and interesting that I was addicted to it..It actually gave me a feeling as if I were part of the story!

Okay, I was forced to do a book report for school, and I just happened to pick this book off the shelf. I would just like to say, I couldn't put it down! I could just feel myself in those witch gatherings. It was very graphic and descriptive. When I finally gave my report, I grossed the entire class out, and it was extremely edited! I left 3/4 of what happened out. I tell ya, this book is not for the squeamish. It's excellent.

Guy, age 67 climbed his favorite mountain ridge near his home in Vermont,one last time. A forthcoming collection of their writings,some of which supplement this book, will be published soon.

"Yankee Rock & Ice" is the best climbing history I have ever read for any region or era. The authors went to great lengths to get the history from primary sources. Straight from the horse's mouth as it were. They talked to dozens of old-time climbers to record their memories before they pasted-on. Sadly, many have, but their reminiscences are recorded here. This is a history in the true sense of the word. Many climbing histories give simple narratives of when, by whom, and how climbs were done. "Camp 4" by Steve Roper and "Defying Gravity" by Gary Arce are two that come to mind. The authors of "Yankee Rock & Ice" don't simply give a account of when classic climbs were done, they also scrutinize the history according to the times. They examine the past by the current customs, techniques and technology available. But, this isn't a stuffy history text you read in school, the stories are lively and extremely funny. I was laughing as loud as when I read John Long's stuff.