This is a great book that reminds me of visiting my own grandmother's home and finding great treasures. The author of this book, my husband's great-aunt, wrote this story about his sister. The artistic detail and the story together take you back to times long gone but not forgotten.

I picked up this book when I was in 6th grade. I bought it for a .25 cents. And placed it on my book shelf. Four years later, After finding out a book report was due for english in les the 2 weeks. I frantically raced to my small collection of odd books I have collected over the years. And pulled out Walk beside me, Be my friend. I read it in less then 2 day's. I could not put it down. I was such a wonderful expirence to read this book. After suggesting it to nearly everyonein the class of 2003, I came to Amazon.com to find out that, Probably my favorite book in the entire world was OUT OF PRINT! I think if it was put back on print, Many teens would find great comfort in it. Just as I did. Kodus to the author for writing such a wonderful book. And if she reads this. Thank you for changing my life.

This excellent work sold out its first printing at University of Delaware Press and is now in its second printing-- perhaps because it offers something quite unusual: a perceptive and thought-provoking discussion, deeply informed and yet accessible to any interested reader, of, as the subtitle tells us, "British and German Writers and Activists" of World Wars I and II. Most of the writers included are women, but the inclusion of some male poets as well adds to the perspective of the discussion, and works well within the author's thesis. To quote from Professor Byles' concluding chapter, "this book is not so much about the historical-social period of the two world wars as it is about the literature of these wars and the interweaving of the connections--the similarities and the differences-- between the works of the two eras. In particular, I have been concerned with the poetry that articulates the perspectives on the historical, social and cultural realities of these tragic years in Europe in the first half of the twentieth century. For it is above all in reading the poetry of these two wars that as women and men we come to understand and respond to the horror of war as the most terrifying of human acitivies." Earlier, she remarks that "it is one of the arguments of this book that the underrepresentation of international women in political life and in positions of power contributed to the climate of opoinion that resulted in two devastating world wars that killed millions." This work, by focusing particularly on the voices of women poets and activists, provides an opportunity for them to be heard again, and through its anti-war perspective provides incentive for greater representation and activism in the future. The book consists of an introduction, five chapters, and a conclusion. The chapters are: 1) Women's Experience of World War I: Britain and Germany; 2) British Women Poets and Soldier Poets of World War I; 3) Women between the World Wars, 1918-1939; 4) Women's Experience of World War II: Britain and Germany; 5) British Women and Men Poets of World War II. WAR, WOMEN AND POETRY, 1914-1945 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the two world wars, in the intertextuality of poetry from opposing sides in war, in women's history, in peace studies, in poetry itself. It would be an excellent addition to college, secondary school, and public libraries. Dr. Joan Montgomery Byles is a poet herself, and a noted Shakespeare scholar, whose love of poetry is combined with her astute understanding of history. I approached this book through my perspective as a professor of English and of Women's Studies, but also from that of a woman who is horrified by war and interested in peace studies, and I recommend it highly.

Excellent book! Gorgeous pictures of dogs at shows, home and with their people. Classical portraits, cute puppy pics and acts of humor all wrapped in one package.

This book has been a truly wonderful find! I enjoy the creative process, but watercolor has never been my strong suit. I purchased this book just a few days ago, and have already created several pieces of art that amaze even me! My intention in buying this book was less to make cards (though that's something I've long done) but more to use Elizabeth Joan Black's techniques in hopes of finding a new creative outlet. I definitely got that and more. Her book gives wonderful details, with colorful pictures that would help anyone achieve results they would be pleased with. I highly recommend this book for the novice to the experienced. It really is inspiring!

This book has been out of print for 20 years. It ought by rights to be a classic.

It's a children's book. The three main characters are 7, 11 and 16 years old, and the story is mainly told through the eyes of an eleven year old girl. But the book is rich enough, and strange enough, and disturbing enough, to deserve an adult readership as well.

The three children who are at the centre of the book find themselves lost in the Australian outback after a car accident in which their adult companions are killed. They have to find their way home (i.e. back to their families and urban civilisation). They set off following a river (unlike the lead characters in the Blair Witch Project they know that this is what you do when you're lost). After a few days they find themselves caught up in a set of bizarre and incomprehensible adventures, passing through landscapes which with their rational minds they know cannot form part of contemporary Australia, being drawn forward and back in time.

Gradually they become aware of a protective figure travelling with them, sometimes experienced as male, sometimes female. The three children react to this presence in different ways. The youngest child simply takes it for granted. The middle child gradually comes to terms with it. The eldest refuses to acknowledge it, and, when forced to do so, hates it.

As the children's relationship with their protector deepens, the book's title takes on a new resonance.

Who is the figure that travels with them? (reminiscent of a passage in Eliot's "Waste Land" that was in turn inspired by an account of one of the Antarctic expeditions, where the party had tbe persistent impression that their group contained an additional member who could not be counted). God? Gaia? A transpersonal Self? Wisely, Phipson refuses to say.

In a sense, via the different personalities of her 3 child characters she has already written into the book the spectrum of possible reader's reactions. I suspect adult readers will love or hate it, and child readers will be baffled by it or will read it once and never forget it.

I read this book 25 years ago, as a child, and never forgot it. I rediscovered it recently in a library in Australia. I suspect that this review will languish unread in a far corner of the Amazon site. But I would be fascinated to hear from anyone else who has read this unusual, troubling, magical book.

Joan Borysenko does a remarkable job of integrating her psychological training, her experiences at Harvard's wellness clinic, and her own spiritual realization to make the different paths to becoming a Mystic clear to the reader. She also shows why our paths differ, thus making the reader more accepting of other people on different paths. She even includes suggestions for people on each path so that we may avoid common pitfals and misperceptions. I recommend this book to anyone who is honestly willing to learn about mysticism and Spirituality.

This book is a wonderful playbook, full of easy play stickers that entertain as they teach about the wonder of these beautiful animals. I just bought two more for my grandchildren. The pictures are exquisite and the text is fun to read -- even for an old guy like me.

A must for any woman photogrpher (amateur or otherwise) seeking a purpose for her work.

Dr. McNeill takes us on a step-by-step journey on how to survive an abusive relationship. Inspiring for anyone who would like to free themselves from any bad situation. The lessons on how to become aware of the dynamics of a "relationship" and the power of "like attracts like" and power of prayer, are lessons to last you a lifetime. Truly a powerful book and incredibly inspirational!! Loved it!