Being a native of Johnson City, a graduate of Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State University and knowing the city well, this account of the book brought back many memories to me. Age-wise I was between Ms. Fulton and her brother, Charles, whom I knew as a passing acquaintance during high school. Although I didn't know the main characters, I certainly knew of them and was still living in the Johnson City area at the time of this tragedy. Ms. Fulton adheres to the subject in a manner seldom seen in todays literature. I heard of the book through the grapevine and was certainly not disappointed. I commend her for her writing ability. I followed her as an English Major graduate of ETSU and know that I could not approach her ability to put such an account on paper.
I want to express my congratulations to her and add my recommendation. I consider this account a must-read for anyone with roots in the Johnson City area during that tragic time.

I just got finished reading the book. When I purchased the book, it was suggested that I not start it late at night, because I'd want to finish it... Truer words never spoken.

Though these people were strangers to me, I found myself really getting into the details of the family. Patty's writing is so personable and easy to read... I was quickly transported to how life was in the early years of our American cities.

What an incredible life Mr. Smithdeal had ~ his entrepreneurial vision, the courage he exhibited in such varied adventures, from Yellow Cabs, political interests, dog breeder, Utopia Farms owner... What vision, what determination and belief in himself! The details are many and the pictures are a wonderful addition to the story. (When I saw the photo of the bearskins hanging up, I was reminded of the great bear stew recipe in ...and garnish with Memories, another excellent Fulton book.) I empathized with his sorrow in the wake of a horribly disturbed man who was bent on destroying him and then the way that this whole tragic event affected him.

The end of this story is so appropriate ~ stand straight and speak proudly of the man who brought so much to so many. I know that this will be a treasured book for the whole family through the coming generations. As your mom said, we all have skeletons... the only difference is in how we handle them. Patty has chosen well.

"Let the Record Show" is the quintessential southern gothic story, with the added benefit of being completely true. Patty Fulton has captured the tenor of a time and place that no longer exists. I know, because I grew up in that place and I knew, and know, many of the people mentioned.

To say that Ms. Fulton demonstrated an uncommon bravery by recounting this story that so touched her own life would be true, but incomplete. In a small southern town the issues touched upon in "Let the Record Show" are those that are most keenly felt. By scratching the scab off, and exposing for us the full panoply of this tragedy, Ms. Fulton has given us a unique insight into the internal workings of a community in extremis.

For those who have become jaded by recent exhibitions in the American Judicial System, "Let the Record Show" is a refreshing reminder that occasionally innocent people are indicted and tried, and it is up to the citizens of a community to see that justice is done.

From a purely personal perspective, I am indebted to Ms. Fulton for helping me to understand an important part of the history of my community that was previously shrouded in mystery.

Leviathan With A Hook is the debut collection showcasing the poetry of Kimberly Johnson. Drawing upon her scholarship in 16th and 17th century poetry, Johnson writes a lucid and energetic verse noted for a unique musical form and literary vision that will fully engage and reward her reader's attention. Pater Noster: This garden is a betrayal. It has nothing/to do with me--the brooding columbine,/anemones measuring the wind, the rose/involved, roes interrupted//not in their browse through roes of indigo./Cardinals hinge on air, draw flight/in a thread of scarlet. Fishpools gaze/at clouds, full of clouds//like fish and fish like clouds, golden/in sunlight, finning the doubled blue./The wallflower flings pale kisses at the sky./The silver maple flaps its silver at any passerby.

What a great book! Wow would I love to meet this woman.

Kimberly Johnson Rocks the House!! If you were to read just one book this year (besides the Bible), "Leviathan with a Hook" would be the only one capable of satisfying your hunger for words that sparkle! Kim writes with passion, fire, and thought,...

In 1900 James Weldon Johnson, and his brother J. Rosamond Johnson, wrote a song for a chorus of five hundred black school children, in Jacksonville, Florida, to sing in celebration of Lincoln's birthday. The song was originally published by mimeograph, and intended only for that year's remembrance of President Lincoln. Yet, the black school children of Jacksonville kept singing. ...and because the song reflected the truth of the black experience in America, the chorus swelled from five hundred to millions of voices. Today "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is alternately referred to as the "Black National Anthem"

Deeply patriotic, and clinging to a vision of an America healed of the scourge of racism, the brothers Johnson answered Francis Scott Key's anthem with realism, pathos, and hope. Whereas Key's song speaks of the external, military enemy, the Johnsons' chorus speaks of the more insidious internal enemy of racism. Whereas Key wrote of liberty already won and now demanding defense, the Johnsons wrote of liberty delayed, eventually promised, seen, but not yet fully acheived.

