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- Great "Science"
- Terrific!
- Taken For What It Is, It's Good
- THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- where is my dragon book??
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Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies)
Ernest Drake , and
Dugald Steer
Manufacturer: Candlewick
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Binding: Hardcover
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Product Features:
- #1 New York Times Bestseller
- Chicago Public Library "Best Book for Children and Teens"
- Publisher's Weekly "Cuffie Award Winner" Most Unusual Book of the Year
- American Library Association "Best Book for Young Adults"
ASIN: 0763623296
Release Date: 2003-10-13 |
Product Description
Dragonology is presented as a faux-scholarly book with everything you ever wanted to know about dragons. Purporting to be the actual writings of English Dragonologist, Dr. Ernest Drake, this book is filled with exquisite illustrations, fascinating faux-facts, a dragon alphabet, runes to decipher, lift-up flaps, and maps to explore. Covering everything from dragon habitats, physiology and behavior to finding, tracking, taming, and flying them. A really fun book for the Harry Potter crowd and anyone enamored of Dragons. Hardcover, 32 pages. (Ages 8+)
Customer Reviews:
Great "Science".......2007-09-07
It's a beautifully produced, funny, most amazing book I've seen on the "science" of Dragonology. Very good idea, beautiful illustrations, witty text, fun pull-outs, even samples of shed dragon skin, wing membranes and dragon dust. We learn much about dragons, from their life cycles and behaviors to their flying techniques... At today's meeting all mother's from my son's preschool made a collective order for 17 copies of Dragonology together with additional 17 copies of Why Some Cats are Rascals ( Book 3) - an incredibly educational cats stories for children. Especially Book 3 of the series gives a lot of information about American history and geography.
Terrific!.......2007-08-05
My now-9-year-old daughter has ALWAYS been fascinated by dragons and dinosaurs; there has never been a time when she wasn't. Today was a Dragonology birthday. This book and it's companions (Dragonology Handbook, Dragonology game, toys, etc.) are an utter delight to children AND adults alike. It's amazingly real, and even has me wondering if Ernest Drake was a real man and lived in the 19th and 20th centuries. It's SO much fun for my daughter to actually be able to study dragons in an in-depth manner. But, I think Komodo Dragons will always have a special place in her heart. I highly recommend this book and its companions to any dragon-lover!
Taken For What It Is, It's Good.......2007-07-19
What it is is a Children's dragon book, obviously influenced by "Tolkien's" Mythology. This book would be most entertaining to the tween-early teen market. Repetitive insert of the "dragon dust" cost this book another star. In the end it's a pleasant read that gives a nice overview of several breeds of dragons.
THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-21
This is probley the best book i have ever read! (well, thats not counting fantasie...) Look, i am 12,and I think its great. I firmly belive in Dragons, faries, and things of those sort. The drawings are great, and it has just about as much information on dragons as you will ever need. Five star!
where is my dragon book??.......2007-06-12
i loaned it out three times... but the last time it didn't come back.... i guess i am not the only one who loved it!!!
Book Description
Here is the essential reference for all budding dragonologists - the ultimate companion to the 1-million-copy, #1 national bestseller DRAGONOLOGY!
Inside this deluxe guidebook and model package, readers will find the complete TRACKING AND TAMING DRAGONS, in which preeminent dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake shares all you need to know to set out on the trail of dragons in the field. Plus, each pack features an easy-to-assemble, lifelike hanging model of the "Draco occidentalis magnus," or European dragon, with a 23-inch wingspan and movable wings!
- Based on the best-selling DRAGONOLOGY
- Silver-foil-embellished cover
- Includes 24-page paperback book and easy-to-make model with gold-foil details
- The book and model are enclosed in a sturdy 10 x 1113/16 book-like case, making it the ultimate companion to DRAGONOLOGY!
