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A Private Family Matter 8 reviews
Atria Books, 2006
A Story of Trajedy and Triumph
We all grew up in dysfunctional families. But some might be called suicidal rather than dysfunctional. How does a child who starts being beaten when he is fifteen months old grow up to be even sane? How does a child grown up into manhood and break the only pattern he has seen while growing up?
Perhaps the answer comes when you see the photograph of the author first holding his own new born ...
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La Transición Cubana y el 'Bloqueo' Norteamericano9 reviews
Maurizio Giuliano
Ediciones CESOC, 1997
An academic study, and a witty analysis of Cuban society
In this brief yet dense academic study, the author manages not only to expose data and propose his views on the issue, but also to capture the reader's analysis in a way that few very academic books can. While it tells of the intricate relation between the US embargo against Cuba and what happens in the island, the book also tells a lot on the repression of Castro's regime over. With crystal ...
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Amazon Magic: The Life Story of Ayahuasquero & Shaman Don Agustin Rivas Vasquez4 reviews
Jaya Bear
Libros Colibri, 2000
Brilliant! A must-read book!
This reviewer delights in learning, especially about people and cultures who can and did make an impact...and natural medicines that have their roots in a period thousands of years ago. So, when author Jaya Bear sent me her book, Amazon Magic, I discovered a wonderful opportunity and biography, as well as a narrative filled with mystery about a totally different reality. Don Agustin Rivas ...
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Finding Fish44 reviews
Antwone Q. Fisher, Mim E. Rivas
HarperTorch, 2002
Must Read
If you have any interest in human behavior, this is a must read. It is a true story of a man who has to overcome so much to succeed. The challenges he faces are so harsh, as he struggles through life as a foster child.
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Izzy the Lizzy5 reviews
Renee Riva
WaterBrook Press, 2005
Friends or Foes or Just a Good Meal
A tale of terror (well, terror from a spider and a bee's perspective) in Izzy the Lizzy written by Renee Riva and illustrated by Steve Bjorkman will keep children turning page after exquisitely illustrated page to share in a desperate web of suspense. Will hunger and a captured dinner win out? or is there room for mercy and compassion from hungry stomachs? Anastasia the Spider and Jeb the Bee ...
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Guido's Gondola6 reviews
Renee Riva
WaterBrook Press, 2005
Great Book
I saw this book while I was on a trip to Italy and wished that I had bought it. I was pleased to find it on Amazon, so I ordered it. The kids love it and so do I. It is a cute story with a good moral message. The illustrations are great as well!
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Marlene Dietrich11 reviews
Jean Jacques Naudet, Maria Riva
Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2001
La Dietrich
If you were a fan of Dietrich and were allowed to own only ONE book about this woman, then this should be the book to own. To reiterate another reviewer's thought -- it is EXQUISITE.
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The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes - Completely, Wholeheartedly, Joyfully, Courageously and Tenderly5 reviews
SPI Management LLC, 2007
A relentlessly upbeat ode to overcoming adversity
With this small, adorably illustrated paperback, Riva Greenberg has created a joyful field guide for living with diabetes. You can't read it without feeling uplifted. For anyone struggling to cope with all the hassles of this disease, here's a prescription: Read this book, and repeat as often as necessary.
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The Champion of Reason7 reviews
Jim Riva
Soaring Sparrow Press, 1998
...who was that masked man?
If he was seen in a town where all of America`s charming "eccentricities" are concentrated (any L. Ron Hubbard High School alumni out there?), if he was spotted giving a diatribe on logical, rational thought, then it could only be The Champion of Reason! A well-paced and thought-out book, TCoR is a lot of fun to read. It takes place is a town that is a microcosm of American insanity, and ...
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The Geographer10 reviews
Jim Riva
Soaring Sparrow Press, 1998
A Jaunt Through Japan
"The Geographer" is a viciously witty exploration of Japanese culture. Jim Riva uses a quirky yet life-like cast of characters to compare and contrast Japanese and American culture. The book follows the hapless geographer Winston, who is as unfortunate as to experience a lifetime of adventure over the span of a few months. Riva artfully educates the reader regarding the positives and negatives ...
