The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers

The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers
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So Let's Get This Straight....

Good book, but...(BIG-TIME SPOILER ALERT!)

What did I just finish reading?

Ruined the whole series

Insult to Cat Who readers

The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers
Lilian Jackson Braun
Manufacturer: Putnam Adult
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 039915390X
Release Date: 2007-01-02

Book Description

After dropping a bombshell that was a bestseller, Lilian Jackson Braun brings back James Qwilleran and his famous felines, Koko and Yum Yum, for the twenty-ninth installment of the beloved, bestselling Cat Who . . . series.

Moose County, 400 miles north of everywhere, is in an uproar (good and bad) following vast inheritances from wealthy old families. Only "Cool Koko" knows what's happening . . . and he's not telling. Jim Qwilleran thinks it's because he has more whiskers than ordinary cats, but who's counting?

Meanwhile . . .
Koko meets a piano tuner.
Polly goes to Paris.
Qwill writes a play (an absurdist play titled The Cat Who Got Elected Dog Catcher).
And there's a mysterious death from a bee sting . . .

Customer Reviews:

So Let's Get This Straight...........2007-10-10

So - there was a mystery happening somewhere in Moose County, and Qwill had nothing to do with it, but heard about it vaguely once or twice?

Polly moved to Paris with no notice, and a week later Qwill found someone new to take to dinner, no trouble or emotion involved?

The barn burned down thanks to random arson that had nothing to do with what little plot there was?

And Koko and YumYum make the occasional appearance to reinforce their existence, but do little in regards to the story itself?

The side plots took over! Don't read this book, it's just a disappointment.

Good book, but...(BIG-TIME SPOILER ALERT!).......2007-10-01

I picked up this book, and was so shocked at the barn-burning at the end that I had to read it again. And indeed, I had read that Qwill's barn got burned!! (don't you dare say I didn't warn you!!)

BTW, to those of you that say this book is disjointed: I just took the opportunity to read The Cat Who Read Backwards, and that was disjointed too. I think the entire series has a disjointed feel to it, but that's because while Miss Braun likes to make a whole series, she has to make self-contained books for those of us who are disjointed readers (i.e. those of us who read most of the books out of order).

Can y'all tell that my heart's in Polk County, North Carolina?? She is indubitably my favorite writer still living. She creates the most delightful mystery novels, better than Grafton, better than anyone else save for the dearly departed Virginia Lanier.

BJ Wanlund (aka "The Red-Haired sort-of Qwill")

What did I just finish reading?.......2007-09-30

I am saddened and perplexed. What was this book about? Where did it all go? It consisted of odd paragraphs, vaguely connected. Did Qwill's barn burn down? I think it did, but when did he go over to check it out? Did he and Polly break up? She sent him an unfeeling, unbelievably strange letter, given the long-term relationship they had. He took it as a "Dear John" letter but never reacted, on any realistic level. Wow! Please, ghostwriter of this series, whoever you are, put it to bed! Thank goodness I took this thing out at my local library. Had I bought it, I would be very annoyed, right now. Why did Qwill make almost identical entries into his journal, a few days apart? This pattern of repeated paragraphs in the last few books leads me to believe that the ghostwriter is simply "phoning it in," and whatever is sent is printed, without any editor taking any part in the process, whatsoever. Amazing!

Ruined the whole series.......2007-09-09

I have read the series several times, and also have them all as audio books. Over the years I enjoyed re-reading (and listening to) the series once every year or two. After getting this book I doubt I'll ever read or listen to any of them again. In the back of my mind I'll always know what the characters turned out to be, and don't much care about them any more. I believe LJB is still authoring the books, but is dictating and not writing them. The publisher should be ashamed not to have pulled the plug several books ago when her talent faded. The previous book was awful, but this one is so bad it ruined the whole series.

Insult to Cat Who readers.......2007-09-03

This book was like a slap in the face for loyal "Cat Who" readers. I've read and re-read every one of the series, as well as listened to audio versions. This final book was not just a disappointment, it was insulting. Whoever wrote this one obviously never read the previous ones. Nothing makes sense; the characters aren't true to their previous incarnations. There is no warmth, no heart. The publisher made a lot of money from loyal readers. We deserve a better ending. I think they owe us another final "Cat Who."

If You Give a Moose a Muffin (If You Give...)