Also includes an EXCLUSIVE preview of the next exciting Ology title, PIRATEOLOGY (July 2006):
- Each book will be wrapped with a full-color bellyband that proclaims: Coming July 2006, PIRATEOLOGY. Be the first to solve the riddle and find the treasure! Exclusive Preview and Secret Clue Inside!
- Each book will contain a mysterious envelope containing a letter, along with a fragment of a pirate map and secret code in order to begin the adventure that continues in PIRATEOLOGY!
Customer Reviews:
Dragons rock!.......2007-08-14
Got this for my oldest child. My daughter loves loves loves dragons. This series of book is just too much fun. Great way to encourage imaginative play... truly!
Heather mama of 5
Stunning.......2007-07-08
I bought this gift for my nephew who loves anything with dragons. Imagine his surprise when he saw this book for his birthday! I bought this book and the other Dragonology book. What gorgeous books! They looked like they had real leather covers. The prices on these two books could not be beat.
He was so enchanted with the beautiful pages that had foil on them. The model was like a separate gift for him. He immediately built it and it was simple enough for him to do it alone(age 8). It created a very real world of dragons for him.
If you are looking for a classy book and/or a great gift for your dragon lovers, then look no further for this is a great book at a great value. My big kid (my husband) loved it too!
Perfect for dorks like me!.......2007-06-17
Only children younger than nine or fantasy dorks like myself would enjoy a model of a dragon they can actually hang in their bedroom. But I've got a lot more, similarly weird, things in my room -- so it's OK.
This set is amazing. I got it used, so a couple pieces were bent, but nothing broken. Great condition. Also, it was the European Dragon -- my favorite type -- and though I probably want to get the volumes to come, I'm glad the first was my favorite type of dragon.
I've now got three Dragonology items -- the handbook, the original book, and this.
This series is great for anyone who loves fictional factbooks, or just dragon nerds. Also, though I can't vouch for the other Ologies, Egyptology is excellent as well.
Rating: Very Good
keeps interest going...........2007-03-30
My 12 year old son purchased this book and these are his thoughts on the book; "I have an interest in finding out as much as I can about dragons. This book has inspired me to keep on reading more and more and learning more and more."
Dragonology.......2007-03-29
All of the "Ology" books are pure fun. Juvenile section? I wonder if they truly can appreciate the artwork and humor involved.
Book Description
The Kids Campfire Book has everything you need to know about having a fun and safe campfire. This collection of outdoor activities, games, stories, songs and more is for kids and families to share around the campfire. It includes tips on how to find the best campfire site, identify animal cries at night and locate constellations. Kids will also find out how to make pizza over an open fire, tell a spooky ghost story, or create musical instruments for a sing-along. With more than 125 pages of fun things to do around a campfire, this is the perfect book for every camper, canoeist and camp counselor!
Customer Reviews:
Good Reference Book.......2007-05-10
When our family decided to go camping this year, I felt a little bit overwhelmed with the idea that my 5 year old son would not have anything to do. I went on line and bought several books about camping with children and found that this was my most helpful It not only covers the basics like making a fire and food preparation but also the fun side of camping like the games and sing alongs. It gave me a refresher course on camping and at the same time opened up the door to have some camping fun! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has children. I can't wait until we go on our trip next month. This book has given me so many ideas that I know my son will not be bored.
A lot of information.......2006-08-30
This book gave a lot of information and ideas. We liked using it!
Sweet As.......2004-07-23
I recieved this book in the mail... Then used it two hours later that is how useful it was for me... If I could give it 10 stars I would. It is written in a way that is easy to understand so that if you wanted to give it to a child you could, yet it is comprehensive enough for an adult... I would rate this as a good use of my money...
WOW!.......2003-02-22
I just bought this recently, and it is much better than I even expected. I have a bunch of camping books in my library, and this one is better than many more expensive adult books. It has great advice even for adults, but is indespensible for camping with kids. It teaches you how to build a fire safely, cooking on the fire, (great kid favorites recipes), dealing with bugs, how to pick a camp site, what kind of Lots of safety tips too. The fun drawings make this a pleasure as well.