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A Legacy Greater Than Words: Stories of U.S. Latinos and Latinas of the WWII Generation2 reviews
Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez
U.S. Latino & Latina WWII Oral History Project, University of Texas at Austin, 2006
Good timing for this book!
A Legacy Greater Than Words comes at a good time, when the anti-immigration hysteria seems to be focused on Mexicans and other Latinos. What if all the people noted in this book had not been allowed to stay, make a life, become citizens, and put themselves in harm's way for this country? I hope that many non-Latinos read the book and come to know the legacy of Mexican-Americans, my father among ...
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Human Development2 reviews
Riva Specht, Grace J. Craig
Prentice Hall, 1982
Excellent resource
I used the eighth edition of this book for my graduate level course in human development. It is an excellent resource for anyone involved in child-related fields.
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Bariay2 reviews
Juan Nicolau Casany, Angeles de Riva de Bustos
Libros en Red, 2003
VIAJE EN DE ESPAÃ`A A CUBA EN UN PEQUEÃ`O VELERO
Es un relato real apasionante, que nos cuenta la travesia de un pequeño velero, de España a Cuba y el regreso. Interesante para los navegantes y todos aquellos amantes de los viajes, la aventura, la mar y la naturaleza.
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Riva: If Ya Wanna Look Good Honey, Your Feet Gotta Hurt2 reviews
Ruth Reynolds
C&T Publishing, 1998
Brings new meaning to Baltimore Albums!
Fun, fun, fun! Is the quilt world's losing its girdle the 90's equivalent of burning its bra? That would add an interesting twist to the Woodstock quilt. Ruth's talent in cartooning and humor add so much to the world of quilting. Riva takes leaps beyond a book on piecing or applique- she provides us with content and inspiration- the essence of self expression. Many of us who know Ruth ...
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Los Ocho Hábitos de las Personas Felices (8 Habits of Happy People)4 reviews
Laura Aragón Rivas
Libra, 2003
SER FELIZ NO ES UNA SITUACION
ES UNA COSTUMBRE... Y este libro establece y refuerza los hábitos con los que podemmos aprender a SER FELICES PARA SIEMPRE !
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Butterfly's Tongue2 reviews
Manuel Rivas
Harvill Pr, 2000
Butterfly's tongue
"Butterfly's Tongue" (La lengua de Las Mariposas) is a compelling story about a youngster and his relationship with the town's school teacher. The narration takes us back in time to Spain during the Franco regime. The author has beautifully interwoven history and friendship and how it can be affected by war and society. Other short stories in the book revolve around the life of other characters ...
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Que ME Quieres Amor2 reviews
Manuel Rivas
Ediciones Alfaguara SA, Grupo Santillana
Una apreciación
It is important to remember that Rivas writes originally in his own Gallego rather than Spanish though he does translate some of his own works into Spanish. But whether you read him in Spanish, Gallego, or English (this title in English is under the name "Vermeer's Milkmaid and other stories" ) his grasp of the human experience transcends all cultures. He is a master of the short story, whatever ...
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Beauty in the Weeds1 review
Beatrice, K Sheftel
Ye Olde Font Shoppe, 1996
Wonderful Poetry
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the poetry in this book and plan to keep it close to my bed and read it often! If you enjoy poetry, you will love this collection.
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Jasper Johns: A Print Retrospecitve4 reviews
Riva Castleman
Museum of Modern Art, 1986
Good
Novelists have always loved artists, and artists have always loved novelists. They love and admire the other's talent, but--most important--they are not competitors. Crichton's love of Johns' work certainly comes forth, and Johns' seemed flattered that a best-selling novelist, and not an art professor, wanted to do a book on him. That mutual admiration underlies why this is such a solid book.
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Saving Sailor5 reviews
Renee Riva
RiverOak, 2007
Sweet Sailor
I loved this book. It was cleverly written with humor and lots of heart. I loved AJ and the story took me back to my own sweet childhood summers. It is a must read for those who love summer, driftin' on a lake and sharing all that is good in the world with your dog and crazy family.
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