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Not just for children
My son has it memorized!!
Enjoyed by Kids & Adults
You can't go wrong!
Another read for parents and kids

If You Give a Moose a Muffin (If You Give...)
Laura Numeroff
Manufacturer: Laura Geringer
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0060244054

Product Description

If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix. In this hilarious sequel to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the young host is again run ragged by a surprise guest. Young readers will delight in the comic complications that follow when a little boy entertains a gregarious moose."From the first toss of a muffin to the final scene in which the day's activities culminate in a messy array and the story comes full circle, readers gladly follow a moose and . . . young boy in this lively sequel to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Numeroff presents the energetic sequence of events in stream-of-consciousness fashion . . . just the right springboard for Bond's distinct, pen-and-ink and watercolor drawings. Librarians will have trouble keeping this book on the shelf." ?SLJ.

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"If you give a moose a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it." So begins the most logical silliness to be found anywhere--at least since Laura Joffe Numeroff and illustrator Felicia Bond's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Readers will follow a young boy and his voracious visitor through a series of antlered antics: jam reveries and puppet shows and big messes. It all makes perfect sense, really, once you stop to think about it. What moose wouldn't want to borrow a sweater when it's cold outside? And why shouldn't the loose button on the sweater remind him of his grandmother? Bond's cleverly detailed, witty illustrations perfectly complement Numeroff's deadpan style. Through just a few deft words and brush strokes, the reader gets a real sense of the unique personalities of the two characters. Children will relate easily to the full-circle reasoning of the story, while picking up the concept of cause and effect. The moral of the story? Keep plenty of muffin mix and blackberry jam in your cupboard. You never know who may drop by. (Great read aloud, ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

Customer Reviews:

Not just for children.......2007-07-09

I purchased this book for office instruction. Read it and you will be amazed at its applications. A funny way to introduce a training topic. Not just for children.

My son has it memorized!!.......2007-04-03

I love this book. It's so fun, and really has the reader guessing "what else?" I don't particularly like the rest of the series because they're set up the same -- same format, so kind of boring after the first one. But, my 6-year-old loves this one. Very original.

Enjoyed by Kids & Adults.......2007-03-24

My pre-teen & teenage daughters both loved this book (back in the day), and now my 4 year old niece is enjoying it as well (along with the rest of the books in this series). This book is funny as well as engaging, and I would highly recommend it for a pre-school or early-school age child.

You can't go wrong!.......2007-01-13

This book is so clever and funny. This is now my favorite childrens books. My son loves this one and thinks it's funny that the moose makes sock puppets. A great buy.

Another read for parents and kids.......2006-12-16

I found the more I enjoyed, laughed and became kid-like in reading this, the more it became a favorite. Kids love to be able to guess the next step and that is a great thing about this book. Even after re-reading over and over, having her guess the next step makes this book soo well loved.

Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose (Classic Seuss)

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Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose
My favorite Dr Seuss book
Wonderfully funny lesson for kids
Best Dr. Seuss Book ever written
Required Reading

Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose (Classic Seuss)
Dr. Seuss
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0394800869
Release Date: 1948-09-12

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This classic Seuss title stars a happy-looking quadruped from the shores of Lake Winna-Bango who has the most amazing antlers and the kindest disposition. Alas! Everyone, but everyone, takes advantage of his generosity, and before long he has three-quarters of the animal kingdom nesting in the convenient perches atop his head. ("They asked in a fox, who jumped in from the trees, / They asked in some mice and they asked in some fleas.") You might think someone would take pity, but nobody seems to like an oddball, and all Thidwick gets for his trouble is complaints and contempt. Unable to cross the lake when winter threatens, he looks all set to starve--and then things get even worse. He is saved from certain death just in time, swims the lake, and joins the herd again. One reason this Seuss is so good: it has a moral, but the moral isn't pressed too far and the exuberant linguistic fun isn't subservient to it. (Ages 4 to 8) --Richard Farr

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Illus. in color. The story of a moose who was too hospitable for his own good "is told in verses which march in double-quick time. The pictures are scenes of happy confusion."--The New York Times.

Customer Reviews:

Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose.......2007-09-22

Dr Seuss comes through again. Fun to read, good morals, excellent story.
Lots of fun!!

My favorite Dr Seuss book.......2007-09-21

This is my favorite Dr Seuss book (even though I discovered it only a few months ago). The story and pictures are excellent and (importantly) it is particularly easy and fun to read aloud.

Unfortunately, this book is advertised as being suitable for 5-8 year olds only - NOT TRUE! This book is for ANYONE of ANY AGE who enjoys stories.