The authors show you how to make a reflector oven. The main feature if this book is the fun activities for around the fire such as stories songs, games, etc. Teaches kids how to identify the stars easily and even identify features on the face of the moon. I plan to use this with our Cub Scouts.
Great for Novice and Experienced Campers Alike.......2002-12-05
This book flows like the campfire. From gathering the supplies, to lighting the fire, to the blaze, to the dieing fire, to the embers it's an enjoyable experience.
It has lots of activities: stories, songs, skits, etc. to make your campfire an enjoyable experience.
I wish I had owned this book when I taught a Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for teaching Cub Scout Adults about making a successful overnight campout.
This book has been added to my library and will be suggested at all future BALOO trainings.
Book Description
In The Kids Book of the Night Sky, boys and girls will discover all the secrets the night sky holds. They can play games like "Night Sky I Spy," keep an astronomer's log and read about night sky myths. Star maps are included for each season -- so kids will know what to look for, when and where. Then as the sun goes down and the sky goes dark, they'll be ready for the night sky's all-star show!
Customer Reviews:
A Godsend for Educators.......2004-03-20
To Ann Love And Jane Drake
The wealth of information, the simple, clear layout and the activity ideas are a goldmine for anyone teaching Grade 6 Science and Language in Ontario. The book can be used on so many levels. I see its value as a quick reference, a source of non-fiction passages, a source of accessible, useful activities requiring easily available materials, a fascinating means for non-astronomer teachers to inform themselves quickly so that they can teach the material in an inspiring way to their classes. It is also a book that will excite any young person with a curiosity about the world around him.
You've filled a real need for educators with this book. I've bought one for myself and for two other teachers who will use it well.
THANK-YOU!
You're stars in MY book!
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- The Man With Half a Face
- Jonah Hex is the Josie Wales of comic books
- Go Ahead Make My Day
- Great early/mid-seventies western comics!
- wierd western tales
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Showcase Presents: Jonah Hex, Vol. 1
John Albano ,
Arnold Drake ,
Michael L. Fleisher ,
Robert Kanigher , and
Gil Kane
Manufacturer: DC Comics
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Binding: Paperback
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Jonah Hex : Guns of Vengeance
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Customer Reviews:
The Man With Half a Face.......2007-02-05
While it's always nice to read a good book, perhaps the greatest pleasure comes from the books that exceed your expectations. I'm not a huge fan of western comics and prior to reading Showcase Presents Jonah Hex, I knew nothing about the character. My only guess, based on his last name, was that there may have been something supernatural about him. I was wrong, and was delighted to find that this book, from which I expected nothing, turned out to be far better than I would have thought.
Jonah Hex is a bounty hunter in the post-Civil War West. Although he fought with the Confederates, he soon became disillusioned with their cause; he wasn't much happier with the North, however. Along the way, in a way that's left unsaid (at least in this volume), he was hideously disfigured and rather embittered at the same time. A great gunfighter (in fact, deadly with almost any weapon), he sullenly wanders from town to town, seemingly with no interest other than money.
What makes Hex such a wonderful character is that he has more depth than he lets on. As mercenary as he often acts, he actually has a moral code. His callous attitude is really more of an emotional wall that keeps some obvious pain hidden. He knows that he will never have a normal life and sometimes that bitterness seeps through.
Of course, it also helps that the stories are almost all well-written. Hex may be almost unbeatable as a gunfighter, but he is often manipulated into bad situations. Typically, at the end of a Hex story, there are few people left alive, and most of the dead deserve to be (at least in Hex's mind).
The only negative to this book is that it is not all Hex. The last fifth of the book features other characters in stories that are best forgotten. Maybe in another context, these stories may be passable, but after the excellent Jonah Hex tales, they are a major letdown. Nonetheless, I am giving this book a full five stars because most of the Hex stories are that caliber. Even if you're not a fan of western comics (as I am not), this is still one collection worth reading.
