Thank God I've finally found this book! I've been looking for it for years as my children grew up with it. Due to many moves in my life, our only copy had been lost. This means so much to my children as their grandfather entertained them for hours at a time with the stories. What a joy to find this 'old friend' again! Thank you, Amazon.com

P.S. My children are all middle-aged now and have grandchildren!

I am a children's librarian and I have not read more delightful stories in a long time. When I was a child my mother would read the Hollow Tree stories to me and my 5 brothers and sisters every Christmas. It was something we always looked forward to with excitement. Now, after searching for several years have found these stories here at Amazon. We purchased several copies and my mother is now reading them to her grandchildren. She gets almost as much enjoyment out of them as the children do. I highly recommend this book!

If it is, don't hesitate to buy it--it's brilliant, brilliant stuff. I don't think I can exactly encapsulate it in a short review, but suffice it to say that as far as children's literature goes, this is more or less the last word. What I want to know is, where's HT Nights and Days? I see the other two here, but not that one. Bleh. Oh well...that's all I have to say. Really groovy stuff, this.

A solid work on sales and selling using a personal yet professional approach.

"Intuitive Selling" is an excellent sales tool and is easily applied to any sales situation!

The Advertising Sales Staff of The Colorado Springs Business Journal

In addition to including all facets of selling, this is a book that you will refer to again and again. It won't collect dust on your bookshelf. Each chapter has prompters and questions to keep you on the right track. Highly recommended.

Lynne Bliss, Principal, Bliss Communications

Journey to Ultimate Spirituality is truly a blueprint for living in and from one's heart. The concepts presented are advanced and require more than one reading for complete understanding. The format of Journey is such that a book study group, either large or small, would benefit greatly . Jackie Woods presents this blueprint for being on a spiritual growth path based on more than 25 years of experience as a Teacher and Healer. Journey is a "must read" for any serious student of spiritual growth.

I have read this book several times because at each time I am a different person and get new meanings from each reading. I have learned that there are four voices in me (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) each with their own vocabulary bringing experiences and knowledge and red flags of my whole life experience. This book helps me decipher these and grow from these, and it gives me the tools then to choose how I will live my life. It helps me be me and to live my life, not that of the dictates of patterns and society.

This book is packed full of guidance to your inner wisdom. It is for the person who truely wants to work on her spiritual growth path. It is for person who believes he can peel away layers of old patterns in a healing way. Jackie Woods shows us how to look at each of our 'untruths' and replace them with the light and the REAL truth. She is an amazing woman as well as an amazing spiritual teacher, and it is reflected in this books writings. I have been so moved by the insight her writing that I simply open the pages and see where I land and look at the piece of wisdom that's presented to me. The simple guidance offers clarity, focus, and a personal healing process EVERYONE will appreciate.

As an elected Treasurer and local government finance director for the past several years, I found this book to be an excellent primer for all elected and appointed officials. The practical advice offered by Mr. Wood is based on his experience and input from his peers and is extremely valuable. The book is written in a very informal and concise way and should be required reading for all elected officials. In fact, I gave this book to each City Council member and they have all indicated that this book provided excellent financial advice.

Len Wood presents Dollars and Sense in a practical manner enabling readers to absorb its content. A must read book for those that "watch" their local governments, school districts and elected officials. Written for fast reading,yet covers the subject matter extensively. If you want to be certain your local government is working at its fullest potential, Dollars & Sense can be a great help to you.

What a delightful book. The author has presented his subject in an understandable and capitivating manner. He does this by using lots of real life vignettes to make his points. People who want to know what their local officials should and should not be doing will want to read this book.

Yes, the title DOES suggest that it's about making wooden planes and I suppose it is. ('Krenov-style' planes only, but that's a great start.) In actual fact, this is a book with so much more than just the usual overload of information on a very narrow field. Every page has something of interest to anyone who works wood, or who uses tools for either livelihood or recreation. If you DO want to make wooden planes, then you couldn't do better than to get this book. I believe it's among the best titles available and is probably the best still in print anywhere. The techniques outlined would permit a reasonably careful reader to upgrade any plane, wooden or metal, that came into his or her possession.