Wonderfully funny lesson for kids.......2007-03-31

This book is so appropriate today, maybe more than when it was written in 1948 (a response to the New Deal, perhaps?)! I'm sure I appreciate the message (beware of freeloaders!!) more than my kids, but they enjoy the story and the pictures (as always) are priceless. Dr. Seuss was a national treasure and his books are all terrific.

Best Dr. Seuss Book ever written.......2007-01-31

I first read this book when I was a little girl. I was really impressed with it then, of all the Dr. Seuss books I thought it was the best because of the message. The poor moose is so soft-hearted, he lets everyone take advantage of him. It has a wonderful message for children to learn about "users". If you only read one Dr. Seuss book to your children, read them this one.

Required Reading.......2005-08-19

This book should be in every child's library (and most adults as well). This is the starter book for Orwell's Animal Farm.

Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes from Simple to Sassy

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Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes from Simple to Sassy
The Devil Made Me Do It!
Interesting, creative but simple
A single-item cookbook done well

Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes from Simple to Sassy
Debbie Moose
Manufacturer: Harvard Common Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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Eggs are the ultimate party food, they are incredibly fast and easy to prepare, and their flavors can range from light and simple to elegant, to gutsy, to fiery. This book adds in tips for perfectly hard-cooked eggs and ideas for creative presentation.

Customer Reviews:

Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes from Simple to Sassy.......2007-08-23

Arrived promptly - packed well - description understated - said used, but appeared to be brand new - excellent value

The Devil Made Me Do It!.......2006-06-02

There are oodles of great recipes for spicy deviled eggs in this book. Some with crab or shrimp or bits of bacon or ham take the egg to a new level. And if you have one of those wonderful egg-shaped platters for deviled eggs, you'll be the hit of the party if you bring one of the recipes from this book. Plus the color photos are delicious looking, too.

Interesting, creative but simple.......2006-03-22

The variety of recipes is outstandng. One also would have many of the ingredients in their pantry.
This purchase was actually a gift because I own a copy.

A single-item cookbook done well.......2005-03-31

Perhaps you love deviled eggs, and can't have enough ways to make them. More likely, you like deviled eggs, but you're a little tired of the standard repetoire. Or you cook for people who like non-threatening food, and you want to throw a little excitement in their lives.

In any of these situations, you might consider this little cookbook, which does indeed have 50 recipes for deviled eggs. These sort of books can be rather lame; I've certainly encountered several of them that have two or three decent recipes, and then two dozen recipes that you'd never consider making.

Happily, this sweet little book avoids that trap. It's separated into several sections: the hard facts (an introduction to boiling eggs and other preperatory steps); good old eggs (the expected batch); slightly cracked (interesting variations); lucifer goes uptown (fancy recipes, such as one that uses caviar); and hell breaks loose (spicy recipes).

The introductory section is a little sparse. While it does provide some tips on cooking the eggs (such as turning your carton of eggs on its side, to ensure that the yolks are centered for easy fillin), it leaves out a few more suggestions that I think are common. (For instance, I long ago learned to make the filling inside a Ziploc sandwhich bag, then cut off the corner to squish it into the eggs... no mess, and evenly mixed filling.)

But the star here is the recipes, and they're... they're NICE. There are about 10 recipes for your basic deviled egg, one of which is sure to match the way your Mom made them. (With or without Worcestershire sauce, for instance.) I've made one or two of these and they came out fine. Okay, I should admit that I scarfed down the whole batch and didn't leave any for anybody else.

The "slightly cracked" section uses various unusual (but not weird) ingredients, such as avocado or deviled ham. Some of these veer into the "ya gotta be kidding" range, such as "strawberry cheesecakes on the half shell."

But the author makes up for it with the fancy stuff, which has recipes for deviled eggs based on bloody marys or served with hollandaise. And the spicy variations are sure to appeal to the "if it's hot it's good" crowd, with one recipe using chipotle pepper and orange zest; another is "wasabi tuna eggs."

It's not haute cuisine, but it's a useful little book. If you're called upon for potluck dinners or office parties, it'd be a handy one to have on the shelf.

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Not really a mystery
What does the turkey have to do with this mystery?
Happy Cats-giving!
What the heck was this?
The Cat Who Ate the Plot

Cat Who Talked Turkey (Cat Who...)
Lilian Jackson Braun
Manufacturer: Putnam Berkley Audio
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 0399151621
Release Date: 2003-12-25

Book Description

James Qwilleran and his famous felines, Koko and Yum Yum, are back for another mystery-solving stint in the beloved bestselling Cat Who... series.