Jonah Hex is the Josie Wales of comic books.......2006-10-19
I grew up reading these tales of Jonah Hex, and I always considered him the Josie Wales of the comic books. The only complaint I have about this collection is that it is in black and white instead of color, but if you like westerns, you will love Jonah Hex!
Go Ahead Make My Day.......2006-03-24
Jonah Hex, DC comics 1970's version of Clint Eastwood's Man with no name character from the Good, The Bad and the Ugly, was a staple in the DC universe. Howeever it also played outside the DC comics realm (Superman, Batman, Justice League, Wonder Woman) as did such characters as Sgt. Rock, The Haunted Tank, and the Losers.He appeared in All Star Western and Weird Western Tales before getting his own book.
Hex was a bounty hunter. His stories weren't the John Wayne All American type of Western. He was an anti hero hero. You can see many old western style stories stolen and adapted within the Hex collection, from such Westerns like The Man who Shot Liberty Vallence, Shane, the Shootist, Sante Fe, The Searchers and Red River
Also in this collection towards the end of the book is the back up tales of Outlaw, DC Comics's jesse James style book. Some with great art from Gil Kane, showcasing his artistic skills.
This volume only touches the Hex comics history, with any hope there will be a volume two and three and so on. One can hope that DC is smart enough to also release a further volume of Western Characters like Scalphunter, El Diablo and of course the loveable rogue Bat Lash in a separate collection
It nice that DC Comics started to release its older comics and unique series in a black and white format similar to Marvel Essentals
Its a great collection for anyone who like the Hex Legend
Bennet Pomerantz, AUDIOWORLD
Great early/mid-seventies western comics!.......2005-11-16
"He was a hero to some, a villain to others, and wherever he rode people spoke his name in whispers. He had no friends, this Jonah Hex, but he did have two companions: one was death itself... The other, the acrid smell of gunsmoke..." - the intro that ran on the title page of several stories in this volume.
Let's get one thing out of the way: though this Showcase Presents collection is entitled "Jonah Hex", that's not entirely true. In fact, Hex shares this volume with Outlaw (DC's take on Billy the Kid), plus one other western tale. The thing that links "Jonah Hex", "Billy the Kid: Outlaw" and the "bonus" story together is that they all appeared in the same series: "All-Star Western" (which was retitled "Weird Western Tales" shortly after Hex began appearing, not by coincidence).
So, in reality, this book's title is a misnomer. It might have been more accurate to call it "Showcase Presents: Weird Western Tales", since all the stories are from that series (again, with some of them from before the "Weird" moniker was attached to the book). I suspect that was the original plan, but marketing wisely decided to put the most recognizable name on the cover, in part to create synergy with a new Hex monthly comic that is just launching.
Of course, that does nothing to diminish the contents, which are great seventies-era westerns. They offer three distinct takes on the Old West. Hex was a stark departure from the straight-laced "Roy Rogers"-style westerns and "western superheroes" that had dominated the genre in comics for decades (and I say that with affection for both those kinds of western comics). "Billy the Kid: Outlaw" is more of a conventional action-adventure western, with just enough of an edge to make it interesting. And the final tale, "Night of the Snake" is just a fun story by some very good creators that fills out the volume. But looking at them one at at time:
Hex showed obvious influence from Sam Peckinpah and Clint Eastwood westerns, though Hex's stories didn't go quite so far with the depressing themes and nihilist overtones as many seventies movies. His stories were about halfway between Steve McQueen's "Wanted Dead or Alive" TV series and the aforementioned films. That's the best way I can find to describe the tone of the stories. Either way, nothing was quite as clean as in other western comics. That much was certain!