In this anthology, the editors give us an history of this deeply moving piece of music, and a chronology of its authors. They also give us one hundred short reponses to the song -- almost meditations -- by Americans of every skin hue. Finally, the text includes a pictoral display of the 20th century, American, black experience which is a treasure in and of itself.

This is more than a coffee table book. This is a book for all Americans to read and re-read: for in this text are planted the seeds of tolerance and understanding which our nation so desperately requires.

Julian Bond and Sondra K. Wilson have blazed a trail in editing this book. Mostly well-known Americans, but also some hidden gems, share with the reader what the Johnson brothers' song means to them.

And it means a lot to a cross section of Americans. One friend noted that if you read the book in one setting, as she did, you get a clear sense of how African American families taught their children to be revolutionaries. These children were taught about their history, and they were given the tools to dream and do something about their future. They had no choice; they had to march on until victory was won! And they did, from shacks in Mississippi, middle-class homes in Chicago and upper-class environments in Hollywood (where they often still could not get a decent meal in a restaurant), they were taught to fight for their freedom. They marched on--on buses, at "white only" lunch counters, over bridges with dogs and police daring them to cross,down lonely country roads with the KKK looking on--and though hundreds of marches, they fulfilled the dreams of their ancestors.

One of the real treasures of the book, besides the wonderful essays, is that one gets the sense, through exquisite historical photos, of how broad the African American experience is and continues to be. There are poor black women chopping cotton, and black men being killed. But there are also photograpshs of young black women on horseback in the 1950s, muslim women at a mosque, photographs of Muhammad Ali, James Weldon Johnson and his wife looking lovingly at each other, proud black women on their way to church and young children all dressed up to perform in some special show for their parents. These photos give you a sense that despite the hardship, we might be making some progress--that the race is okay and might survive.

I would like to thank Bond and Wilson for sharing with us the best of our culture. As one NY Amsterdam News' reviewer noted, "If you breathe, you should buy this book." It is a perfect gift for any occasion.

I admit that I intended to purchased this book simply because my grandmother, Jeanne Belle Osby Goodwin is one of the featured 100 voices. But as I read through some of the other essays, the song and the thousands of voices that I have heard sing its choruses filled my heart and mind with such glory. This book became a must have book for my loved ones. "Sing a song full of the hope..." We are a people of many trials and tribulations. This song, and the written words of the 100 serve as potent reminders that we can,do and will persevere- to sweet victory!

In 1990 I found a small mixed breed chihuahua/daushaund mix.In 1992 while on vacation at the beach went into a shop in search of sun screen lotion and browsed thru a table of discounted items.There was a book with the image of my dog Francesco on the cover.I read it and it brought tears to my eyes.Although Francesco was very young at the time I knew the day would come when I ,like "Mommie" would have to face the inevitable.Francesco died 2 weeks ago and I took the book "A Little Dog Like You" off of my bookshelf and read it again.
I was saddened to learn tonight that Rosemary Sutcliff had died in 1992 as I wanted to let her know how her book helped me to prepare for one of my greatest losses...Rosemary is with her Pippin I am sure .
Carrie

This little book is going to be (if not already) a well-sought after collector's item for any dog and/or book lover. Beautifully illustrated in a classic style, the book brings out the best about the love shared by dogs everywhere and their owners. It's a book about a little dog whose bravery and loyalty to his owner brings them together again. I have chihuahuas and I am involved in chihuahua rescue, so this book is especially meaningful to me. It's the only book I know of with a chihuahua as a character. But the story is universal and simple enough to be shared with a child. They don't make books like this any more.

If you've ever loved a dog, this book is for you. This slim volume is written and illustrated so that even a very young child could appreciate hearing it read, but any adult who considers himself or herself a dog lover will be enchanted with it. The book follows a dog through its life and, sadly, to its end, but the story doesn't stop there. There is so much love between the author and her dog that the author is certain she hasn't seen the last of her pup -- and she's right. You may need some Kleenex tissue for the final pages of the story, even though the book ends on a decidedly high note.

