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Touch and Go: Travels of a Children's Book Illustrator Ted Lewin
HarperCollins Publishers, 1999
"This book grew out of an itch I've always had to see the world, an itch I started scratching some thirty years ago. Since then my wife, Betsy, and I have traveled to Australia, India, Nepal, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Morocco, Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, the Galdpagos Islands, the Caribbean, Ireland, England, France, Germany, Italy, Lapland, Canada, the western United States, ...
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The Bad Witness (Sally Harrington Novels) 12 reviews Laura Van Wormer
Mira, 2005
Sally is a wonderful nut:}
+ More Sally Harrington + Great Mystery
I think you must read The Sally Harrington novels in order. Her work and her characters mature with each book.
Was this book, wildly exciting, or riveting reading? No, not really.
But, it was involving. I love Sally because of her wonderful imperfections.
I could have done with much less ...
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All Night Long 55 reviews Jayne Ann Krentz
Jove, 2007
You Will Not Be Disappointed
+ All Night Long + This novel provides a fulfilling feeling both throughout and at the end. + Nice Blend of Suspense and Romance + It was good
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The Cat Who...Companion 16 reviews Sharon A. Feaster
Berkley Trade, 2002
A good reference for keeping track of the characters
+ In the Bathroom + Fun! + A Cat Who Review
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Murder, She Wrote: Murder in a Minor Key (Murder She Wrote) 4 reviews Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain
Signet, 2001
Highly Recommended
+ Voodoo, a Gris-Gris, and a Fais-do-do + Right up there with "A Palete for Murder".
Late night music and dancing, streets packed with tourists, the bizarre crossing of Southern etiquette, Voodoo practice, and jazz music, the sultry weather - chapter by chapter, the city of New Orleans during Jazz Fest sets the mood in Murder, She Wrote: Murder in a Minor Key. This book is a sweet ...
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MGM Makes Boys Town William Russo & Jan Merlin
Xlibris Corporation, 2006
In 1938 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced Boys Town, a timeless classic about Father Flanagan's home for wayward boys. Now you may read how MGM's "Dream Machine" came face to face with a celebrated priest's "Character Factory." New research presents the backstory to fans of the film. Movie mogul Louis B. Mayer and Father Edward J. Flanagan held winning hands in a high-stakes movie biography. ...
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Blindsided : Lifting a Life Above Illness: A Reluctant Memoir 51 reviews Richard M. Cohen, 2005
A family of courage and determination.
+ Blindsided: Lifting a Life Above Illness: A Reluctant Memoir + One of my Favorites
BLINDSIDED by Richard Cohen. This is not just a book for for those dealing with MS, Although it could be the story of my family. It is the story of a man and his family who takes the blows and then gets up and keeps on going. It may not be the path was originally planned but they find a way to ...
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The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms 14 reviews Christopher Finch
Harry N. Abrams, 2004
A MUST for any and all Disney fans!!
+ M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!!!!!!!! + Disney Lovers Dream
This is not just a book for Disney art lovers -- it is a terrific background on the Disney Company as a whole and the process in the art of animation. It goes into detail as to the extent of Walt's genius and leadership abilities. Never the less, the art in this collection is phenomenal!! I ...
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Jay Leno's Headlines: Book I, II, III : Real but Ridiculous Headlines from America's Newspapers 2 reviews Jay Leno
Random House Value Publishing, 1992
You need this book-- 10 isn't a high enough rating...
+ Bucks man admits attacking house; must go to Florida
When I first bought this book, I was expecting a few good laughs... what I got was amazing. I cracked open the book and cracked a grin, a few pages later I was chuckling, a couple misprints later, howling... after about five minutes with this, I was reduced to nearly to tears with sides so sore and ...
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This Present Darkness 222 reviews Frank E. Peretti
Crossway Books, 2003
impressed
+ Disturbing images of spiritual warfare + Pretty Good + Classic!
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Bubbles In Trouble (Bubbles Books) 23 reviews Sarah Strohmeyer
Signet, 2003
Hilarious!
+ Creatively Adventurous + Hairdresser investigates + a good read
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The Spectacular Spider-Man #160 : The Fear and the Fury (Acts of Vengeance - Marvel Comics) Gerry Conway
Marvel Comics, 1990
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Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism 279 reviews Jenny McCarthy
Dutton Adult, 2007
An amazing story of recovery
+ Loved it + Everyone should read this! + Angels
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Warning 4 reviews
Mark Batty Publisher, 2005
These poor little stick men, bruised, battered, cut, crushed...
+ Light entertainment that will leave you wondering... why?? + A unique guide to contemporary disaster prevention + Signs, Signs, Everywhere there's Signs
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Have Your Cake and Kill Him Too (Blackbird Sisters Mysteries, No. 5) 13 reviews Nancy Martin
Signet, 2007
Blackbird Sisters - A fun ride
+ Fun, fast read + Great Series + Another Great Blackbird Mystery + Have Your Cake and Kim Him Too:A Blackbird Sisters Mystery
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A. A. Milne: His Life 2 reviews Ann Thwaite
Tempus, 2007
The definitive biography of A.A. Milne
+ A Pity
It really is too bad that all the good books seem to be out of print. When I saw this one on sale, I knew I had to grab it -- good, bad or indifferent, a book of this size that would give me so much information on one of my favorite authors had to be mine. Little did I know what a treasure trove ...
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Until Proven Innocent: Political Correctness and the Shameful Injustices of the Duke Lacrosse Rape Case 74 reviews Stuart Taylor, KC Johnson
Thomas Dunne Books, 2007
The devastating results of totalitarian 'liberalism'
+ This is a MUST read book ! + Pulitzer Prize; National Book Award + A Parable for Our Times
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Earl Hamner: From Walton's Mountain To Tomorrow 7 reviews James E. Person Jr.
Cumberland House Publishing, 2005
Like Reading About One Of The Family
+ best bio i have ever read + True Protrayal + I am a fan of Earl Hamner, but I wish he was the author of this bio + A fine account of his lively career and many literary contributions evolves
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Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination (Vintage) 70 reviews Neal Gabler
Vintage, 2007
A Great Biography
+ Even-handed, thorough, and extremely readable + "It was all started by a Mouse" + Tremendously Detailed Biography of Walt Disney: a Man of Great Vision, a Risk Taker and a Success
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Cold Fire 110 reviews Dean Koontz
Berkley, 2004
A Must-Read for Koontz Fans
+ Repressed memories lead to a terrifying ordeal for a man with supernatural abilities
This book has all the qualities I love in a Dean Koontz novel: suspense, science fiction, and believable people. I was not expecting it to end the way it did, but I was very pleased. Throughout the story, I laughed a little, I cried a little, and I enjoyed myself the entire time.
If you enjoyed ...
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