I read one proud summer a few years ago. I really really enjoyed it. It's about this girl who works at factory in Quebec. the conditions are really bad the the boss like people treat the workers really badly. so the workers go on strike and form a union. I really recommend this book i learned alot though it.

The illustrations are the real standout - they almost tell the story without the text. My children and I have really enjoyed the lifelike detail in the drawings of the little boy, his friend Sarah and their adventures on the farm. The text is beautifully written - simple and sweet. A lovely storybook experience to share with a preschooler.

I so enjoyed this novel. The story takes place in the 1960's in the glorious state of Maine. When a young southern African-American woman comes to Maine as a summer helper she is amazed at the differences between her southern life and her northern experiences. This is a heart warming story. I recommend it highly as a story about racism, the 60's and coming of age. Excellent writing.

In ONE SUMMER'S KNIGHT, Kathleen Creighton proves what an extraordinarily talented writer can do with a popular plot device. Summer Waskowitz, a single mother with two children, finds her life in danger when both the mob and the FBI think she can lead them to her gambling-addicted ex-husband. She hires the best lawyer she can find to help protect her rights, and her children, only to find herself suddenly in his protective custody when their trailer home is torched. Rich, cultured, controlled, Riley Grogan seems to the financially-strapped, emotionally-battered Summer like the prince in Cinderella. Except Summer realizes this is one fairy tale that can't have a happy ending: Riley clearly isn't comfortable around children, or the veterinarian's collection of eccentric -- and vociferous! -- pets. What she doesn't fully understand is that Riley needs her healing magic, for a heart scarred and hardened by an unkind past.

Creighton's strong, compelling voice -- her affinity for the South is so strong, you can feel the humidity as you read -- takes this far beyond a "typical" category romance read. The scenes with the children, and the pets, are not only "oh-yeah" realistic, but laugh-out-loud funny; her prose is rich and distinctive; and the emotional tension between the hero and heroine simply vibrates from the page. Wonderful characters, a wonderful read.

OK, so I'm biased. I'm the author.

But the book is out of print and I thought, what the heck, I should say a few words. Very few. It didnt' sell well and I figure I made about $.037/hr for the work I did. But that's my problem, not yours.

I recently re-read the book. The technology section is dated, but if you find a used copy and are interested in video, it is still a useful introduction to the subject. Very readable, not too technical.

If nothing else, buy a copy for your local library. I won't make a dime, but the book contains many references to timeless books on the subject that will help any beginner.

Good luck!

This book is amazing, i did not even want a job but when i read the book it inspired me to get a job. now i am climbing the job staircase. Thank you "Opportunities in Part-Time and Summer Jobs"

This is my all time favorite book! As soon as i started it, I couldn't put it down. The mixture of romance, comedy, and realism makes for a good read for cuddling up by the fireplace on a snowy eve.

The character of Paul has appeared in a comic book and an anthology by the quality comics publisher from Canada, Drawn and Quarterly. Michel Rabagliati's full-length graphic novel, translated from the French, is funny, poignant, and a joy to read. This is an example of the exciting potential of comics- many types of readers will enjoy it on it's own merits.

Paul, our hero, has dropped out of high school and is working a routine and boring day job at a print shop. When his charasmatic pal Gus calls with an offer of counsleor work at a summer camp, Paul jumps at the opportunity. Both Paul and the reader will be very glad he took this opportunity. With a deceptively simple, almost retro-50's style, Rabagliati sketches and fleshes out the dozen or so characters Paul meets in this story. The camp and the characters are effectively developed to the point where the reader is deeply touched by their struggles, laughs at their jokes, and is just as regretful and sad as Paul when the summer finally ends.

The story resonates with major turning points for Paul, the kinds of moments we all experience, sometimes treasure, and remember for the rest of our lives. One gets the sense that these are personal moments of the author, special and shared with complete trust. We experience his first love, the growing confidence of Paul as he matures, and the rewards he gains working closely with a group of underpriveledged kids, particularly a charming blind girl named Marie. His return to the spot years later, when he shares some of these gems with his own infant daughter, is quite touching and feels real.

I'm very grateful that Rabagliati shared these feelings and experiences with me and his other readers, even if they are fictional. I look forward to more Paul books.

Ironically, I read this book after I read the sequel! This book tells the story of Amanda Scoville, aged 9, and her family getting their lives back in order after their father had died the previous winter. Amanda has the opportunity to travel with a traveling salesman for the summer and earn money for her family. This book tells of her adventures that summer. It's a very well written book and very entertaining. If you like the Little House books, this book and the sequel, Mist on the Mountain, are definitely not to be missed!

Several vignettes of various lives taken from a seemingly magical summer eve in a masterfully described Finland countryside. This ain't no ordinary prose! While reading this book, I experienced emotions usually felt while listening to my favorite music, looking at a desert sunset or drinking a fine nut-brown ale. The words jump off the page, straight into your mind and create the most vivid, colourful images imaginable. Track down a copy of this book, it's definately a masterpiece!