This exceptionall well written, hilarious travel book should be in every travelers Christmas stocking, male or female. It makes you want to take off on adventuresome journeys, rids you of mundane travel plans, and gives you the heart to try new adventures daily.

freaking' hilarious, mate. Made me itch for the 34d class local from calcutta to delhi, sipping chai from a clay cutp. this is the real deal, no hot tub, no mint on the pillow. I howled. Thiss should be a mandatory purchase for anyone who's picking up a Lonely Planet guide to anywhere!

Whether you're a backpack-totting purist, an armchair vagabond or something in between, you'll laugh, wince and let out an occasional yelp of disbelief when you take in The Unsavvy Traveler. It's a lively collection of travelers' travails that, taken together, will either make you itch to catch the next plane or, perhaps, be just as content to play it safe in that armchair.

Once again Rosemary Rogers does it again. This book was filled with memorable characters. I enjoyed it immensely. Another can't put down book as usual. The romance was exciting as always. If you like historical romance this book is a must.

This is my all time favorite story. The characters lived lives that were realistic with their sexual laisons, etc. I get tired of reality being left out of romance books. Authors like Rogers who dare to include in their stories such things as the incest the step father forced on Rowena make the stories more interesting. This story has so many interesting and shocking twist to it as the family history and relationships are revealed. I fell in love with Lucas. He seemed to be such a senuous man. The relationship between him and Rowena was disturbing, erotic, and thankfully ended positive. I can't say enough about the twist in the stroy, these twist and Lucas is what made this my all time favorite!!!

The Wildest Heart was the first historical romance I ever read...and that was at fourteen. The characterization and story still capture my imagination today (I am in my mid-thirties). I enjoyed being introduced to Rowena and Lucas and viewing the struggles they went through, both together and individually. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to watch them grow emotionally and to watch them discover they were stronger than they realized. Rosemary Rogers' Wildest Heart kept me captivated well beyond the last page...beyond the last word...her Ro and Luke continue to wander out there in the southwest, two truly "wild hearts."

My name is Tiny Warner, and I am a sibling to one of the children of the dome. Shelby Warner was, well, will always be my baby brother and Rosemary did an excellent job with this book. She has helped so many people who are dealing with the loss of a child, when they feel that they have no where else to go. It helps so much to read of others who have gone through an ordeal like this. I know Rosemary personally and there is no finer person than her, she is a woman with a heart of gold. I know what strength and courage it must have taken for her to share the pain of losing her sons, but she did it with such grace and I take my hat off to her for the wonderful job that she did, not only with my brother's story, but with all the stories of the "CHILDREN OF THE DOME." God Bless You Rosemary Smith.

This is really wonderful that people are willing to share their grief with others. I know one of the mothers who shared her story. I know how torn apart her life was due to the lost of her son.I have read her words many times in our local paper. I know nothing will ever take away her pain but hope this woman and many like her have helped many others and for that I am sure alot of people will say Thanks for your time and stories.

As a father of two children, I cannot imagine the total devastation of losing a child. Rosemary Smith has compiled a group of unbelievable stories of courage! Reading about these families and how they have turned their incredible loses into stories of triumph and inspiration was a truly uplifting experience. This is a must-read for anyone who has expereinced or knows someone who has experienced the loss of a child.

The best childrens book are not only for children, but also for the adults that read them. This book crossed my desk while I was the editor of Surprises Magazine. I have yet to find its equal.

The book's story and illustration are charming and whimsical. Anyone who has ever asked (or still asks) the question "What should I do when I grow up?" will love the story.

"As you know, every year on this same exact day, His Highness requests in the same exact way that each child in the kingdom aged seven and eight state their plans for the future before it's too late."

And so the story begins...Everyone is able to state their plans, except for one Eric Van Noodle. You will enjoy the rhyme and rhythm of this book, the colorful illustrations, and the story and it's unexpected outcome. My son enjoys the book almost as much as I do.

I might also add that the book makes a wonderful gift for your adult friends. After reading it I bought 3 copies to give as gifts. Everyone loved it!

THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BOOK EVER!! ARLEN COHN WILL BE THE NEXT DR. SUESS!! THE PICTURES ARE WONDERFUL! IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THIS BOOK, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO AHEAD, YOU'LL LOVE IT! :o)

The story's terrific - The pictures are great. As a whole I would say it is surely first rate! A selection by edict - a wonderful ruse- It keeps your suspense - just what will Eric choose? My recommendation? - Buy this book - none other! But of course I would say that - the author's my brother.

I Bring You Glad Tidings is one of the best books I have read this year! The stories were truly touching and inspirational. I just purchased several copies to give as gifts.