Jonah Hex was not a classical western "good guy", but rather he was one of the first anti-heroes in comics. He led a hard life, and it left him scarred physically, emotionally and even spiritually. Hex was a man with a shattered soul, who did a very unpleasant job (bounty hunting) because he literally had nothing else. No family. No friends. No home. No good reputation. Even his face was horrifically scarred such that most people couldn't bear to look at him. And then, there was a great irony that lay at the core of Jonah Hex. He was a brutal killer, a loner with a deserved reputation that made everyone fear him as much as they feared the devil himself, yet deep down, Jonah was a kind soul who routinely risked his life to help others, even as he talked tough. He was desperately alone and routinely opened himself up for hurt because he allowed himself to get attached to people. And very often, these people he encountered ended up being the real monsters, instead of the scar-faced "devil" Jonah. At the end, Hex almost always rode away alone, numb to his existence. The reader could feel Jonah's isolation and pain. That's not what the stories are about, but this is the subtext that makes the tales so exceptional. It makes us care about Jonah, so that his tales are not just standard pulp western fare.
These stories were done by a stellar group of creators. Hex's original creative team was writer John Albano and artist Tony Dezuniga, both of whom were deserving of far greater acclaim than they ever achieved.
Later, Michael Fleisher took over the writing credit and propeled Hex to even greater heights, staying with the character for decades. Other contributions of note include a story by Arnold Drake (of Doom Patrol fame) and a story drawn by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (DC's "it" artist at one time in the late seventies).
"Billy the Kid: Outlaw" was written by the great Robert Kanigher, who is most famous for his war comics (Sgt. Rock, Unknown Soldier, etc), but Albano wrote several of the latter Outlaw stories (In "real world" time, just before creating Jonah Hex! Was Outlaw wrapped up specifically to create a spot for Hex? Could be!). Dezuniga did most of the artwork, but legendary creators Jim Aparo, Neal Adams and Gil Kane all contributed excellently.
The final story was something of a Gil Kane special. He wrote and drew the story, with Denny O'Neil doing the dialogue over his story and Dezuniga inking (an interesting, if odd combination of styles).
All in all, a satisfying package. I just hope no one snatches it up expecting 560 pages of Jonah Hex, because Hex is really only about 70 percent of the book. That might diminsh their enjoyment, which would be a shame, because this book is a winner when taken as a whole!
And material like "Outlaw" will likely never get reprinted any other way. Kudos to DC for finding way to get good stories without marquee appeal back in print. Is this an experiment for future volumes? Could we see more of DC's legendary backups reprinted as filler for other Showcase volumes? I would vote for that! It would be a nice bonus to separate Showcase from the color Archives in terms of content. If I own a color hardcover of Superman, I might not buy his Showcase volume of the same stuff (speaking hypothetically. I'd really buy it anyway). But throw in some classic sixties backups from Action and Superman, and it makes it extra-special! So I hope the non-Hex material starts a trend.
By the way, as with all Showcase Presents volumes, these stories are reprinted in (quality) black and white. Don't let that worry you one iota. I'll be the first to admit that losing color can negatively affect comics at times, especially when dealing with traditional four-color superheroes, but the starkness of black and white works very well here. The reason is two-fold. First, the realistic subject matter works well without color; there are no garish comic-book costumes that require color. Second, the artists involved here are particularly talented, and the lack of color only serves to enhance their amazing line-work. You get to see just how good guys like Dezuniga and Kane really are!
And at a great price.
Recommended
wierd western tales.......2005-11-13
If you want to read a Sergio Leone movie in graphic art form, Hex is the book for you. Most of the stories are a step up from your ordinary western fare. Its like Shane/ The Man With No Name or Gary Cooper riding across these pages. For a comic written in the early 1970's it takes on topical issues and doesn't hold back.This is not the Vertigo version of Hex but it provides one with a wonderful feel of after the civil war Americana. Most of the line work of the artists work well in this black and white format. I only found two stories where it seemed the source material didn't scan well. You get 500 plus pages of very entertaining reading and its well written. Five stars for DC. Their version of Essentials blows Marvel away. Better paper and the pages are numbered and the bindings doesn't fall apart after one read. My only complaint is how long before volume two ???
