This is a lovely collection of children's heartfelt reactions to the tragedy of September 11, 2001. It will serve as an excellent tool to help kids and adults put their own feelings in order. It covers the gamut of emotions and bravely includes humor. Who could say it better than this four-year-old writing to God: "Please help us and the people with their owies."

We so often think of our children as needing wisdom from us. I bought this book because I work with children and I wanted to know better how to help them. I learned from this book how to help guide them and I also saw the amazing resources they carry with in their tender little beating hearts. This book is a wonder and will fill you with hope, pride and most importantly, a belief in our children and their great wisdom,strength and resiliency. This will warm you heart and fill you with pride for our young peaple. It has been wonderful for my class to read this too. It has opened up a great way to talk about fears as well as strengths.

From the Mouths of Babes is pure heart and spirit transcended onto the printed page. Each word, a morsel of pure delight and heart-warming sustenance. I have gained much insight into my own journey back to 'innocence' and have felt the present journey of the many contributors.

This is a modern/practical twist on interpreation of faiytales for adults. My friend got me into it and it has never left my bedside there is something in it that makes you go back and read it again and again...Everytime you have a relationship you can find a faiytale to realte it too! Helps you believe in happy ever after!

This book warmed my heart and made me laugh out loud.

A great book for a gift - be it at the beginning/end/or in the midst of a relationship.

This book while seemingly light-hearted, manages to touch upon many serious modern philosophical topics. As a professor of philosophy, I am considering using this book as text, in an attempt to relate difficult intellectual thought to a new generation less likely to easily access such concepts

I thought this was a very bizarre, and interesting story! Good book--easy, quick reading! I sympathize with the author for having to relive all of this and then publish it. It can't be easy to be vulnerable to the world and tell your mistakes in a book. But, she pulled it off beautifully! I really think everything in this book happened just as she said, even though the book has a fiction disclaimer in it. Despite her not so smart decision to trust this person, she was clearly smart enough to avoid any legal troubles! I have met people like this guy, and they are really convincing! People don't understand how easy it is to believe them and get sucked in! The thing I liked is that she is willing to share her money from the book with the other people that got scammed. That's pretty cool! The heiress lady that this guy married is probably in for some real surprises, especially after that dark secret about him is revealed! I have to admit, I was really surprised when she told the name of the company that her family started. (They probably helped us with the war in Iraq.) She also gives some pretty good advise as to what to watch out for in a relationship contendee. This author has more dignity and integrity than anybody I know. Kudos to her and touche to him.

I read this book in several hours! Hats off to this creative, strong woman for having the guts to tell it like it is, admit her mistakes, and do something about the losses this guy caused. Anyone who would do all that work to write a book, get published, and then share the book proceeds with the other people cheated by this jerk, gets my vote for the true definition of having real integrity!

This well-written story is bizarre, and it's shocking that one man was capable of so much deception. This is kind of similar to "Catch Me if You Can" in that a guy cheats people out of money, but different in that the main character in this story is Catholic and acts so almighty while he is cheating people. Plus, this guy targets mostly women. I sort of feel sorry for that Northrop Grumman heiress he married, because now she's stuck with him and this book must be scandalizing to such a prestigious family. It seems like the author is pretty smart, so I'm a bit surprised she didn't see through this shady character sooner. She sounds like a nice person who put her trust into the wrong man! But like she said, she indeed made lemonade out of a lemon! Good for her!!

Wendy Quirk delivers!
This is a sensational book, unlike any I've read, that offers incredible understanding into the mentality of con artists.
The author provides fresh and candid advice through her own experiences on how to protect yourself and love ones from becoming a con mans next victim.
Finally a book by an author that truly cares about the reader.

A funny read- and a great bar guide. I'd been to a few of the bars in the book before purchasing, and I found the book to be accurate. I also found some hidden gems I'd never heard of- it is now my mission in life to become a regular at a few of the bars.

Highly recommended.

As a drinker for a good two-thirds of my years, I was heartened to discover this lovely guidebook. It made me want to see my native New York again, to rediscover its sweet old barfly haunts, with their sticky counters and slanted floors--and pour down some potables at a few new watering holes.

Ms. Mitchell has an keen eye for detail and a fine taste for parts of the city that New York-based books and movies rarely depict: its seedy, soused underbelly. Does Woody Allen ever wash up at the Blarney Cove? Could Tom Wolfe trick fellow drinkers at the Sly Fox? Would you rather a Blue & Gold Budweiser or a "Maid in Manhattan"? Answer? A resounding no.

This book in engaging, informative, illuminating, and voluble, a veritable Zagat's for the demimonde. I tip my hat--and raise my glass--to you.

Forget Zagat's, this is the New York City Nightlife guide you really need. If you're tired of $12 beers, snobby cosmo-drinking New Yorkers, and waiting outside velvet ropes, check out the bars Mitchell has tried and tested--places where you can hang your hat, settle in on a bar stool and have a good time with _real_ friends. Not the imbibing type? You'll still get a kick out of Mitchell's crisp writing and funny drinking tales.