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It's almost time for the gala groundbreaking for the Pickax bookstore--and the town of Brrr is preparing for its bicentennial celebration. All the festivities, however, are spoiled by the discovery of a man's body on James Qwilleran's property. Could it be the work of the killer who used the same methods in northern Michigan? To solve the case, Qwill and his feline pals, Koko and Yum Yum, will have to prick up their ears and determine who committed this foul deed.

Customer Reviews:

Not really a mystery.......2007-09-29

I listened ot this on CD, and was extremely bored and frustrated. The plot is supposedly a murder mystery, but with the double homicide, the guy is more interested in a books store, the towns anniversary, and his cat being able to make a turkey call than the bodies pileing up. (Spoiler) Even the murderer is caugt by coincidence! (End of Spoiler) The main focus is on life in the small town, which felt nothing like any I've come across, or lived in, in real life. A annoying book

What does the turkey have to do with this mystery?.......2007-02-20

I was disappointed in this book. I had started getting these books on CD from the library amd thoroughly enjoyed the first few I listened to. I enjoy the author's picturesque, almost poetic, descriptions of things. Those descriptions were still there, but they did not connect well. The mystery of the person murdered becomes an incidental by-line, not really crucial to the other goings-on in the story. There is no expanation to why the return of the turkeys is of any significance and what do the cats' being able to communicate with them have to do with anything in the story line. I felt very let down at the end of this audio book.

Happy Cats-giving!.......2007-01-01

Am I going to be sick? I think I ate(read) too much! I couldn't help myself myself because this wonderful title sated my appetite for mystery, cats ('natch), and turkey. Nuff said. This is perhaps the most invigorating marriage of turkey and cats I've yet read. You don't have to be a pilgrim to give thanks for Mr. L. J. Braun!

What the heck was this?.......2006-08-24

I remember when I was first introduced to the "Cat Who" mysteries; my High School French teacher's bookshelf was full of them, along with the Mrs. Polifax mysteries and some Inspector Maigret. I enjoyed them, even though they were a little cutesy and it was hard to suspend disbelief at the cats' antics, but I wasn't really driven to keep up with the series.

Now, seeing the book in a cheap pile at Wal-Mart, I figured why not try it--and wow, what a disappointment. It seems to me that the "Cat Who" mysteries actually used to be mysteries, but judging by this one, now they're just cutesy.

It's a sad state of affairs when the blurb of a book is more exciting than the actual book itself. Talked Turkey's blurb implies Qwilleran has to solve an execution-style murder on his property, and somehow the mysterious reappearance of wild turkeys thought long-gone from the area has something to do with it. Well, it doesn't (nor is it ever explained at all, in fact), and the murder is barely even mentioned in the book; the fact that it gets "solved" in the end is more or less coincidental. In actuality, the book is by and large a slice-of-life story about Qwilleran, his cats, and the community. Which is fine if that's the sort of thing you're looking for, but not all that great when the book is being advertised as a "mystery."

The Cat Who Ate the Plot.......2006-07-17

This was my first -- and last -- Cat Who book. I bought it because I needed something to read at the beach, but found it so inane that I went for another swim instead. Having spent money on the book, I felt obligated to eventually finish it. I kept wondering when I would discover the plot, but alas, the book ended without one. I had hoped to read a mystery story, but the only mystery -- the body found on Qwilleran's property -- was never developed. Another reviewer called this book a pastiche -- a quite appropriate word.
Want to write a book like this? Here's how... Take a small town newspaper, cut out stories at random, then stick them together. Throw in a rather silly single male journalist who spends his days wandering in and out of other people's lives, writing corny sayings and then attributing them to his cat (I thought Koko was supposed to be smart!), eating in restaurants, and traveling between his various properties.

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Moose tracks is the BEST!
Great Read Aloud
Great kids' book!!
great children's book
Moose Tracks

Moose Tracks!
Karma Wilson
Manufacturer: Margaret K. McElderry
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Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

There are moose tracks on the back porch . . .

in the kitchen . . .

in the den . . .

There are moose tracks EVERYWHERE!

Who left all these moose tracks?

Customer Reviews:

Moose tracks is the BEST!.......2007-06-12

Such a cute story--I love the surprise ending and so will the kids!