Almost incidentally, the reader is taken on a short course in testing, upgrading, creating, fine-tuning and using all manner of tools for cabinet-making and general woodworking. The band-saw, metal block-planes and spokeshaves, the cabinet scraper and all manner of jigs and tool-rests are covered. There is even a small section on making a brass mallet for adjusting planes, if you are so inclined. There are even methods outlined for coping without a 'proper' work-bench.

No elaborate machine-shop or tool arsenal is necessary to utilise this book and no greater skill than that of reading is required to take a pile of great gems from this outstanding book. If you're very experienced, you might have heard most of the tips and advice before, but probably have never had them explained so thoroughly and convincingly, with high-quality photographs accompanying the text on the same page.

There is no preaching and there is nothing 'forbidden' in these pages, but there is a philosophy of good craftsmanship that really under-pins the work and manages to come through clearly. The author's love of fine tools and their interaction with the raw materials is infectious.

This book would suit the professional woodworker as well as the complete novice who has yet to decide whether to take up some form of woodcraft. You WILL gain something from reading this book; you may even lose out, if you ignore the clear and powerful techniques and messages that it offers. It's brilliant. I've never quite been able to say that about a woodworking book before.

This book, while taking you through the steps of making a wood plane, teaches the essence of woodworking with handtools and is a 'must own' book for beginners to experts.

It starts with instruction on how to use and tune both the hand and power tools that will be used in making the wood plane, as well as covering the essentials of wood as it relates to woodworking (i.e. run-out, etc.)

Then it presents an excellent chapter on sharpening, discussing how to sharpen plate irons, chisels and knives.

Next is a long chapter on actually making the plane, although interspersed as always are extremely useful digressions into gluing techniques, truing various tools, etc.

Next, a chapter or two on how to use a plane, both for edging, flattening and polishing. This chapter shows the level of perfection that the author wants from each of his students, as he discusses issues such as how much the thickness of a cut impacts that ability to match the grain when joining. To be honest, this attitude is pervasive throughout the entire book. The author is obviously a craftsman of the highest calibre and of traditional 'old-school' values.

The last chapter is on scraping, a technique I've never understood the advantage of until now: for those working in hardwoods, having made good use of their handplanes, scraping is the best, cleanest (lowest-dust) method of smoothing a board. Why risk sanding a gouge into a beautifully flattened work when the scraper will shave off the last of that rough surface, requiring only a quick pass with a 400 grit piece of sandpaper?

I borrowed this book from the public library to see whether I wanted to buy it. Needless to say, my purchased copy sits close-at-hand in my workshop shelves, already well-thumbed and dog-earred.

If you are already a woodworker and want to make planes, this is a great book. If you are a beginner and want to learn woodworking, this is the best book I've ever seen. Get this book and "Making Joints" by Ian Kirby. I have both on the shelf dead center above my workbench because I refer to them often. I used to think the Kirby book was the standard by which all other WW books should be judged, but "Making Planes" has set a higher mark.

The best things about Mr. Finck's book are it's thoroughness and logical organization. Every time a new tool is introduced, information about using it and tuning it (ever see how to tune a combination square?) is given immediately, thoroughly and clearly, instead of at the end or a few pages later or whatever other cockeyed place was convenient for the editor.

Further, techniques are described for doing the work to a very high standard of precision and beauty, not just "close enough". We all need to urged on to higher acheivement, and it sure helps if the person urging is also showing you how to do it, clearly, symapathetically and in detail. Using a band saw? Shows how to check the tires for trueness. Grinder? how to dress the wheels. Sharpening stone? how to flatten. Make your own marking knife, adjusting mallet. How to plane -- how to stand, where to put your hands, everything but breath control (2d edition -- ?).

As a potter, I'd hoped to learn more about her art. However,there were some gems to be found in the text. I really enjoyed the stories about several other famous people in her life. She is brutally honest in her opinions and I like that. On the downside... it was a bit too "socially conscious" in places, for my own taste. Overall, I enjoyed the book and will read more by her. I wrote a personal letter to her, regarding her book and she answered me promptly... twice! Great lady! Wonderful clay-artist! :-) An interesting read, for sure.

Being a potter and a Beato fan, I truly enjoyed the time I spent with this autobiography. I was fascinated by how her life unfolded from her relationships with those in art to her own creation of art. How her world which was largely centered around the men she knew, changed as she found herself in clay.
I loved how this story unfolded and I was sad when it ended.