Can you combine love and wisdom and deep insight while writing in a simple, inspiring style? Judy Ford has written "Wonderful Ways to Love a Child" in such a direct way that you feel warmed by her words at the same time you are inspired by them. I am so grateful that this book was written.

Jay Schlechter, PhD Author of Intimate Friends: An Antidote to Loneliness.

Ms Ford. will stress the same point over and over again from very different angles. If you want your raise your kid as a responsible, caring, inquiring, loving and lovable adult, you shall not use fear, cohersion and guilt as the tools of your education. Chances are that you will fail in a big way.

Rembember that children are independt beings who need your support and guidance, not your control. Be open to what they came to teach you and both will benefit in ways which no words can precisely define, since they will take you to the world of the spirit.

The author makes sure that every parent who reads this book mustr a clear understanding that feeling love is not enough you MUST express it.

This is the best book on parenting I've read, and it's the one that's still by my bedside after more than four years' active duty as a mom.

It isn't another "here's what you do when they get green peas lodged in their ears" how-to guide. Instead, it's a gentle, guided journey into the heart of the parent-child bond: love, kindness, respect and caring.

Thank you, Judy Ford!

I'm not trying to date the book as it's lessons about work defy the passing of time, but I remember encountering "Life is Hell" in the L.A. Weekly back in the mid-eighties and I was dumbfounded at how these simple little cartoons could pack so much weariness and cynicism.
If you have trouble identifying with the themes and characters in Groening's work it might be time to step outside the mansion, put the Trust Fund aside and join the real world. Let this be your guide!

A dead on interpretation of the working world from the genius behind the Simpsons. Much of the humor is in the same vain as the Simpsons, so if you are a fan of the show, you will find "Life in Hell" books just as enjoyable. If you hate your job, or have ever hated a job, this book will speak directly to you. The book, which is a collection of the comic strip written mainly in the 1980's, deals with such things as the different types of bosses and employees and how an employee should act in certain situations. Each subject is brilliantly approached in a humorous and sarcastic manner by Groening, and each page will have you laughing out loud multiple times. An extremely enjoyable reading experience I highly recommend.

I share Matt Groening's attitudes about the workplace almost across the board. Why, then, can't I express these attitudes as well as he does? Could he possibly be more talented than I? Could he be more creative? Nah! Must be dumb luck. He quit his day job and became a successful cartoonist. If I had quit my day job with a similar intent, I probably could have been his poster boy for "How to tell everyone off, go into business for yourself, be completely fulfilled, and starve to death."

I did recognize several of my past bosses and their management approaches in WORK IS HELL, particularly on the cover of the magazine, "Lonely Tyrant." Some of its featured articles were:

"Humiliating Some Poor Sap In Front Of Everyone Else"

"The Three Part Plan For Squelching New Ideas"

. . . . 1. Say "Put it in writing."

. . . . 2. Study idea carefully

. . . . 3. Ignore it completely

. . . . Repeat until employee gets the point.

"A Tense Office Is A Productive Office"

And, of course, "How To Make The Veins In Your Forehead Throb Alarmingly."

All of his humor is not restricted to bosses, however. There is a section devoted to the 81 types of employees with the 81st slot reserved for the readers own photo. I'm sure that most of us will recognize some of our co-workers here, and, if we are even a little honest, a description or two of ourselves.

WORK IS HELL is also an instruction manual with segments devoted to creative ways to kill time, how to play the game of work, and how (not) to get a raise.

I do have to mention one more instructive chapter: "How To Get Along With All The Jerks At Your Crummy Job."

If you are not a member of the idle rich nor were you born into royalty, there's probably some little tidbit hidden away in this book for you.

E-Wally and the Quest is a thrilling adventure story set in the "Land of the Internet". The first in a planned series, it begins with E-Wally learning of a threat to his beloved grandfather. The e-people who deliver our e-mail messages live in misery under the rule of the evil King Henry and his bug infested crony, Olla Brac. It is up to our young hero to challenge the status quo and attempt to save the day. Along the way readers will learn a great deal about the history and workings of the Internet and its potential affect on our future.

E-Wally and the Quest is a children's book that should appeal to all ages. Not since an eleven-year old wizard joined our household, has a book enthralled all members of our home. As computer network engineers, my husband and I were excited to find a book that takes the complex and often confusing land of the Internet and makes it understandable to even the least technical reader. Our children, ages 7 and 9, have learned a great deal about what Mom and Dad do at work. This wonderful book opened a communication channel for our family and has been the catalyst for several lengthy conversations. Even a non-tech family should find a great deal for discussion as the book tackles such subjects as Internet ethics, fighting for a cause and helping your friends even when it is not easy to do so. As one friend suggested, "Maybe my kids can use it to explain the whole thing (Internet) to me".

While I would strongly encourage families to read E-Wally together, educators will also find this book an inspiring tool for the classroom.