Great Read Aloud.......2007-05-25

This is one of my faves for preschool storytime.

The pictures are fun, the rhymes are natural and the surprise ending is a hoot.

Karma Wilson is a great author for those squirmy 3 year olds, but her books appeal to older preschool and primary grade children, too.

Great kids' book!!.......2007-04-11

We found this book at the library recently and my 3 year old LOVES it! He wanted me to read it over and over. Mom enjoyed it too - wonderful illustrations and the poetic lines were fun to read. I would highly recommend it. We've also read a few of the Bear books and Never, EVER Shout in a Zoo (which is another favorite of my 3 year old).

great children's book.......2007-03-14

I'm a huge fan of Karma Wilson, and I'm hoping my two-year-old will be too. Ms. Wilson has a great ear for rhyme, and I always enjoy the illustrations. This is a fun book with a silly ending. Great for reading at bedtime.

Moose Tracks.......2007-02-05

A great book enjoyed by my 4,5 and 7 year old. Terrific pictures with lots of detail for young non-readers to enjoy. Superb writing that is classic Karma Wilson. A great gift for any child -- boy or girl.

Morris Goes to School (I Can Read Book 1)

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Not as Funny as Other Morris Books - a review of "Morris Goes to School"
THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!
Wonderful memories
Great book to introduce Accelerated Reader
We love Morris!

Morris Goes to School (I Can Read Book 1)

Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0064440451

Book Description

A moose in school?

Morris the moose can't read or count. So he decides to go to school. Morris is thrilled after a day of A, B, C's, 1, 2, 3's, hoof-painting, and make-believe -- he can finally count gumdrops!

Customer Reviews:

Not as Funny as Other Morris Books - a review of "Morris Goes to School".......2007-09-15

I picked up this book to read with my son, and I have to say that we didn't find it particularly funny. Certainly not as funny as the other Morris books. We had about two chuckles in 64 pages. Which is not to say that the story is bad. It hangs together well and provides some very good kid-friendly examples which show why it's good to attend school. Morris, for example, is shown fumbling around town, not knowing which store is the candy store because he can't read. And Morris is also stumped when it comes to figuring out how many gumdrops he can buy, because he can't count.

The publisher suggests this book as a practice reader for those in first grade or younger. My experience convinces me that this book is a little too hard for most children in this age range. For one thing, there are 64 pages of text, which is quite a bit for newbies to sit down and read at one time. And the vocabulary is fairly advanced with words like: wrong, sting, meant, interrupt, couldn't, sandwiches, cream-cheese, piece, fruit, hamburgers, arithmetic, antler, count, make-believe, and forest. And in fact, the Accelerated Reading designation for this book is 2.0 -- which means that those experts feel that the book is suited for entering 2nd Graders.

[The AR designation is a general "guide" that rates books on a relative scale of difficulty. Children can certainly read at levels above or below their group range, so that this number should only be used as a aid to help choose books that are appropriate and not frustrating.]

Three Stars. This is an okay book which shows why learning is necessary. In my and my son's opinion it wasn't as funny as the other Morris books. The Publisher suggests this reader for ages Pre5 to Grade 1. The 'official' Accelerated Reading (AR) designation, however, is 2.0.

THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!.......2007-05-03

I'm 23 years old now and thinking about this book just makes me smile. It was my favorite book growing up along with The House That Jack Built. I could read these books OVER AND OVER again every day of my life and be content. It's a great book to not only learn to read, but a good lesson in accepting differences among each other. And that's a great lesson to learn at that age!! If you're looking for great book for your youngster, THIS IS IT!! (along with the whole series!!) :)

Wonderful memories.......2007-01-09

This book is absolutely wonderful. I remember loving to just look at the pictures before I could read! I cannot say enough about it. My favorite book of all time.

Great book to introduce Accelerated Reader.......2006-11-02

I use this book every year to introduce ACCELERATED READER to my students. I introduce it as a "read-aloud" and we discuss the text and pictures as I read. Students "act out" the various things that Morris does and students even sit ON their desks when Morris does. There is always a lot of laughing and giggling as Morris learns many things on his first day of school. Morris Goes to School is a great book to show your children how involved they can become when reading.

THEN....... they get to go take a short 5-question AR test on the computer. It's a great book and a great introduction to AR.

We love Morris!.......2005-09-19

My 6-yr-old son loves Morris the Moose and this book was just as funny as the first one. Morris gets confused because he can't read or count, so he goes to school. My son can read it himself and always laughs out loud at Morris' silly antics. Highly recommended!

