Frank Herbert created one of the most enduring novels of all time with "Dune" which repeatedly crops up on most lists for greatest novels of the 20th century. With "Dune" Frank Herbert showed the world that science-fiction had a serious side. David Lynch's film adaption of "Dune" may be disappointing to purists who find fault with his tampering with the plot, but nobody can fault him for creating dazzling visual images. Joan D. Vinge captures the scope and complexity of the plot with her excellent adaption of the screen-play and the color photos capture the other-worldly feel that the movie succesfully created.

The Queen of Persia refers to the matriarch of a rural midwest family fifty or so years ago. If you enjoy a book that is at least equally concerned with its moments as it is with where it is going, then this book will probably be good for you. It has been over two years since I read this book and I can still see and feel what Joan Chase wrote ... the overall atmosphere and setting as well as the individuals involved.

This is a sweet story about a school mistress (Nia) who is determined to aid her young student (Amanda) - even if it means prentending to be a doxy and holding Amanda's uncle, the Great Duke of Tilton, at gunpoint!

Having been estranged from his younger brother, the duke had no knowledge of his neice - in fact his unscrupulous man-of-affairs deliberately kept them apart! Yes, there's a bit of intrigue there!

Nia, having (almost) successfully portrayed her Doxy role, convinced the Duke that he truly had a niece and they were happily reunited. Sigh! But of course the bachelor Duke knew nothing of raising a young child and hired Nia to tackle the task!

Inevitably, Nia (a soldier/physician's daughter) and the Duke fall in love...only he doesn't think he's worthy of her -- you see he believes he's illegitimate and attempts to sign his vast fortune and property over to his beloved neice who he believes is truly entitled! Another deception of the unscrupulous man-of-affairs...

as a new mother of a child with achronplasia, the information was invaluable for myself, my family and our family doctor.the information in the book took alot of the fear out of having a child with achronplasia. The reflections by the parents were very helpful. And today nearly four years later I feel just like many of them.

This superb book features the gem of Storm King Art Center and showns that one does not need to travel to Europe to experience the combination of great art with an exquisite backdrop. Buy the book, but better yet, read the book then visit Storm King Art Center.

Eat Smart In Poland is "must" reading for anyone traveling in Poland for business or pleasure. The Peterson's provide the reader with a rich historical perspective on the origins and varieties of Polish food; extensive background on regional dishes, and easy-to-use menu guide to help make "surprise-free" selections from restaurant menus; a comprehensive glossary of foods and flavors; Polish phrases for ordering and buying food; handy shopping tips for outdoor food and spice markets;; and recipes to preview the taste of Poland before departure. The informative and engaging text is wonderfully illustrated throughout with "on location" color photography by the Peterson's, and with black-and-white illustrations by Susie Medaris. Eat Smart In Poland is also highly recommended for ethnic cuisine clubs, and armchair traveler kitchen cookbook collections!

Have 13yr old grandson, with reading problems. He, WE, were so engrossed in this book, it became the first he ever finished and I read it through the first night, had to know how it came out. I couldn't wait! My first experience with David A. Adler, it will not be our last. WISH IT WERE A SERIES. Interesting, Easy reading, Holds attention, well written, realistic, broad age appeal. It is in our local library...should be in everyones!

The Elderberry Thicket is a great book that really can keep you reading late into the night. The story is about a girl who is growing up in Wisconsin in the late 1930's. She and her mother and her siblings have to learn to live without there father when he is suddenly fired from his job and has to move out west to look for employment. I would recommend this book to people who are interested in history and realistic fiction.

This has to be the best cookbook for kids ever written. I remember loving this book as a young girl and checking it out of the library constantly. The reason that I liked it so much is because, not only does it give you recipies, but it also follows a storyline. I also loved this book because the recipies werent too complicated and actually WORKED, which was very important for me, the perfectionist 10 year old. This is an awesome book for any kid, boy or girl, and I guarantee that they will enjoy it as much as I did. I also recommend any of the other books written by Christina Bjork and Lena Anderson.

This, 'End Times' outline is just OUTSTANDING! Although not for the very new believer. This book just got into my top 10 christian books of all time and I've read ALOT! BUY IT!