I am going to be honest and say what this autobiography meant to me.... Starting with her early days as an artist to an actress breaking from her mother's shell. To her associations with Duchamp,Roche,Varese,Reginald Pole,Krishnumarti and other well-known men. And it tells of the struggles she went through in paying the price to learn of life and her amazing stories in India,France..etc; were very interesting to read. I enjoyed her stories with the beloved Arensbergs' for they were very important in her life. Before this book I didn't have knowledge of most of the artists in her life. She has opened new doors! I laughed hysterically at her descriptions of her years with Pole and Steve.She is a riot!

An amazing woman really. This book will remain with me forever and I will read it again and again. For someone like myself can't beleve there is so much adventure in life. She died this spring at 105,in her heart 32. I would have loved to meet her.All I can do now is remember her and try to learn more about her life and art. I loved her and she is an inspiration to all humanity with her marvelious statements on the facts of life.Afterall,she lived 105 years and paid the price. A definate book to add to a collection for any Beato fan or curious book reader!

Grady Service is a loner which extends back to his childhood days. His father was a conversation Officer who spent many hours away home which had Grady raising himself. When the bottle finally catches with his father and he dies on the job, Grady doesn't't shed a tear and heads off to Vietnam. Upon coming back
home a man who left as a boy, he decides to follow in his father's footsteps. Not because he wants to honor his father's memory but because he has love of the land that is close to idolization. As the winter snow melts and summer comes to this remote part of the country so do tourists and problems. Grady has a hard time following rules and obeying orders. You could even say he is a Type A personality in both his professional and personal life. As his beloved sanctuary is being invaded by people who are hell bent on destroying the pristine land for money he goes beyond the call of duty to save it. He does his everyday job of patrolling the area, writing tickets for minor violations and protecting wildlife. He also acts a detective
trying to solve a baffling case of why so many are interested in this lonely piece of land. The reader who has good deductive skills will figure out what everyone is hunting for and will even root for Grady to protect the land even though his actions are a little unorthodox. As for his personal life it is just as exciting. At the beginning of the book he thinks he wants to settle down and being a proper boyfriend when another old
flame won't let the fire go out he has a dilemma just as big as the problems plaguing his job. Heywood writes a realistic character that has many incidents happen on the job and shows the reader how this job is done in vivid dialogue. If you like Steve Hamilton C J Box or Nevada Barr or just like stories set in unique places with real characters this is a must read for you.

Mr. Heywood's "Berkut" is one of the best books I've ever read. Very hauntingly good. This Ice Hunter could be a very promising series to come, if he could keep Grady Service and Nantz more interesting than this first one. Some parts of this book were little contrite and tiresome, and would let the reader put down for couple of days and pick it up later, and that's not good. A better book should grab the reader so tightly that once he picks up, it won't let him go even he's so tired and need the sleep to recover. Mr.Heywood is a very talented writer, and he could be one of the greatest storytellers in the book world. By the way, one thing I did find out from the book's jacket: Take a good look at the fine printing of who took the picture of Mr. Heywood. You may find it very interesting. God Bless you, Sir.

Grady Service doesn't do well with people and he can't play political games. What he does is hunt down violators of fishing, hunting, dumping, and other regulations protecting the environment. His special love is the Mosquito Wilderness Tract, an unspoiled piece of land in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. When strange things start to happen in the Tract, Service launches into action.

The strange things include arson, and murder. While murder is normally reserved for the county police, Service won't back down. Something strange is happening in his wilderness and the murder is only a symptom. But who would possibly have anything to gain? Service intends to find out.

What makes ICE HUNTER work is Service. Author Joseph Heywood has created a complex character with enough flaws to make him approachable, and enough weaknesses to make him endearing despite his pathological fear of women, commitment, dogs, and taking it easy.

What makes ICE HUNTER work is watching Service. While the plot is well constructed and interesting, it is simply the stage across wich Service acts. It will be interesting to see if Service can keep his edge in future novels as he overcomes his fear of both women and dogs. I'll look forward to finding out.

A finely crafted tale of scientific possibilities apparently just beyond our grasp. A "what if" scenario of character, intelligence, power and true evil which rises to an exquisite level of tension and suspense. Emily Brand is so well drawn that I am still cheering for her; hoping she is out there somewhere, safe and working.

