Customer Reviews:
Familiar, Comforting Stories.......2007-01-04
My mother read to me from Little Visits back in the 70's, and the familiar morality stories have been updated but retain the same lessons. My boys, ages 5 & 7, both enjoy a "little visit" every night in addition to our regular reading. This is a nice way to help reinforce values of kindness, responsibility, and the golden rule without being heavy-handed.
Great for young children.......2006-07-05
My parents read this same book to me and my sisters when we were children (the 1970's version). I bought it for my boys who are 5 and 3. We read one story every night at dinner and discuss the questions at the end. It has wonderful everyday life circumstances that they can relate to. They actually remind me on the nights I forget. I never thought I would hear my children say "Mom, can we do our bible lesson". I recommend this book to anyone with children!!!
A wonderful book.......2004-02-21
My mother used to read a story from this book every night before bed from the copy that she had as a child. Now that I have a daughter, this is the first book I went looking for so I can share the same experience with her as I did with my mother. This book is wonderful on teaching lessons, exploring feelings and using stories to show the teachings of Christ in our daily lives. They also have questions to discuss with your child after the story plus many scriptures from the bible to read with them. I can't wait until my daughter is older so her and I can enjoy this book together.
Since I was a child.......2002-10-19
I'm 34 years old. This book was given to me when I was 8. It served as the backstop against all of the angst, fear, anger and confusion of pre-pubescent existence. When "bobby" threw a rock at me, I turned to this book. When "jenny" didn't return my affection, I turned to this book. When "Joey" violated my trust, I turned to this book. Nothing can bridge the gap between the teachings of Jesus and the adolocent existence. My dear people, if you do anything for you youth, do buy this book. Give it to them. And let them use it as they will - with God's help. Surely, you will benefit.
Engage Your Children During Family Devotions.......2002-02-28
This is a wonderful tool for parents who are trying to find a way to reach their children during family devotions. Each story begins with a theme Bible verse, and then presents a story involving children and their parents related to the Bible passage. Afterward, there is a series of questions so that you can discuss the story with your children. For older children there is an extended Bible reading listed. Finally there is a concluding prayer.
Not only will this help involve your children in family devotions, but the questions also help to develop listening skills. These benefits flow into church on Sunday morning. I highly recommend this book for anyone trying to involve their children in family devotions.
Book Description
Murder is, surprisingly, not all that uncommon on timy Broward's Rock, an idyllic sea island community off the South Carolina coast. Annie Darling's popular mystery bookshop, Death on Demand, is where the locals come to discuss the juicy details of each criminal offense--under the watchful gaze of a pampered feline prima donna named Agatha. But now Annie's dear friend (and best customer) Henny Brawley stands accused of murdering a Women's Club volunteer-cum-blackmailer. So Annie rouses her husband Max into action, and together they dive into the shark pool of dotty eccentrics and imperious belles who constitute the island's smart set. Because only there can the Darlings prove hapless Henny innocent--by detemining who among the well-heeled had the dirtiest little secret...and would kill to protect it.
Customer Reviews:
Another light-hearted mystery!.......2007-07-06
Annie and Max Darling are two of the most appealing modern-day sleuths out there, and the setting in Broward's Rock can't be beat. I read these mysteries for the characters, both old and new. I do really enjoy reading another book in the series because I want to keep up with the people on Broward's Rock. This book is set around the annual White Elephant's Sale held by the Women's club. It always sounds like such fun on Broward's Rock! Annie and Max are again on the heels of a cool, caclutating murderer, but the book introduces some other unsavoury topics such as blackmail, mercy killing, extra-marital affairs and robbery. So much in one book! But that's what these books are like. They are wonderful light reading, and I love the many allusions to other mystery novels salted throughout the book. A wonderful book for cozy lovers.