Book Description
Drake and Josh have signed up for a salsa-making competition. They're determined to win--the flat screen TV that's first prize. But their competition is Megan and she's not about to lose to her older brothers! Then the two boys have a ridiculous bet that has Drake giving up his beloved junk food and Josh giving up his video games. The stakes are high. Whoever loses has to dye his hair pink! And once again Megan is more than willing to "help" the boys ensure that fair play is the rule.
Customer Reviews:
Book Review.......2007-05-07
Great summary of English and world history in the 1500s. Interesting eyewitness account of the early slave trade.
Customer Reviews:
"Much needed help for a little confusion".......2006-06-27
You've got questions? This book has answers. What great hope it offers from some one who has been down the long road of questions without answers. It encourages you to face the realities if your child is different and find answers, to get smart and make life for your child the best that it can be. This book offers some great, practical advice.
Warm, insightful.......2006-06-20
Written in the pages of this book are the questions and challenges one may face when placing a child in safe environment whether that be school, church, childcare, etc. Do you pick a public or a private school? Do you label a child? How do you find a good doctor? What about testing? I found that the advice that Dian Drake Burns offers is, after years of her own personal experience, excellent. This book as well as others such as, "Preparing for Life", are awesome resources
Best book on the market.......2006-05-01
I read this book in a day or two. I wanted to get as much advice and help that I could. It gives all sorts of places to look for more direction. Great info!
Excellent Resource for Mothers.......2006-04-18
Written by a mom who didn't know how to help her son deal with autism, this book is a must have for others trying to help their children. First, Burns suggests that a mom has to admit she doesn't know what to do and then search for the best answers for her child. If your child is not yet diagnosed, get this book.
strong experienced based content.......2006-04-17
Author clearly has experienced current challenges first hand and shows aggressive research and real time results based upon those applications.
Book Description
In your parish, the Church may be graying at the temples, but elsewhere — across America and around the world — young Catholics are ushering in a new springtime of faith and vitality for the Church you and I love.
Here veteran Catholic journalist Tim Drake introduces you to some of the surprising ways in which the Holy Spirit is working in the hearts of these Catholic young people today.
You'll meet teen groups dedicated to Christian service, to prayerful devotion, and to living a life of chastity. There are twentysomethings working together to deepen their knowledge of the Faith, to spread the gospel here and overseas, and to promote the Church's teachings on marriage and the family.
Drake brings news of vibrant religious orders burgeoning with young members on fire for the Faith. He takes you into cyberspace, where web-savvy Catholics are using the Internet to evangelize secular culture. He reports from the epicenter of the Catholic youth movement — World Youth Day — where hundreds of thousands of young people gather to pray together and to show their love for the Pope and their devotion to Christ.
The evidence is clear: we are living in a time of vigorous spiritual renewal, and young Catholics are leading the way. Do not be afraid! Young and Catholic demonstrates that for the Church, the future is bright. These young people are one of the many reasons that's so.
Customer Reviews:
Young and Cathollic.......2005-08-04
I was able to get into this book really fast. It is very fast moving and got me hooked in the first few pages. There were several things the author said that I thought were great and agree with. Then there were some I hope come true that were revealed at the end of this book. We should keep that a secret so maybe it will come true.
I was impressed that there is so much going on with the young Catholic adults in this country and the world. It's great. I'm very encouraged by it. I have shared a great deal of the book with others. I have a list of people to lend my book to and have also encouraged others to purchase their own copy. It's been a real positive eye opener. I'm sure there is activities going on in my state/diocese but not enough to make it into this book. I do know others who belong to certain Orders or attend some of the schools mentioned. If the young continue the things they are in to then the CatholicChurch is really alive and well-and growing. Just wish I had these opportunities available when I was young.