Emily is a physicist who has finally figured out how to power a large city using only the atoms from a glass of water. Nuclear Fusion. No more power crisis, no more outrageous oil prices. She is not after money or glory or fame, she just wants to build the machine. For a character to be antisocial, terribly shy, and a genius you would think that they would also be hard to care about. Bari Wood really brings Emily to life although she is all of the above. You cannot resist rooting for this woman because she is entirely unselfish and is determined to bring her discovery out because of what it would mean to the country and the consumer, not to herself. The Corporate Bad Guy is indeed bad, heartless and intelligent. The character of the President was very well done, appearing hopeless and helpless until you realized he was hiding intelligence and a steel determination. Emily's true nemesis, a boy she does not even remember from school grown into a unfeeling monster with a pathological need to hurt Emily for a perceived insult to him years ago, one she is completely unaware of having committed. The pace of this book is fast, the action never stops. The characters are very well filled out, some chillingly so as in the case of David. I highly recommend this excellent book!

If you watched the movie "Chain Reaction" and liked it definitely read this book! What if Economical Cold Fusion was a reality? Inexpensive and Plentiful Energy. What would the Oil companies do to protect themselves from ruin? A Lady Physicist discovers the answer forcing her to run for her life. Her only hope is to make the President aware of her discovery before the powers at be catch up with her. Not too technical, but a real thriller.

This is a good nightstand book that you can pick up for a few minutes every evening and still find something warm and interesting to absorb. Each chapter is different and covers another aspect of life. It kept my attention and I can't wait for Dr. Wood to have a sequel. Not only have I learned a great deal; I have also passed my copy among my family members -- this is a very good book. I highly reccommend it. It's funny, touching, and down to earth.

Dr. Wood places his own spin on everyday living through stories that everyone can relate to. Some of these stories will make you laugh and some will make you cry but they will all touch you on some emotional and spiritual level. Dr Wood's gift for subtle illustration through storytelling will cause you to look at everyday situations from a different angle. Living the Good Life is a 21st century guidebook for christian living based on very old original values and morals. Whether you read this book in one sitting or chapter by chapter, read this book. You won't be disappointed.

I was pleasantly surprised at the content of this book. Each chapter is a stand-alone; and it seems like Dr. Wood has a unique perspective on life and way of expressing his thoughts, and teaching valuable life lessons, that remind me of the writings of great authors such as Max Lucado or Dr. James Dobson. Maybe he's a healthy mixture of both. I found the book to be intelligent, without being preachy or legalistic. It also includes sound psychological foundations in which to rely on, in a variety of real-life issues. It has helped me tremendously on day-to-day living. Bravo, Dr. Wood. Your book is a winner!

I have been troubled by anxiety for many years and have not been too optimistic about finding a book that would deal with my particular problem. Managing Your Anxiety by Christopher J. McCullough and Robert Woods Mann comes very close to dealing with it. Although initially intended for people with Agoraphobia (fear of open places), the book gives a detailed account of how to manage anxiety using journals, lists, and other methods of making you realize what goes into your anxiety. I like in particular its specificity and the non-technical way in which it explains the roots of anxiety and its effects and, especially, the ways in which it can be coped with. I have used it with continuing improvement in my condition and I can recommend it to anyone who suffers from anxiety.

The wisdom in this book is simple. Fortunately, it was one of the first I came across when my problems with anxiety began. Using this book as a guide, I have helped myself begin to recover from agoraphobia by taking care of basic physical needs that required change, such as nutrition and exercise, and through exposure work. I believe that recovery does involve healing many of our basic, but neglected, needs.While medication appears to work for some people, the change in consciousness that occurs if you really work through the agoraphobia and your fears, while at the same time practicing ways to manage the panic,cannot be shaken by relapses or regressions where medication invites the possbility of continuing ups and downs. I don't blame people for seeking it, but I don't think it's necessary. This book was the only one I found that had a solid, well-rounded treatment plan for anxiety. Thank you Dr. McCullough!

This book's thorough and philosophical explanation of the many factors involved in panic and phobia disorders gave me a much deeper understanding of the roots of my own anxiety. The excersizes in self-care program were an essential tool in helping me overcome a phobia I had for many years. It is an excellent resource for anyone who is struggling with any form of anxiety, panic, or phobia disorder.