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I do not recommend Thornton Burgess' animal stories as baby level. Chapter books are not appropriate for babies. This book is appropriate for children ages 5 to 8. His books are full of wonderful stories which incoporate natural animal behavioural concepts which are impossible for infants to understand.

"The Blassiah" is an emotion-packed adventurous journey of life. You will experience the exhiliration of a child's birth, the pleasures of life's successes, the courage and strength in facing great diversities, and the genteel attributes of life in a small southern bayou town.

The Blassiah is an example of inspirational living, encompassing such theories as respect for elders, charitable assisting of others, and respecting all mankind. Its underlying theme emphasizes the positive attributes of living under difficult circumstances, and presents a pathway to question one's own ideas and prejudices. Whatever your source of inspiration, the Blassiah will supplement your most introspective moments with enlightened understanding.

Though fictional, the characters are representative of all of us; you will recognize someone you know and/or experiences we all have shared. Scenes are described in much detail, so that you can easily visualize the action as it occurs.

The Blassiah should be read by everyone who desires a fresh look on life. It is truly an uplifting journey that sets a guiding light for personal development.

If this book isn't an unputdownable page turner, then I'm the Queen of Sheba.

Have a strong heart! Both Your Houses moves at a rather rapid pace and is based on the lives of two close-knit English families: the Armitages and the Blakes. The Armnitages are the older couple with three sons while the younger Blakes are blessed with two daughters and one son. Both couples offspring never socialise due to the vast age differences,but they are forever spoken of, and asked after when the adults meet regularly at their intimate little dinners at each others homes. Apart from their dinners, the men sometimes meet at Lords for cricket and lunch while the women engage in a little libation after work in London.

In this novel you'll meet Hester Blake, a newspaper columnist; Jonty Blake, a Public Director with an Environmental company; Ann Armitage, a Womens councellor; Bryon Armitage, retired; Rose Black, a university student; Giselle Blake the middle child who is antisocial, bad mannered and low on self esteem; Daniel a student; Sebastian Armitage, who works with a Youth group, Gavin Armitage who runs one of the most impressive and popular restaurants in London; and his younger brother Julian a Public School teacher.

At the head of the story is Giselle better know as Grizzle or Zelda and Gavin Armitage.

When the two meet under strange circumstances in Paris, the electricity is ripping between them so, it's only inevitable on returning to England that the relationship will continue. Gisele leaves her family home to go to London to live with him and their parents are so delighted as they think that this could be the beginning of good things to come. Perhaps a marriage between the two families? Gisele lightens up a lot and becaomes slightly sweeter causing Gavin to fall more heavily for her. But, but his high pressured job does not allow him the quality time he would like to spend with Giselle whose job at the Health store affords her evenings off.

Everything works for awhile until a bombshell is dropped on a family gathering, when Giselle annouces her pregancy. Both families are concerned wondering if she will keep the baby; whether they will tie the knot or what amongst other things. In the meantime Giselle loses her temper and her job, and finds herself with plenty of time on her hands and plenty of time to think.

This pregancy changes this couple as well as the relationship between the senior Armitages and the Blakes. But not wanting to give too much of the story away, may I encourage readers who,like family novels with great depth and have read some of Sarah Harrison's other work, make no hesitation on ordering this book soon. It'a a page turner and you'll be happy that you've read that right here at Amazon.com

Heather Marshall August 13th 2001

This is a wonderful book for the pre-teenager. I read it more than 40 years ago and just recently reread it with my 10 year old neice. She enjoyed it as much as I had all those many years ago. Throughout the book we share Bowser's adventures, both happy & sad and learn a few of life's lessons along the way. Although never overly sentimental, the book does touch your heart. In an overly mechanized & many times rushed world, this book is a refreshing look back to simpler yet still oh so important values.

This is a well crafted book. In story and illustration, it reminds me of children's books of 30 years ago; the tone is soft tone and colors subdued. Harrison, a wild man of a novelist and poet, tells the story of his youth in northern Michigan and how he came to find peace in the natural world. Pohrt's illustrations are evocative of small town life and the plants and animals in the woods beyond. The book sneaks up on you--the tale is simple, understated, but also strangely comforting and, ultimately, unforgettable.

Every once in awhile a book of poetry comes along that speaks to the spirit and soul in an almost universal manner. One of those rare efforts you can read to a spouse, a friend or a neighbor and both of you will feel better from having simply heard the words. This is such a book.
Readers likely are familiar with Jim Harrison of Legends of the Fall fame. He has written twenty-five books, four of which have been produced as feature-length films. Ted Kooser lives is rural Nebraska and is a noted author in his own right. He has written eight books of poetry and a wonderful memoir, Local Wonders: Seasons in the Bohemian Alps, which recounts his life in eastern Nebraska.
Harrison and Kooser were close friends and corresponded frequently over the years. In 1997 Kooser was diagnosed with cancer. Harrison noted his friend's poetry became "overwhelmingly vivid" during his recovery effort and it was decided that all future correspondence would be of short poems "because that was the essence of what we wanted to say to each other." This small book, just 85 pages, is the result.
Using epigrams and aphorisms in short verses of two to five lines the poets reminisce and explore such subjects as friendship, love, aging, death, dogs, wisdon, and the natural world. Some of my favorites are:
"Everyone thought I'd die
in my twenties, thirties, forties, fifties.
This can't go on forever."

"What if everyone you've loved
Were still alive? That's the province
of the young, who don't know it."

"That way a Springer spaniel
hops throught deep grass?
I was once a lover like that."

This is the rare book of poetry that will have universal appeal. It will speak to your heart, nudge your memory, reinvigorate your senses and provide a perspective that may have been lost. A rather tall order but this slim volume is up to the task. This is the kind of writing that gives poetry a good name.

Can you help? PBS ran a series on this subject some years ago. I'd like to find a copy.

Butterfly Kisses is an excellent book for couples to read together. It will spark conversations that might not otherwise take place. The ideas presented in this book are a good foundation to start with when building a relationship. It also makes an excellent wedding gift!

This book is a very useful guide to new trainers even though it is extremely outdated.Many of the techniques explained in it are still used today in the racing world.It thoroughly explains all the basics of care and the right way to break and handle yearlings.The author gives examples of some of the subjects he talks about, which is a big help to visualize what he's saying.Illustrations accompany every chapter to further help in understanding the text.Each chapter is "helped out" by a different driver or trainer for different sides of the sport. I would recommend this book to anybody who has an interest in harness racing.