Thank you, Tim Drake
A brightly optimistic look at the future of a global faith.......2005-02-04
Veteran Catholic journalist Tim Drake presents Young and Catholic: The Face of Tomorrow's Church, is a positive-minded and heartwarming glimpse into the lives of up-and-coming young Catholic people striving to spread good works, prayer, and the message of their faith. From web-savvy Catholics seeking to evangelize secular culture through the Internet, to the celebration of World Youth Day when thousands of young people gather and pray to show their love for the Pope and Jesus Christ, to teen groups dedicating themselves to Christian service, chastity, and promoting the Church's teachings, Young and Catholic observes the next generation of the passionately faithful taking root and flowering. A brightly optimistic look at the future of a global faith.
Hope for the New Springtime.......2005-01-21
Author Tim Drake gives readers reason for great optimism with his latest, Young and Catholic: The Face of Tomorrow's Church (Sophia Institute Press, September 2004, paperback). Serving as writer for countless Catholic periodicals has given this convert to the faith an excellent vantage point from which to seek out instances of devotion in today's younger generation. This wonderful book provides an up close look at how younger Catholics are responding the Holy Father, John Paul II's call to be "the Hope of the Church".
Drake shares numerous instances of young men and women leading lives of profound service and dedication to the Church. An increase in vocations, new and creative means of evangelization, and use of the Internet to deepen and spread the faith are just a few of the examples Drake cites.
Readers will be encouraged by these first person accounts and inspired by the role models they meet in the pages of the book. Perhaps most importantly, they will likely be prompted by Drake's positive, infectious enthusiasm and by promptings of the Holy Spirit to join these young, future leaders in embracing and truly living the teachings of Jesus Christ.
If you feel depressed about the Church's future..........2004-12-07
...then this is the book you need to pick up. As others have noted, in researching this book Tim interviewed over three-hundred young orthodox Catholics. All of these young people bring a renewed vibrancy to their Catholic milieu. There are many great stories of young vocations, new religious communities, evangelizing by means of the internet and new technology, and basically stories of young people congregating to pray and discuss their Catholic faith. Definitely a book that every bishop, pastor, diocesan and parish youth director, and vocations' director should read.
litttle ray of sunshine.......2004-11-29
For many Catholics these last few years have been painful. I can't even remember the amount of nasty jokes and insults I've seen and heard in this year alone. There's a priest shortage, the news out of a number of parishes around the country is either disgusting or depressing and sometimes it all seems too much.
Cheer up! The news isn't all bad.
The kids are alright. That's the message of this book. It's a peep at todays young Catholics and guess what? It shows some remarkable, determined and hopeful people. These young adults are the future and reading about them was a little ray of sunshine. Buy this book for your gloom and doom friends and get a copy for yourself.
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A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Claus
Jean Schick-Jacobowitz ,
Susie Schick Pierce ,
Muffin Drake , and
Susie Schick-Pierce
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Book Description
Even though Santa gets all the acclaim, behind the scenes, it's Mrs. Claus who keeps everything running smoothly through the busiest time of year at the North Pole. Finally, Mrs. Claus gets the acknowledgment she deserves in this rewriting of `Twas the Night Before Christmas":
'Twas the night after Christmas
and time for a pause;
Collapsed in the corner
Sat tired Mrs. Claus.
The stockings were crooked,
The house was a mess;
The tree had tipped over
She couldn't care less...
Customer Reviews:
Whimsical and Fun!.......2007-01-03
I bought this book for my mother and my sister. When we were children, my mother always read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to us on Christmas Eve. This book mimics the rhyme and theme of the poem, but replaces the text with fun rhymes that acknowledges the hard work that Mrs Claus puts into Christmas (as Moms know, Santa's efforts are nothing without his wife's support!). I loved the illustrations, they are whimsical and colorful. I even purchased a matching ornament for my mother and she is just thrilled with it! I just purchased another copy for a friend of mine for next year!
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