E-Wally and the Quest is a delightful adventure blending the mysteries of the computer with childhood fantasies. The hero, E-Wally, lives in the computer delivering mail packages. But he is not the only one alive in the computer - both good and bad characters exist inside the network. When E-Wally needs help, he meets his real-life counterparts - schoolchildren using the computer for homework. We won't tell you if the good folks win this one. But the story is full of excitement and builds suspense appropriately for young children. E-Wally and the Quest leaves readers with the promise of more adventures to come. And we would welcome more additions to this new series.

I read this book from beginning to end with no loss of interest. I could not believe how much I loved this book. I usually do not read books in less than a month, but this one was one I could not put down! If there is a sequal, I shall be the first in line to buy it!

I love it when the characters, plot and storyline all flow as nicely as this one did. Great Job!!!!

Yet another masterpiece by Wendy Pini. I had only just finished "Forevergreen" (I constantly read them out of order), and to see the crisp, smooth drawings was like a breath of fresh air. This is in no way an insult to Barry Blair, or any other Elfquest artist; I merely mean that Wendy knows best what her elves look like, and captures the essense of each personality. The artwork looks three-dimensional, so that it seems to have a depth that some of the other Reader's Collections lack. I look at each page, marveling "That's how Shenshen and Cutter look like!"

Dreamtime's story wasn't skimped on, either. The dreams add new insights and facets to each Wolfriders' personality, and were told in an inventive way. In favorites, i'm torn between Pike's story and "Dreamtime - Pt?" I don't want to give too much of the story away, though, so I won't tell you too much about it: Just that it's terrific!

I thought that it was a wonderful story full of our favorite characters. It was one of the best of the elfquest books that I've read in a while.

I teach root cause analysis and have been a practicing failure analyst for nearly 15 years. I've had the priviledge of working with some very expert people in this field. Dean Gano does a great job taking what can be a very confusing and intimidating task and making it clear and understandable.

Dean Gano has been honing his craft for many years and is well respected in the failure analysis community. The only criticism I have is that the process is more geared to providing supporting evidence for possible causes of events. There needs to be more discussion of the need for refuting evidence.

Cause analysis at its best is a structured application of scientific principles (referred to as the scientific method). What the scientific method requires is that you pose a hypothesis (a possible explanation for what has happened) and then gather evidence to support or refute the hypothesis.

I recommend that anyone interested in a better understanding of how refuting evidence is used read "The Rational Manager" by Chuck Kepner and Ben Tregoe. It's the foundational work that provides a complete solution for resolving concerns (problems, decisions, etc). The "Rational Manager" has you break things down and deal with them separately. Dean Gano's book helps you see the larger picture. The other book I use as required reading for our root cause analysts is "Managing the Risks of Organizational Accidents" by James Reason. Together, these three references will help you to significantly improve your ability to resolve problems and will be the three books you will refer to over and over again.

After several years of pumping equipment failure analysis engineering, this is by far the best book I've read about the failure analysis and problem solving process. Dean Gano's approach covers the full spectrum of associated issues in a very efficient and flexible manner. He challenges a lot of failure analysis "conventional wisdom" in a very convincing manner, truly creating "a new way of thinking" that should greatly improve failure solutions.

Read several books and this seems to get to the heart of the matter in the least amount of time. Book is well written, to the point and will get you going within 24 hours.

As a hardcore Elfquestfan I really like the whole audio version of "Journey to Sorrow's end" and as I read the Elfquest novels first I was already familiar with the third-person-view the tapes are written in. The only thing I don't really like are the voices of some of the elves. But everything else- the story, the characteres, the style... makes it wonderful!

How do you rate something like this? Wendy Pini has an exquisite sense of pacing, a master's command of the English language, and a grand story to tell. Without hesitation I would recommend any of her works.

This is the first book in the series. Told in text form, it stands easily on its own -- people who don't have or want the graphic art series won't miss anything here. It tells the story of a band of elves who are persecuted out of their home and must find a new one before they die in the desert. Along the way they encounter a new band of elves, hostile trolls, and some even more hostile humans. Sure, they're elves and they're cute, but these elves have courage, heart, and compassion -- they are as accessible and understandable as we are, metaphors for what we wish we could be.

Unlike many novelizations of graphic art, this book is accessible to newcomers and doesn't leave out important things. It expands some parts of the graphic art series, adding details like background, private thoughts, and extra interactions.

Although the story is fantastical in nature, it holds the universality of wanting a place to belong, fate, overcoming fears, and the conflict between man and the unknown. Wendi and Richard's textual adaptations of their first five comics offer a new look to the story, and a great deal more detail. Written from a third-person view, it allows the reader to feel like a part of the group, while not having to feel like their suffering all he hardships that the elves feel. The biggest things that drew me to this book, were the characters. They are so complexly simple, that it's hard to remember, sometimes, that they were originally ink and paper drawings, telling their stories through pictures, as well as words. Secondarily, I was drawn by the world, itself. How clearly and vividly it's described has captured me from the first time I even heard of Abode, distinctly the fact that it was inhabited by such creatures as the elves and their bonded wolves. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed realms of magic, love, fantasy, trial, or challenge. It holds all of these, and much, much more within it's comforting arms, and is definitely an excellent escape from reality.