Sam Hair's memoir is an engrossing, almost cinematic account of his well-lived life. Beautifully written, the story is told through vignettes, strung together through one to two page reminiscences. His story captures an era that has now passed, told vibrantly and honestly. Well worth reading and hard to put down.

Bruce Davidson's "Central Park" is a compelling look at one of the world's most unique urban places. Unlike "Brooklyn Gang" or "Portraits," Davidson shoots his subjects here with a wide-angle panoramic camera. The result is fascinating as the images meld odd angles, distorted bodies and expansive views, and at no point does it come across as cliched or gimmicky. Instead, the photographs are hopeful, intimate, and revealing. Davidson shows us some of the park's secret places, but mostly he has discovered, through his visual explorations, the secret of what makes Central Park an essential part of New York life.

This is the most complete book available on the human history of Sequoia National Park and describes the struggle to protect the giant sequoia.

Dr. Schmidt and the distinguished contributors to The Changing Face of God offer very broad perspective in an easily approachable package. Thanks and admiration to Dr. Schmidt are in order for having the wisdom to share in book form for all to experience an important lecture program at the Washington National Cathedral. I think it serves equally well for group or individual study.

My own "Spiritual Journey" consists of picking up pieces along the way from clergy and lay alike, and seeing how they fit into my personal doctrine puzzle. Comparing and contrasting these perspectives to my own about who God is has helped validate some of my feelings, delineate others, and even dispense with a few. That these learned scholars have some of the same doubts, concepts and questions as I do is compelling; and when presented in so much more eloquent terms than I am capable of thinking in, it is captivating.

No doubt there are many theological authors, lecturers and homilists who can strike a chord in each of us. To me, the distinguishing characteristic of The Changing Face of God is the broad spectrum presented that might, in other circumstances, pose more questions than it answers. Instead, despite the eclectic backgrounds and experiences of the editor and the contributors, a pattern of new thinking about God emerged that helped me reach a new comfort level with my picture of God.

I found this book to be very funny. I especially liked the part when Junie didn't think that copying May's homework was cheating. I really like all of Barbara Park's books.

This is my five-year-old's favorite book. Packed with information about this distinctive species, it takes children to the Serengeti and puts them in the shoes of a mother with hungry cubs. It explains about the cheetah's anatomy, hunting habits, and social life as well as the differences between the cheetah and the other big cats of Africa. Beautifully written with beautiful illustrations.

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beautifully design and illustrated work by a woman who has devoted her life to chimpanzee rescue and understanding...(...)--this is for all children

Jane Goodall has written a wonderful resource for anyone interested in primate behavior. This book covers every aspect of chimpanzee behavior from feeding, social structure, individual chimp bios, chimp warfare, and everything else you could ever want to know. If you're interested in chimpanzee behavior, then this book is a must read!

Outdoor garden or indoor garden? Tomatoes or flowers? Herbs or lettuce? In the Christian Kids' Gardening Guide, you will discover how to grow all types of gardens from start to finish. And as you plant your garden, you will dig into the Bible so you can grow in Christ as your plants grow.

God's creation is fun! In this book, you'll learn about amazing plants and what to do with them, such as:
Flowers that bloom at night and sleep during the day.
Herbs to keep your pets bug-free.

Popcorn you can grow and eat.
Plants that grow - even if you forget to water them.
Potatoes that bloom in a tire without dirt!

Ready to grow? Grab a shovel, put on your gloves and start digging!