The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell (Cat Who...)

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Good book at a good price.
The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell
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Avoid this installment
The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell

The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell (Cat Who...)
Lilian Jackson Braun
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James Qwilleran and his famous felines, Koko and Yum Yum, are back for another mystery-solving stint in the beloved bestselling Cat Who . . . series.

While the town of Pickax is swept up in its sesquicentennial celebrations, Koko has developed a strange new hobby: He drops himself from balconies, occasionally landing in the oddest of places. When a young man comes to visit his wealthy relatives, Koko plummets straight onto his head!

Meanwhile, a hurricane is brewing, and the visitor's family members soon fall deathly ill. Qwill has his work cut out for him as Pickax-as foreshadowed by Koko-is about to be hit by a bombshell.

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"James Qwilleran and his famous felines, Koko and Yum Yum, are back for another mystery-solving stint in the beloved bestselling Cat Who . . . series. While the town of Pickax is swept up in its sesquicentennial celebrations, Koko has developed a strange new hobby: He drops himself from balconies, occasionally landing in the oddest of places. When a young man comes to visit his wealthy relatives, Koko plummets straight onto his head! Meanwhile, a hurricane is brewing, and the visitor's family members soon fall deathly ill. Qwill has his work cut out for him as Pickax-as foreshadowed by Koko-is about to be hit by a bombshell."

Customer Reviews:

Good book at a good price........2007-10-10

I purchased a book from the Cat Who series. The book arrived quickly and as described. The price was reasonable, less than I had found elsewhere.

The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell .......2007-10-01

I have read all of Lillian Braun's Cat Books and love them. I share them with all my cat loving friends.

The Author Who Wasn't There.......2007-09-11

Hardcore mystery fans may find it a bit of a stretch, but if your taste runs to expertly written and very light fiction, you can't do better than Lillian Jackson Braun's "The Cat Who..." series. Her detective, reporter James Qwilleran, investigates crimes with the aid of his Siamese cats--and the solutions to the crime inevitably rest more upon intution than actual deduction. The premise sounds farfetched, but Braun's work is usually less fanciful than you might expect, and she presents her eccentric characters and stories with great charm.

Unfortunately, the series has been in marked decline since the 2001 THE CAT WHO WENT UP THE CREEK, the publication of which raised speculations about whether or not the book had been ghostwritten by another author. The 2005 THE CAT WHO WENT BANANAS was a marked low point; with the 2006 THE CAT WHO DROPPED A BOMBSHELL, however, the series receives a slight upturn. This is not to say, however, that BOMBSHELL is any less immune to accusations of "ghostwriting;" although better plotted and better written, it simply doesn't read very much like Braun.

In this particularly title, Qwilleran's home attracts the nephew of a much respected and somewhat elderly couple. When wayward Siamese Koko literally drops from a rafter onto the young man's head, Qwill knows something is amiss--but what? Unfortunately, he is distracted by the necessity of participation in the city's 150 anniversary celebrations, too distracted to be aware that murder is afoot.

As noted, BOMBSHELL reads much better than recent entries in the series; that, however, is not saying much, and it does seem likely to me that Braun is no longer actively writing the series but instead generating basic plot ideas for development by others. The book lacks her light, bemused touch. Give it a miss.

GFT, Amazon Reviewer

Avoid this installment.......2007-08-20

Even though this is a short book, there's plenty of repetition of mundane details about goings on in Moose County. I remember when Qwill actually took the time to investigate murders instead of just waiting for a letter from a friend of a friend to arrive and tell him who done it (and how and when). There's one possible murder in this book that never gets solved, but maybe the letter for that one got delayed and will show up in the next book in the series, which I don't plan to read.

The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell.......2007-06-27

This may not have been one of the best of the series, but it was still pleasant reading. I always enjoy reading about the colorful characters in Moose County.

Put the Moose on the Table: Lessons in Leadership from a Ceo's Journey Through Business and Life

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Leadership?
Take The Hype With A Grain of Salt
A Values-Driven Memoir and Management Guide
Powerful and Practical!

Put the Moose on the Table: Lessons in Leadership from a Ceo's Journey Through Business and Life
Randall Tobias , and Todd Tobias
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0253342392

Book Description

Like a moose in the living room some problems are just plain hard to ignore. Try as we might to keep them out of sight, they have a way of hanging around, demanding to be addressed. The best thing to do is confront them and look for a solution. Those who fail to do so usually come to regret that they didn't put the moose on the table.