This book grabbed my attention and kept hold of it until the very last pages. After being thrown to the "wolves",by her own mother, I read eagerly to see how Johnnie was going to survive. She started learning how the world really works. It was interesting to see her thoughts and actions evolved from being a 'good Christian girl' to an 'entrepreneur'. That is how the world works and she definitely was learning how to work it! I like how the majority of the characters all had something to do with each other. Also, I enjoyed trying to figure out how each one was going to affect the other one. Finally, the only disappointment of book is that there was not a sequel for me to start reading immediately after I finished the last page of this book.

This is a great book! It was diffidently a page-turner. When Johnnie's mother sold her virginity to Earl Shamus, I thought, "what can this child do". However, Johnnie turns the table on everyone and made a bad situation work to her advantage. The plot thickens when Johnnie's mother becomes jealous of her daughter's "success" and decides to take matters into her on hands. The results from Johnnie's mother scheming could almost be describe as a race war. I highly recommend Little Girl Lost by Keith Lee Johnson and hope you will enjoy his book.

"An amazing debut for both: Keith Lee Johnson is an author you will remember. Johnnie Wise is a character you will not forget.
"Little Girl Lost is a must on your list of books to read." This thrilling novel is filled with sex, malice, murder and mayhem. It is a page turner you hate to see end and worth losing sleep over.

I think all quilters should own this book. The directions are easy and include both rotary and template patterns. The pictures of the finished designs are vibrant and beautiful. I taught a beginning quilting class and we used this as our "textbook". Many of the quilts featured can be completed in just a few hours. Also, my favorite part of the book is how the quilts are shown on display. These pictures offer great decorating ideas.

This was the first quilt book I ever bought and dozens of books later, I still think it is one of the best I own. The authors make quilting fun, not intimidating, and provide instructions so clear and simple that a child could follow them. Better yet, their style is very distinctive--elegantly simple, with beautiful color choices, and lots of pictures showing how to use the quilts to decorate your home. If you long to see what quilting is about, but don't quite trust your skills or taste, try "Little Quilts." You will learn confidence as well as skills...and everyone will love your quilt.

I loved the easy to use instructions and the colorful examples. I really enjoyed the course I took given by the authors, Alice Berg, Mary Ellen Von Holt and Sylvia Johnson, in Norway. Thank you for your inspiring book. This is a definite must have book on any quilters shelf/night stand.

As a military tracker I found a lot of the information in this book applicable. Currently the military tracking program only entails visual trackers without argumentation from scent dogs, this is complete 180 from the mid-seventies when the Army maintained dedicated tracker team with visual and scent tracker capabilities. The military still utilize search (scent) dogs but the handlers are no longer given any instruction in the visual art of tracking. I believe that the use of dogs used with visual trackers is an excellent tool (not in all tactical scenarios) and it provides, both the dog and tracker to work to their fullest potential by complementing each other skills and attributes. Basically the dog can only follow a specific scent on the ground or in the air, but cannot read signs left behind by the "quarry". This is were the visual tracker comes in; he is trained to judge sign through reduction and deduction, obtaining valuable information from the sign. With this book it will introduce the pair and explain some of the misconceptions and expectations of both. It also covers skills, tactics and management for employment of both in a SAR environment. For its small size there is lot of information, what I really liked in particular was the end book matter; glossary, appendix, and index. All were very useful an in-depth. For a finale note this is geared toward SAR (search and rescue) but most of the information carries over to the tactical tracker, which by the way can be used in a CSAR (combat search and rescue) operation. Well worth the buy!

Having worked in this arena the tactics detailed and depicted in this book work. Having a place in which to go to get the perspectives of what the other is capable of has been needed for a long time. Working with a dog team is a practical use of each others skills and also lets the reader (if a student of tracking) know what it is they need to work on in order to become the best they can be. The book is full of usefull, practical information for both sides of the fence. Those resources in the field as well as the search manager. Excellent, to the point, time proven, non bogus information.

Just finished Greg Fuller's(et al) book on the (above) subject and I must say that this was an outstanding job accomplished. Long time needed.

We have often worked track trained searchers with dog handlers and have had good luck when they click together as a "team". This book helps work your man-trackers and dog handlers toward a search team concept that tends to be missing in todays SAR Unit.

Check it out ... I believe that Greg has lit on something that the ground SAR world needs to take a look at...

Keep your SAR Team, beating the brush and being active "team" members. Help them stay focused on the "team" concept without dividing into "my resource is better than your resource" camps. Allowing us to expose our SAR members to skills and tools that tickle their desire ... to be all that they can be, while avoiding building "empires" of these specialized SAR interests.

