This book is the epitamy of heartwarming. After all the sad, depressing things that happen in today's world, this book (and all of James Herriot's stories) makes you feel a lot better. Perfect for kids, this book will warm the souls of everyone.

Even though I haven't read this book since I was younger, I remember it as having a perfect happy ending. Even if you don't buy it, you should at least go to the library and check it out. You might like it enough to buy it anyways :)

Not having been familiar with the work of James Herriot before this book, I was happily surprised when I read this to my little cat-loving daughter this christmas season. This is a touching story which brought us both to tears, but gave a joyful smile as we reached the end of the story. Truly a story to be shared with every child at christmas!

This picture book, although written for children, can be enjoyed by people of all ages, especially cat lovers! James Harriot has a style of story-telling that draws you in and doesn't let you go until you've finished the story. This story is just a small sampling of the many wonderful vet stories that Harriot has to tell.

"Clinical Anesthesia Procedures of the Massuchussets General Hospital" offers concise yet thorough coverage on all aspects of anesthesia. From preoperative visit to basic airway management, from fluid requirements of the surgical patient to specific considerations on cardiac, respiratory and liver diseases, this book has it all in an easily accesible way, especially when your above the "blood-brain barrier". I would especially recomend the chapter on resuscitation of trauma and burns victims, because of the thorough coverage of the subject, better than in many surgical textbooks I have read.

I have over 15 years of experience as an anesthesiologist at the prestigious Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut. I've seen it all; however, this text challenged me. I highly recommend it, and every practicing MD and CRNA should have a copy to review and use as a teaching tool and guide.

This book encapsulates all the necessary information for clinical practice of anesthesia. It also includes MANY charts and protocols for drugs, malignant hypothermia, ACLS, etc. I can't enter the OR without it.

This book was fabulous. It is considered the first novel ever published by an African American; the author was born into slavery but eventually escaped (his account of this, "Narrative of the Life and Escape of William Wells Brown," is included in the book). Clotel is the main character of the story, a mulatto fathered by Thomas Jefferson.

The novel begins with Currer (Clotel's mother and Jefferson's slave), Clotel, and her sister Althea. After Jefferson goes to Washington, Currer is left with another master, who eventually dies, leaving Currer, Clotel, and Althea to be sold on the auction block. The book then continues to tell the story of what happens to each one.

I've never been very into books about African-American issues or slavery. This wasn't for racial reasons; the whole genre just never sparked my interest, I guess. I decided to give this one a try; sort of dipping my toe into the water to see how it is. The book was great -- very easy to read, intriguing, no parts that dragged on and on. I highly recommend it. The only "down" side is that the chapters tend to skip from person to person, and by the time I came to the next chapter about one of them, I had already sort of forgotten how this person came to be in the situation they were currently in. That's probably just me, though; my memory is awful sometimes. All I had to do was flip back a few chapters and refresh my memory. No big deal.

The book focuses a lot on how religion was used as a justification for slavery. Funny how, one hundred and fifty years later, people are still using religion to justify all sorts of discrimination and violence. Learn a lesson much?

It also brings attention to the fact that there were a lot of slaves who were mulattos and could actually pass for white. For some reason, this never occurred to me. I mean, obviously I knew about the practice of slaveholders having children with their slaves, but the picture of a white slave toiling away in a field just never entered my mind. That's not something I ever heard about in my history classes; it was always "white" owners, "black" slaves.

I can't say enough good things about this book.

The genre of African-American fiction began in 1853 with the publication of this historical novel in England. Even though William Wells Brown, a fugitive slave from America, wrote four versions of this story, the first version was not published in the United States until 1969. The reason this novel was not introduced into American society until this time was because of its reference to the relationship Thomas Jefferson had with his slave, Sally Hemmings. The idea that Sally bore him children, which he sold as slaves, was enough to keep this novel out of the American public's eye forever! Still, this novel found its way here and in later versions, Jefferson's connection to Sally vanished all together. This novel centers on three main characters: Currer, a slave who was once Thomas Jefferson's housekeeper and mistress, and their two daughters, Clotel and Althesa.