PUT THE MOOSE ON THE TABLE is an effort to capture the lessons learned by one man over the course of a life and a career in the corporate world. It's about his experiences and the lessons in leadership he learned during a time of unprecedented change in the world of American business. It's about beliefs reinforced, such as the importance of values and character, and about things learned the hard way, especially while managing change in the absence of a clear and compelling strategic vision.

PUT THE MOOSE ON THE TABLE contains lessons about

* Leading by example
* Vision
* Successful communication
* Mentoring
* Depth vs. breadth
* Openness vs. secrecy
* Values and the bonds of reciprocity
* Deciding what business you're in
* Risk taking and risk aversion
* Planning for succession

Though these observations don't provide a universal remedy for all situations, in all places, at all times, there are conclusions to be drawn and lessons to be learned.

Customer Reviews:

Good Book.......2007-05-18

Excellent business book! It doesn't bog down with traditional jargon or flashy catch phrases; rather, discusses leadership in the first person.

Leadership?.......2007-04-29

All this values stuff is pretty amusing in light of what has come out in the press in the last days. Search Tobias online and then decide how much you want to follow his guidance.

Take The Hype With A Grain of Salt.......2006-07-14

The reviewers above all have something to gain by giving this publication perfect ratings and glowing reviews. The culture of 'nice' at Lilly is not one of 'open communication' but like that at many other large corporations--passive aggressive maneuvering and deeply entrenched politics. I do agree with the Publishers Weekly review regarding this book.

A Values-Driven Memoir and Management Guide.......2003-08-13

Mr. Randall Tobias teamed with his son, Todd, to create this vivid memoir which can be an indirect mentoring experience for anyone who wants to be a company leader.

Mr. Tobias rose rapidly in the old AT&T before the break-up, and then helped struggle with the lack of direction after the break-up. From that experience, he learned many lessons about what leaders must do. When he unexpectedly became the CEO of Eli Lilly in 1993, Mr. Tobias moved quickly to put those principles into place.

The story is filled with hope, sadness, loss, and ultimate gain. In many ways, it's a more realistic description of leadership than most that you will see.

Mr. Tobias was extremely successful at Eli Lilly, and he shares what went right and what did not . . . and why.

For those who are interested in the questions of company culture, values and vision, the material on AT&T and Eli Lilly are marvelous examples of what needs to be done. Eli Lilly had always been a company with a strong culture, good values and fine vision, but the interpretation of the values had gone wrong. The focus on people had come to mean a desire to have entitlements, which needed to be redefined. Mr. Tobias explains how he went about making that redefinition and convincing others to believe in it.

The Tobias family suffered a tragedy during the Eli Lilly years. You'll read all about that in the book as well.

So what's the moose all about? In many organizations, big issues are ignored because they are so big and daunting. It's as though a moose was sitting on the table, and you were trying to run a meeting. Do you stop and deal with the moose, or just get on with the meeting? Mr. Tobias says it's clear that you have to encourage everyone to mention and deal with the moose. I agree with that point. Many of my clients over the years lacked the will and skill to address their major issues. Often my greatest contribution has amounted to little more than helping them get the moose off the table so they could get on with the other issues that the moose was overwhelming.

The only thing I didn't like about this book was the lists of epigrams beginning on page 246. They just repeat epigrams from in the book. I suggest that you skip that part.

Where in your company are you ignoring a moose on the table? Why? How can you get rid of that moose?

Powerful and Practical!.......2003-04-04

Put The Moose On The Table, by Randall Tobias, is Who Moved My Cheese and more! It occurred to me, while I was reading Tobias' book,
that finally here's the advice I need when my cheese is moved! Why not learn from the best?
Fortunately for the reader, Tobias shares invaluable lessons in leadership by putting his own life on the table.

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The Cat Who Should Retire
The Cat Who Earned Two Stars
The cat went bananas? Not in my copy of the book he didn't
If Heloise or Emily Post tried to write a mystery, this would be it!
The Cat Who Went Bananas

The Cat Who Went Bananas
Lilian Jackson Braun
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ASIN: 0399152245
Release Date: 2004-12-29

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James Qwilleran and his famous felines, Koko and Yum Yum, are back for another mystery-solving stint in the beloved bestselling Cat Who . . . series.

