My son enjoyed finding the hidden pictures in this colorful workbook! Great visual stimulation

This book was wonderful. The over-all theme was of self acceptance in a world where being stick thin is the be-all. Also, a good look at maturity within a parental relationship. The main character learns to like herself, despite her mothers constant comments on her weight.

This is a very good book for people with disabilities , the company I work for which is EPVA use this book alot not just because is related th the ADA but also to know how to deal and managed the advantages of the ADA.

This story of a student who moves to Canada from a dangerous life in El Salvador is very entertaining. Although short I reccommend it be checked out by anyone, it has something for you all.

This book is very good. It smushes Algebra, geometry, and Algebra II all in one book. I really felt like I was "getting somwhere" when I started to read it and follow the steps.

This book is a short overview of ballet technique that was translated from the Russian by Joan Lawson. It addresses strictly the techniques behind partnering in ballet, the famous pas de deux, and is a good source of information for the dancers who need hints and sound suggestions on executing some of these difficult movements. It could also be read profitably by biomechanicians studying the physics of ballet, and by anyone who wants to appreciate more what is involved in the actual execution of pas de deux. It has many illustrations that are quite good actually (and are not stick figures).

Part 1 covers the basic holds in supported adage, holds with two hands on the waist, turns (including promenade, revolve, and pirouettes), falling poses and positions using two hands, hand holds, supported adage using falls into poses and positions, holds with one hand, supported adage into and falling positions and pose.

Part 2 covers the more difficult area of lifts in the air, and discusses little jumps and small lifts to the level of the chest or shoulder, jumps holding the girl with both hands on her waist, jumps with a lift from two hands using various holds, jumps with one-hand holds, small lifts, half turns with a throw into the air, jumps into the boy's arms, grand elevation with lifts on to the chest and shoulders, jumps on to the chest and shoulder, lifts and holds in grand elevation, lifts in a fixed position, lifts with fixed poses on the fullest stretch of the boy's arms, and throwing the girl into the air with and without a change of pose.

This book was a non-stop read. I read it in two days! Very interesting and well written. I highly recommend this book.

Karen

Assessment and Program Evaluation : An Ashe Reader

On a world not that different from our own a technology has risen and collapsed taking a civilization with it. The inhabitants can no longer make use of their spaceports and travel to the stars. Instead, there is a religion based on the belief that someday the Sky Dwellers will return. Others believe that they will not and do not exist while still others, the Knowledge Brokers attempt to resurrect the dead technology. Not only is the widespread use of mental telepathy by the inhabitants common, so are parts and remnants of the lost civilization. As an experiment the Knowledge Brokers have managed to activate a sound-sender (kind of radio) and have sent out a message.

High above, there are three moons that orbit this world of permanent fall coloring and the message has been heard. The Spiral Collective has been surveying the area and has heard the message. They send a ship to the planet's surface to find the source of the signal. However, the mission quickly becomes secondary as the ship crashes, making Leah the sole human survivor.

The crash was seen for miles and she is quickly captured by troops loyal to the Crown. Matvar and his troops believe that the old legends have proven true and the "Starborn" or "Sky Dwellers" truly exist. While a dead body would be easiest to deal with, live specimens also work, and Leah is taken prisoner for transport to the capital city, Oshune. Their arrival will validate their religion and expose the non-believers for what they are.

Proof will destroy the heresy, led by Valad. Valad and his followers do not believe the ancient legends or religion and seek to destroy it every chance they get. Valad, as magistrate to the area, half-heartedly supports the Crown while at the same time seeking his own twisted pleasure. One pleasure he desperately wants is Thiele.

Thiele is one of the Learned Ones of the Knowledge Brokers. Her mental telepathy abilities are a bit stronger that others and she knows what Valad wants with her. She has no intention of being captured and forced to spend time with Valad. After discovering Leah, captive among the troops she decides that Leah needs rescuing from them. Thiele knows what Leah is and wants her to get away and return to her people.

But the rescue quickly runs awry, and Leah finds herself chased by Valad and his men as well as Matvar and his followers. Along the way, she will learn much and still wonder just how far she can trust Thiele and her people. But, alone, on an alien world with little hope of rescue by your own, you have to trust someone.

This is a very good novel with strong characters and vivid descriptions. Despite the fact that the five authors collaborated on this project together, it does not have the usual hallmarks of such an effort. The work flows seamlessly from chapter to chapter, scene to scene and it simply is not discernable who wrote what. An excellent novel and a very enjoyable read that I would recommend to almost anyone that has an interest in science fiction.

The book by Joan Oates, Babylon (Ancient Peoples and Places), is very informative for any who wish to learn about Babylonia, whether student or expert. The book is very detailed with great photos, drawings and maps. There is also a "Mesopotamian Chronology" so you can look up rulers, dynasties and dates. The book covers the history behind monuments, cities and people is very good. I would highly suggest this book as a great resource for anyone trying to learn more about ancient Mesopotamia.