This book is written to maintaining your SAR "TEAM" to the benefit of the lost subject.

Reads easy and doesn't rub any raw spots (if you know what I mean ;)

This book will assist you, as a SAR member (or SAR Coordinator), from becoming too singularly focused on one SAR resource and this should be to the end advantage of more successful reunions of the lost person and their families.

Good job Greg!

Almost as soon as I began reading Johnson's book, I was thinking of individuals in our school with whom I could share it. Although it is written for theater teachers, it's useful for any teacher or administrator that might occasionally need an activity for community building. The book is written for middle school environments, but the ideas could easily be transformed for high schools or elementary schools as well. The chapters consist of seven different activities that promote involvement from all students, even the shyest, that are also fun for adult moderators. A few of the activities include Mask/Movement, Clan Drama: Solving a Mystery, and Rock 'n' Roll Playwriting. Step-by-step instructions for developing and organizing the projects are broken down into chapter sections. I especially like the preface that summarizes each chapter and activity into single paragraphs. Following the activities, Johnson provides curriculum summaries, assignment sheets, grade assessment charts, and reflections on the book's projects. Every school should have at least one project. Highly Recommended.

I teach middle school drama to 8th, 7th, and 6th grade every day! Approximately 600 students rotate through my curriculum each year! The activities presented in MIDDLE MANIA have prompted me to revamp my whole approach in teaching drama. They are fun, creative, easy to do and feel a lot less stressful than continually preparing for large-scale productions. What a gift! Thank you for sharing, Maureen!!

All my life I have wanted to write a book. I knew that I would do it someday, I just didn't know what the subject would be. Combining my love of theatre and my desire to help teachers teach drama in unique and creative ways lead to this book. It is filled with imaginative projects that really work, not only for teaching theatre, but you can use the projects to work collaboratively with other teachers. This book brings students and teachers together to do drama. It is my journey. I hope that you will make it a part of yours.

The king will select the most special person in his kingdom. Who will it be? This book, along with some of Dr. Michael Johnson's other selections, was introduced to me at a training workshop for teachers. This was a most inspirational experience! This book is a MUST read for all teachers. It should be in every school and public library. Moreover, if you ever have a chance to hear Dr. Michael Johnson in person please go and listen to him. He is one of the most motivational speakers I've ever heard. He would be great for any school administrator looking for a way to "jump start" your teachers through professional development.

Dr. Johnson presents a lovely story, but the last page of the book is the most important. If parents and children would practice these principles, the school systems in our nation would be very different. This book should be in every school library AND every public library across the country. It is the perfect gift for a teacher, and also makes an appropriate memorial or honor book for public libraries.

This is an excellent gift book for teachers! Every teacher should own one! It is also a good book to read to your children and grandchildren. I am a fourth grade teacher and read this book in my classroom. They just loved it!

This book presents a broad overview of the field of multimedia production. The book describes the field at large, explaining the concepts, rather than focusing on minute details of using particular software packages. Separate chapters are devoted to the multimedia "building blocks", text, sound, images, and video, and the various special characteristics of these media (such as formats and how compression techniques work). A typology of multimedia authoring software is developed, and brief descriptions of individual authoring packages are provided to exemplify each type. The accompanying CD-ROM contains evaluation copies of many of the packages mentioned (such as Macromedia Director, Adobe Freehand, and SoundEdit) for further exploration by the reader. The book also provides extensive coverage of the multimedia development process, from the roles of the members of a multimedia development team, to planning, costing, producing, testing, and delivering products. I have found the book to be quite successful as a textbook for introduction to multimedia courses. It would also be useful for anyone who would like to understand what the multimedia business is all about.

This is THE book for serious multimedia producers and managers! Covers everything from hardware and software specs to design and production, to managing a project right down to final delivery in multiple formats and media. Read Designing Multimedia by Lisa Lopuck for novices and entry level multimedia producers. Read Multimedia Making it Work by Tay Vaughan for advanced and in depth material for the serious manager/producer. Would have been nice though if Macromedia could have kept there cd that came with the 3rd edition book in with the 4rth edition. I also reccommend the book Getting Started in Multimedia Design by Gary Olsen as a quick and comprehensive guide to designing multimedia and web projects.

I was given this book as a gift and it was invaluable. It's easy to read and provides helpful information. I especially liked the CD ROM. Among the things on the CD is a demo of Macromedia Director. Anyone going into multimedia must learn how to use Director. This demo helped me learn the software without investing $500+ in the software.