The good people of Pickax are agog with anticipation: Not only is the new bookstore, The Pirate's Chest, about to open, but the Theatre Club is set to perform Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.

The play does not continue past opening night, however, for a member of the cast is killed in a car accident . . . or was it an accident? Koko seems to suspect otherwise, and Qwill and his clever cats have their work cut out for them.

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"James Qwilleran and his famous felines, Koko and Yum Yum, are back for another mystery-solving stint in the beloved bestselling Cat Who . . . series. The good people of Pickax are agog with anticipation: Not only is the new bookstore, The Pirate's Chest, about to open, but the Theatre Club is set to perform Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. The play does not continue past opening night, however, for a member of the cast is killed in a car accident . . . or was it an accident? Koko seems to suspect otherwise, and Qwill and his clever cats have their work cut out for them."

Customer Reviews:

The Cat Who Should Retire.......2007-09-08

Hardcore mystery fans may find it a bit of a stretch, but if your taste runs to expertly written and very light fiction, you can't do better than Lillian Jackson Braun's "The Cat Who..." series. Her detective, reporter James Qwilleran, investigates crimes with the aid of his Siamese cats--and the solutions to the crime inevitably rest more upon intution than actual deduction. The premise sounds farfetched, but Braun's work is usually less fanciful than you might expect, and she presents her eccentric characters and stories with great charm.

Unfortunately, the series has been in marked decline for some time now, and THE CAT WHO WENT BANANAS is a case in point. On the surface, the plot has possibilities: Qwilleran's interest in a local theatre group's production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST opens a path to death that may or may not be accidental. Unfortunately, the plot goes nowhere and, although the conclusion certainly points to a specific person as a killer, there is no actual resolution per se. To make matters worse, the prose lacks Braun's light, bemused touch. While I think it possible that the book has been written from Braun's basic ideas, I think it very unlikely that Braun herself wrote it. It reeks of "ghosts."

This is a tremendous pity, a disservice to both Braun and the reader. Newcomers to the series should look to earlier works, such as THE CAT WHO CAME TO BREAKFAST or THE CAT WHO MOVED A MOUNTAIN--but the later titles in the series should be avoided like the plauge.

GFT, Amazon Reviewer

The Cat Who Earned Two Stars.......2007-08-12

The Cat Who Went Bananas, by Lilian Jackson Braun, is a rather slight novel that sadly seems to have been written for the sole purpose of producing a book, rather than telling a story. The paperthin plot does not inpsire much interest. I had a difficult time determining what the book was about and whether or not there was any mystery involved. I remembered somebody mentioning a person had died, and then there was a missing book, but I could not for the life of me remember why. This was my fourth book in the series, after starting with the first three. I think I had better continue with the series in order as the quality comparison between the first three and this one decreased drastically.

Two stars.

The cat went bananas? Not in my copy of the book he didn't.......2007-07-19

Very disappointing actually. I've read lots of 'The Cat Who ...' books and this one was quite unlike any of the others. The plot elements did not tie together and people, who seemed mysterious and interesting, disappeared or died. And the banana peel, which could clearly have been used to great comic effect, made a single very brief appearance and was barely mentioned again.

Very poor. I gave it 3 out of 5 because it reads well *but* and this is a big butt ;-) there is no closure to any of the mysteries introduced.

If Heloise or Emily Post tried to write a mystery, this would be it! .......2007-07-09

This book was ungodly boring. Nothing happened. Certianly nothing that warrented 223 pages to discuss. I found the tone of the novel to be similar to reading an Emily Post or Heloise column in the newspaper. Stuffy, old-fashioned, pompus, self-important and rediculous. However, I do believe that this book could be turned into an episode of a not so funny sitcom, as it seemed to have all the plot of an episode of Seinfeld without the humor. If you could imagine Northern Exposure without such an intresting plot, this would fit "The cat who..." sitcom exactly. Unfortunatly, this will be my first and last of "The Cat who" series as I cannot bear to suffer through another page of her useless, plotless, pointless drivel.

The Cat Who Went Bananas.......2007-04-14

This is the first one of the "Cat Who..." books that I have read. I thought this book was going to get really good but it never did. I thought it was kind of boring because it really didn't have a point. It just rambled on and on. This book was only a little interesting when Quill was interviewing people for things to put in the book he is writing. This book was mostly boring though again becase it had no point, it would go to one subject and then not carry on with that and go to something completely different. Overall this book was just okay.

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