The separation of Currer and her two daughters in the beginning of the story provides the actual framework of this novel. Through this separation, Brown is able to create three separate story lines united by the institution of slavery.

The first story line involves Currer's life as a concubine of Thomas Jefferson and later a slave to a Reverend John Peck. Through her life, Brown presents the hypocrisy of the slave owner owning another human being as well as some Christians' biblical approval of it. Brown uses the second story line of Clotel and her relationship with Horatio Green, to depict how vulnerable and hopeless life was for black women under slavery. Horatio adores Clotel so much that he provides her with a home of her own to raise their daughter, Mary. But Horatio desperately wants to further his political career and does so by marrying a white woman by the name of Gertrude. Feeling jealous and threatened by Clotel's presence, Gertrude sells Mary into slavery. The final story line involves the fate of Althesa. Like her sister, Althesa is a concubine to her master Henry Morton. But Morton later marries her and is a loving father to their two children. Even though Althesa experiences true love through marriage and was able to raise her children, the actual tragedy of her situation lies in what happens to her children. Through Althesa's story, Brown proves how her free rank in marriage did not grant freedom for her daughters, which continually shows slavery's disruption of the black family unit.

CLOTEL, though considered melodramatic by some, is an exquisite piece of literature. Its importance is not only tied to the fact that it is the first published work of its kind in this genre, but gives readers a glimpse into the English language used by black people at that time. I think this novel was an excellent start for the genre of African American literature.

This story is very interesting as we are descendants of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson, whose relationship, the historians attempted to erase from history. The only problem with that is they left 1800+ descendants.

It is a good story that should not be discounted because it was not written about by the so call established historians.

As the Dred Scott papers appeared today on line. Many many stories are stillout there that could intrugue us about our county's past

Just like everything else I ever wanted to learn about - Chinese astrology or fengshui, it took me ages to find a book like this that told me what I really wanted to know. It went far beyond the animal signs into real Chinese astrology - four pillars of destiny, etc. Thank you.

I had my chart done recently, but it didn't seem right. I bought this book and I was able to actually cast my own in Western and Chinese too! And I'm no math wiz.

Astrology exerts a profound influence on most of the world's cultures. Only in the west is it considered a gimmick or nonsense. This book is a first! It provides a historical context for the six primary systems in use today and enables the serious student to develop and expand his own knowledge and capabilities.

This is a great book for anyone, not just consultants. It clearly explains the value and process of personal and organizational change. The material is useful, practical, and immediately applicable. I highly recommend it as a book that you will use again and again.

You don't have to be a consultant to enjoy this book. It's a wonderful explanation about personal change and how it is accomplished. One person told me that it contained everything she had learned through years of therapy, in an elegant, enjoyable style. I will use this book over and over. My business has already expanded because of what I have learned from it.

I have always focused on the client, but this book deftly describes how my own thoughts and process help or impede a positive outcome. It is correctly titled because it truly does bring the "conscious" to the consultant. I highly recomended it.

"Les knows how to inspire people...with his HEART. This is a very powerful book-on-tape. Les encourages you like no other. I want to reach for the STARS."

Mr. Brown , thank you so much. Listening to your tapes have impacted me in ways that I had only thought of. Now , I am doing the thought!! You are truly a motivator.

Les Brown is powerfully motivating when he explains the challenges he faced to "Live his Dream". His laugh will make you laugh, his stories may make you cry. You will certainly understand that YOU are the obstacle in the way of your true dreams. Someone's opinion of you does not have to be your reality! You get in life what you are, not what you want. Life is too short to play it safe and if you live life casually, you will be a casualty. Say YES now to your potential...to your unfolding future! I loved this audio because the message is so plain and clear that you can't help but start taking action on being happy and anxious to go forward positively in your life. This is an audio you will listen to anytime you feel Life is knocking you down. Know with Les...YOU can get back up!