Blackheart among white elephants.......2006-10-01
Collecting secrets was Kathyrn Girard's livelihood. Her dingy antique store, with its small cashbox, would not support the glamorous double life she led, a hacienda in Mexico and a sleek black Porsche. When she is found murdered while collecting white elephants for a charity sale, the suspect list includes prominent island residents like the wife of the parish priest, the editor of the Island Gazette, and Annie's best customer, mystery buff Henny Brawley. Annie and friends must now dig into the secrets of their friends and other blackmail victims to ferret out the one desparate and bold enough to put an end to Kathryn's demands. Through dogged detective work, following every clue and thread, the murderer is not unveiled until the very end.
simplistic.......2005-07-28
I find this author very simplistic. It seems it would be good for a young reader: simple language and not too challenging. For adults? I'd think adults would get impatient with the overly simple writing. I'm a big mystery fan, and tried a couple of her DoD series, but they're SO immature. Geeze, Encyclopedia Brown is more complex!
Intriguing Mix.......2005-06-01
This is my first Carolyn Hart mystery so I don't know how White Elephant Dead compares to others in the series, but I found this to be an interesting and enjoyable read. Unlike the other reviewers I didn't mind the references to other mystery writers; for me they served as a constant reminder that this was a work of genre fiction, even as the strong characters drew me further into the story.
A fascinating mix of detachment and engagement on an idyllic island...
To many mystery allusions.......2002-11-28
I usually enjoy Carolyn Hart's mysteries, but in this one there was not enough action and there were WAY too many allusions to other mystery writers and their books. A few here and there is fine, but it seemed that the references were sprinkled on every page. Please, Ms. Hart--give it a rest!
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- I Still Have My Copy From '69!
- Needs About 40 Stars for a fair rating
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- Great Short Stories!!!
- Dry humor with questionable science, and keep 'em coming
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Tales from the White Hart
Arthur C. Clarke
Manufacturer: Del Rey
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The God Delusion
ASIN: 0345430727
Release Date: 1998-10-06 |
Customer Reviews:
I Still Have My Copy From '69!.......2005-11-07
I wouldn't throw it away! This is one of the most entertaining collections of stories in the sci-fi genre. At the White Hart, a British pub, are an odd assortment of patrons from the literary and scientific fields, as well as laymen interested in the discussions going on around them. One Harry Purvis inevitably manages to dominate the talk with his incredible tales of wondrous scientific romance, which he insists are true. He will often find a good reason for leaving just as a flaw in his story starts to become obvious to one or more of his listeners, and they wax suspicious that the tale truly is incredible. The way Clarke weaves real science with interesting and hilarious short fiction makes this one of my favorites of all his works. I would especially recommend it to readers who are new to science-fiction. Unlike a lot of such works, this one only gets better with age.
Needs About 40 Stars for a fair rating.......2005-10-18
Absolutely Hilarious. A must have. I shouted for Joy when I saw it was in print again.
Stars and bars.......2003-09-21
If you can think of one set of SF short stories involving tall tales told in bars, it's probably Spider Robinson's "Callahan's' series. But if you can think of two, this is probably the second.
Although never as big a Clarke fan as I've been of Asimov and Heinlein, I still have fond memories of several of Clarke's books. _Rendezvous with Rama_ is probably his best novel and it's been one of my favorites of his since it was first published. His short stories, too, are generally of high quality (remember e.g. 'The Nine Billion Names of God'?).
The series of tales collected herein is a bit different (for Clarke). For one thing, they're _funny_ -- Arthur C. Clarke funny, that is, not Douglas Adams funny, but funny all the same.
They're on the light side and they're deftly executed. But don't expect guffaws; in order to appreciate Harry Purvis and his stories, you pretty much have to be the sort of person who thinks 'The Defenestration of Ermintrude Inch' is a funny title.
If you've read Clarke but you haven't read this book, grab a copy and see what you think. The 'White Hart' isn't Callahan's, but it's a pleasant place to hang out and listen to some tall tales.
Great Short Stories!!!.......2001-07-05
I couldn't put this down. I'm a new comer to science fiction, but if all the sci-fi writers can do what A.C. Clark does in this book, I am really looking forward to reading them. Each short story in the book relate to one another. They basically build up to a climax and then you're left wondering, "Is that it??? I want more!". Even though this book was written circa 1957, it is a "way out" read and very enjoyable!
Dry humor with questionable science, and keep 'em coming.......2001-05-26
Welcome to the White Hart, where every Wednesday night features a gathering of scientists, writers, and interested on-lookers who come to drink tepid beer and be regaled by the Tall Tales of one Harry Purvis, a man of uncertain origins, profession, and education, who claims to know so much about so many subjects of scientific interest. These tales were originally published individually, but together they are 'bookended' by "Silence Please" and "The Defenestration of Ermintrude Inch" to create a kind of frame story. Purvis' deadpan declamations of yarns that range from all-too-believable to patently absurd, combined with the fictional Clarke's own pointed comments about the White Hart, its clientele, and Purvis' overall credibility, make this perhaps the funniest science fiction book ever written. Using analogy in place of logic, Purvis posits wildly improbable advances in a number of different directions that in some cases have paralleled actual scientific developments that have taken place in the decades since these stories were written.
More serious-minded fans should take pleasure in the not-always-easy task of finding the precise flaws in Purvis' stories, which usually include just enough hard science to be credible to the casual layman. "The Next Tenants" is the only story in this collection that has any really serious message to it, and while the story is chillingly effective despite its absurdities, this book is really about laughs. From that standpoint, "Moving Spirit" is probably the best, featuring an eccentric millionaire, his illegal distillery, and a hilarious courtroom scene in which Purvis testifies as an expert witness with devastating results.
Despite the occasional slapstick moments, Clarke's humor is generally on the dry side, so this book may not please everyone. There isn't a lot of action in the traditional action/adventure sense, and female characters are usually absent or antagonistic. Still, if you're comfortable in a males-only, scientific atmosphere, there's plenty of good clean fun to be had at the White Hart.
Book Description
When two young men, Charles W. Hart and Charles H. Parr, began a stationary gasoline engine company in the late 1800s, they probably never imagined how the industry would grow and evolve throughout the next century. Now is your opportunity to follow their company, Hart-Parr, from the beginning with the building of the first gasoline traction engine, the No. 1, through the merger which created the Oliver Farm Equipment Company in 1929, and then the purchase of the company by White Motor Company in 1960. All of the related farm tractors are featured in this book from Hart-Parr to Oliver to White. This is the definitive guide to the incredible tractors that helped define farming during the 20th century. Author Larry Gay has taken each model and researched it providing all the pertinent information and photographs, even Nebraska Tractor Test results. For the first time, Oliver, Hart-Parr, and White enthusiasts can see for themselves the evolution of this incredible tractor line. With the turn of a page, watch the models change and improve. Behind-the-scenes stories give you the entire picture. The appendix features Nebraska Tractor Test results and serial numbers. This book, with over 200 black-and-white photographs, will provide hours of enjoyment and will become a treasured reference tool.
Customer Reviews:
Best book on Oliver Tractors.......2001-02-17
The best book I have found on Oliver tractors. The most complete with specifications and pictures. Goes through complete line and history of Oliver tractors. I have bought several of this book to give a gifts. If you want a book on Oliver tractors, start with this one.
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- A childhood favorite that I unfortunately missed as a child.
- A good read, albeit for younger readers
- A Mythic Fantasy
- Unselfish Love, Friendship, and Fantasy at its Best
- Love, honor, magic and evil........
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White Hart
Nancy Springer
Manufacturer: Pocket
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The Silver Sun
ASIN: 0671606832 |
Customer Reviews:
A childhood favorite that I unfortunately missed as a child........2006-07-09
I am sure that if I had read this book when I was 12, and just starting on speculative fiction, then I would have loved it. Unfortunately I came to it as an adult, and it has a lot less to offer me at this point in my life.
The White Hart is loosely based on Welsh mythology, and tells the story of Ellid Lightwing. She is abducted by the forces of Marc of Myrdon, and freed by a child of the Gods. Together they face enemies both within and without to rebuild a peaceful kingdom.
Springer is a competent writer, and I enjoyed the book. I think that there are better books set in this mythos (Lloyd Alexander comes to mind) but the White Hart is a still a refreshing change from all the swords & sorcery epics available at the moment.
Honestly, as a reading experience by itself I would give the White Hart quite a bit less than four stars. I have been generous because I would recommend it for the pre-teen reader (particularly girls) who has an interest in fantasy. It should be absolutely perfect for that age group.
A good read, albeit for younger readers.......2006-02-15
Based on much of the same Welsh mythology and folk history found in Lloyd Alexander's 'Chronicles of Prydain', The White Hart weaves an entertaining story which doesn't echo the Jordanesque standard for modern fantasy. This non-conformity makes it fresh and interesting: something of a mental palate-cleanser.