When I received this book, I was pleasantly pleased with its format and even more pleased with it's content. Joyce Vollmer Brown has gathered sixty note-worthy stories of people, some past and some current, who have had their faith put to the test. The author's goal was to introduce families, especial children, to hero's of the faith. She has accomplished that goal and more. We strongly recommend this book to all believers. You will find encouragement and inspiration. One other note, the publisher of this book is Moody Publishing, which is a publisher that I trust greatly when looking for a book of biblical content.

This is one fantastic book! It's inspiring, educational, and most of all, provides something that's lacking in many homes today--great discussion between parents and their kids--even their teenagers!

"Courageous Christians" teaches without preaching. It explores the importance of integrity, perseverance, dreaming big dreams, and never giving up. You'll meet lots of new people, and become better acquainted with some you've known of previously.

Kids of all ages will love this book, and so will their parents. So gather everyone around the sofa before going to bed tonight. Start at the beginning, and read a different story every night. You'll be touched, amazed, and inspired.

Ms. Brown has done an excellent job. The reader will be refreshed and invigorated. I bought several copies of this book to give as Christmas and graduation gifts.

Run, don't walk, to your nearest bookstore and buy this book. You won't be disappointed!

Finally! A devotion book our whole family looks forward to reading! The stories are fast-paced and very inspiring. They've led to some great discussions.

Creek Mary's Blood informs the reader about the good and bad of the Cherokee life. The reader becomes part of Mary's family and feels their pain.This is a book I will read over and over.I recommend this book if you have any interest in Native American history. I wish it was recommened reading for high school students.

This novel concerns Mary Musgrove who was the Creek wife of John Musgrove, an Indian Trader who had a trading post near the Savannah River when Oglethorpe brought the first settlers to Georgia in 1731. After Mary's husband was killed, she was eventually forced to abandon her home and people. The novel sets out the problems she encountered and follows her children (Mary's Blood) on the trail of tears westward and ends up with some of her decendants involved in the battle of Little Big Horn. This novel transports the reader into the person of Mary Musgrove and allows us to feel the pains endured by the natives of this country during a period of disgraceful acts committed by some of our forefathers in the name of patriotism.

I read this book for the first time in high school. I have read it a couple times since then. For as long as I can remember I have been interested in the Native-Americans, their beliefs and customs. In this novel, Dee Brown, captures all their feelings from betral of the white man for unmercifully taking their homelands and the fear of being wiped out like the buffalo to the pride in their people and their faith in spirits who guided them through those devastating years. The story pulls you in and you become one of the Native-Americans, experiencing every joy and pain.

This is possibly the most complete and exhaustive study bible available. I use it quite often. The wealth of information is unbelivable. Prophesy charts, comparative religions, a Christian worker course, dispensational truths, illuminating comments on difficult passages, over 500,000 cross references, and 35,000 comments and notes all in one Bible! I highly recomend this book on the most essential matters of time to all Christians and truth seekers.

I love my Dakes. It has opened doors of understanding that was beyond my comprehension. If another author disagrees, it is noted. I highly recomend this Bible for anyone from a milk feed Christian to a meat feed one.

This is the best study Bible I've ever seen. An acquaintance recommended. The study notes are very thorough. Definitely one for serious Bible-study people. Only comes in KJV as far as I know. Worth the money.

Power being the ultimate goal of many a character, this book is the DM's guide on managing a Dark Sun character at levels beyond 20. It gives a close look at the movers and shakers of Athas and how to become one yourself. I never leave home without it

This has all the rules for high-level Dark-Sun campaigns, as well as a ton of info on the powers of Dragons. Introduces and details the concept of Avangions, the Preserver equivalent to a Dragon, and 10th level spells (which you won't find in the Wizards Spell Compendiums). After the 2nd edition boxed set for Dark Sun, this is the second Dark Sun book I'd get . . . that is if it were still in print :(

This is a campaign setting that takes everything you know about fantasy, and changes it a whole lot. Giving you something that is such a totally new experence it cannot be described. Anybody who is getting tired of going to the tavern, slaying the dragons, and fighting the drow, should check this one out. Also try to get the original campaign setting than the remake, the original is far better!