The text and dialogue are a bit simple, and for that reason I would say that this and the other two books in the series are really more appropriate for early teens, but it makes for an easy-to-get-into, rainy-afternoon escape.
A Mythic Fantasy.......2003-11-07
Springer writes this book in such a why that you feel as if is a classic myth....The themes of love, hate, friendship, and overcoming The Evil are all there, just like any of the great myths of the Romans, Greeks, Norse, or Celts. Truly a classic fantasy. Also check out the related books (alas they maybe out of print, The Silver Sun and The Sable Moon) which form a loose series. I actually read The Sable Moon first, but if you wish to go in the "historical" order in which they occur, start with the White Hart. It will not disappoint. (For those interested in Celtic Mythology, there are MANY familiar things about these stories).
Unselfish Love, Friendship, and Fantasy at its Best.......2000-09-30
This is the enchanting story of three people, whose lives were interwoven by love, friendship, and desire for the destruction of evil. Set at the ancient times, when magic, nature, mortals and immortals exist together. The place itself, the Isle, gives readers the feel of the story--magical, lovely, nurturing, healing, but also foreboding and wicked. The presence of legendary creatures such as firedrakes, wyverns, the loyal red falcon and the pure white hart makes it more spell-binding. But what sets this story apart from other fantasy books is that the White Hart has successfully lifted the readers to a range of human emotions. Ellid's strength and faithfulness, Cuin's unselfishness and loyalty, and Bevan's courage, spirit, honor and despair. I have never seen nor heard of a man as lonely as Bevan. A mesmerizing tale that will leave you tearful, breathless, almost complete. I came across this book in 1991, and fell in love with the story and the characters. When it was accidentally lost by a friend, I searched for a copy but failed. Until 1998 when I learned of Amazon and finally found what I've been searching. The book is certainly worth the effort and the long wait.
Love, honor, magic and evil...............1998-12-13
A tale of love, honor and evil. Two lads meet in a land riddled with magic and the evil of a dishonest "king". The story has tinges of the magic of King Arthur - a lad looks within himself, with the help of his friend and a maiden, and finds power to fight evil. The characters are complete, and brings you into the story. You care what happens to each one. One of Springers' earlier works, it's not as polished as later works. The ending may not turn out as you thought, but it makes sense. This book ties in with later books (Silver Sun and Sable Moon), but you don't have to read it to understand the later stories. Regal and heartrending, absolutely worth a weekend to read.
Book Description
Crane's first collection of poems, published when he was twenty-seven, displays a prodigious gift already at the height of its powers. Harold Bloom writes of Hart Crane: "Genius is a mystery resistant to reductive analysis, whether sociobiological, psychological, or historical. Like Milton, Pope, and Tennyson, the youthful Crane was a consecrated poet before he was an adolescent." White Buildings introduced Crane's poetry to a public largely unprepared for his orphic grandeur and overt homoeroticism.
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In the Kingdom of Isle, where the Sun Kings reign with the power of the Book of the Suns, Hal and Alan are given a mission. They must use the ancient strength of wisdom to destroy the evil that plagues the kingdom. The two blood brothers venture throughout the land fighting the many forms that this evil takes so they can arrive at their destiny.
Customer Reviews:
Favorite Book of All Time.......2006-09-27
When I was in 7th or 8th grade I came across a book called The Silver Sun by Nancy Springer. I read the book multiple times and it wound up being one of my favorites of all time. I don't think there was one day through 7th and 8th grade that I wasn't carrying it around with me and engrossed in it in study hall.
The Silver Sun is a fantasy novel set in the land of Isle, ruled by the tyrannical King Iscovar. The main characters are Hal, the son of the king, and Alan, his half brother.
Throughout his childhood, Hal was hated by his father and physically tortured and kept in dungeons. He escaped and has a quest to take the throne from his father and rule the land peacefully.
At the beginning of the book, Hal finds Alan, who has been robbed and beaten in the forest. Hal nurses him back to health and they soon become blood brothers and partners in the quest to take the kingdom from the evil King, building alliances with local outlaws and building an army in order to do so.
The book is filled with, and basically built around, a whole mythology. In the land in which the book is set, there are many gods. Hal worships the god called "The One", which is, in his belief system, the true god. There is a lot of mythology built around The One- and elves, the original peaceful rulers of the earth, who are immortal until they marry or are killed. Elves are not univerally believed to exist, however within the mythology surrounding The One, elves were once believed to rule the earth until humans took over and corrupted it. The elves are peaceful beings and are believed to live in a land without corruption - a perfect world that they created when the humans took over the earth - that is sheltered from the evil of the human blight.
The One also has an appointed "messiah", who is referrred to as "The Very King". Throughout the book the prophecies surrounding the coming of "The Very King" and the return of the elves begin to come true and piece by piece you begin to realize that "The One" truly exists and The Very King is soon to appear, as the prophecies laid out in the "Book of Suns" are slowly fulfilled one by one.
The Silver Sun captivated me as a young 13 year old with the detailed world it created and the mythology of hope and peace that slowly builds throughout the book. It is truly my favorite book of all time. While it has been out of print for a while, I have actually bought second copies (used) through amazon in order to make sure I always had a copy that wasn't falling apart.
Apparently it is back in print, as I have found it again on Amazon (this is the only book that I actually periodically check Amazon for to see if copies are available). So I recommend that you grab it while there are still copies available. The world that Nancy Springer builds is very engaging and inspiring and her stories are just a pure joy to read.
There are four books in the "Book of Isle" series. The White Hart, The Silver Sun, The Sable Moon, and the Black Beast. The Silver Sun makes many references to the White Hart, as it is the story of the first "Very King" to come to the land before evil took over the land. The Sable Moon continues where the Silver Sun left off, which I cannot explain further without giving away the final pieces of the Silver Sun.
I really hope this write up does this book justice and gets people to read it. I know I have tried to get Kelsi to read it a bazillion times to no avail. She's not a big fantasy book reader.
I'll definitely keep trying to convince her to take one of my copies though.
A fantastic read :).......2002-08-06
This book, which is among Ms Springer's earlier works, is a great read. Springer is a great storyteller, so while I was not surprised at the story's end, I didn't mind taking in the sights along the way.
I enjoyed Springer's references to the religious/cultural customs of past societies, without bogging the story down with largely unnecessary explanations. They simply add a backdrop which gives the story a richer and more believable flavor.
While it is now out of print, the paperback version can be inexpensively obtained from a number of used sources. Give it a try.
Style/Content/Storyline Excellent for Everyone.......2002-06-17
This is perhaps one ot the best written fantasy novels of the decade. The storyline is superior, writing style is captivating, and the reader becomes a part of the manuscript.
Being a fantasy novel author, I fully appreciate the great efforts that Nancy Springer put into creating characters that the reader can relate to and understand. Her descriptive quality of writing is fantastic.
I highly recommend this book to readers of fantasy of all ages.
Dave
The great book.......2002-05-21
This is without a doubt the best book ever written. Known by another name The Book Of Suns Nancy Springer is my favorite author and love everything she has written she is what made me want to become a writter myself.
One of My favorites........2002-02-14
I read this book when I was fifteen, and still think it's one of the greatest works of literature I've ever read. This is the store of Alan, and his blood brother Hal, as they struggle to fight against an evil king, find the women they love, and fulfill their destinies.
This novel has some great characterization, and Springer does a great job of portraying the complexities of life in Isle. I only wish they could reprint this series. This is one of her best books!
A must read for fantasy lover and for readers who enjoy complex characterization.
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The White Hart Lane Encyclopedia: An A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur
Dean Hayes
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Publishing
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ASIN: 1851588027 |
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Come on you Spurs!.......2000-12-31
My thirst for knowledge of the beautiful game means that a chance to learn more about the team I support is too good a chance to turn down! This indispensable guide to a club with a glorious history is packed with equally glorious information. From Hoddle to Tottenham High Road, from Greaves to Klinsmann, this book has all the information you could want. A treat for long suffering fans and newcomers alike.
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- Moonstruck: The True Story of the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon
- Moral Mazes: The World of Corporate Managers
- Nanotech Fortunes: Make Yours in the Boom: Winning Strategies
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