This is a beautiful book for yourself or for a gift. Even if you don't believe in angels you will be touched by the true stories in this book which come from the heart of the people who shared them.

Rosemary Ellen Guiley is a multi-published author of nonfiction books. Some of her other books are Angels of Mercy and The Miracle of Prayer. I met Guiley when interviewing her for my cable TV show Author Chat. She is a charming woman of quiet grace and beauty. She explained the way she gathers true stories for her books is to interview people who share their experiences with her. She is usually referred to these people by other authors or church groups. Another method she uses for some of her books is in-depth research. Her two books on prayer were completed after thousands of hours spent hunched over old prayer books in the Library of Congress.

I have Blessings: Prayers for the Home and Family and Wellness: Prayers for Comfort and Healing by Rosemary Guiley. These are part of my permanent collection.

All Rosemary's books are inspirational but I BRING YOU GLAD TIDINGS is special because of the diversity of people who participated in this compilation of true stories of Christmas Angels. Rosemary trusted her angelic forces to guide her to the right people to share their stories for this book.

The book opens with a brief introduction about Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Rosemary states, "...the story of Jesus cannot be told without angels."

She reminds us that the messengers of God play an important role in all of our lives, though we often aren't aware of it. At Christmastime, especially, we are more open to belief in miracles. It truly is a time for glad tidings. It is a time when we are reminded that whatever trials we face, we have the strength to prevail.

At Christmas, our thoughts naturally turn to angels. They are on greeting cards, depicted in ornaments and other Christmas decorations. But Angels are not a figment of the imagination. They are real beings of power and majesty who have as a purpose to help mankind.

An encounter with an angel is called an angelophany and doesn't usually involve a winged creature. Angels appear as real people to us in a visual presentation, or they may be the inner voice. If you wish to be blessed with the realization of angels in your life, read this book with an open mind and heart. It could change your life for the better.

While all the experiences in the book are different they share one thing in common: transformation. Whenever we accept an angelic presence it is for our greater good.

I highly recommend this book because every story is special and uplifting. It makes a wonderful gift as well as a keeper for your own library. Imagine, over 200 pages of nothing but good news. It's something we all need in this upside down and inside out world of cares and trouble.

This book is not only beautiful on the cover, but the stories on the inside are fantastic. They are all true short stories that have happened around the Christmas holidays. I have purchased one for EVERY member of my family, young and old. It is a moving book, and you will be brought to tears. It will make a believer out of you. Enjoy!

In Maybe We Do Love Our Parents, Stuart Starr has written and illustrated a charming, unique, and very clever little book showing how what parents make kids do ultimately results in wonderful benefits for them when they grow up and take their place in the world. For example: I hate my parents because...they make me wake up and go to school! I love my parents because...they made me go to school and now I am the President of the United States! Maybe We Do Love Our Parents is highly recommended for personal, school and community library children's books "family life and values" collections.

Every child experiences the feelings portrayed in this book. It is a must read for all parents with school age children. The next time your child thinks they hate you for making them do their homework they will think again. Excellent book!

This is a true-to-life, thoroughly enjoyable book that teaches all of us - the young and old of any race or background - the value of learning and the wisdom of maturity. This is a must read for every parent and young child!

My name is Ashley. My class has been reading a lot of books by Rosemary Wells and McDUFF COMES HOME is my favorite book. I loved the part in the book when McDuff went over the fence and saw a rabbit. It was so cute!

I am a 2nd grader...I have been reading books by RosemaryWells. My favorite book is McDUFF COMES HOME. I loved the part in the book when McDuff went over the fence and saw a rabbit.

I am a 2nd grader at Anna Merritt Elementary School. My name is Ashley. I have been reading books by Rosemary Wells. My favorite book is McDUFF COMES HOME. I loved the part in the book when McDuff went over the fence and saw a rabbit. It was cute!

A great book for Max and Ruby fans! It's not too long with just a few sentences on each page and the illustrations are great! It holds my 3 year olds attention all the way through and even gives the parents a chuckle when Max comes back with his own answer of "Because!!" (I'm sure that's just payback for all the times our kids have to hear that answer!) I highly recommend this book!

We absolutely love the Max & Ruby books. Max's Christmas was one of last year's gifts to my toddler munchkins. They love it and they just can't get enough of Max and his bossy-but-loving sister, Ruby. Max's Christmas takes Max through the Christmas Eve bedtime preparations, with Ruby helping him brush his teeth and put on pajamas. "Why?" asks Max. "Because," says Ruby. Max wants to know why he can't stay up to see Santa and, after Ruby puts him to bed, he decides to take his blanket downstairs and just see for himself. Max falls asleep, Santa comes down the chimney (Santa is a bunny, of course), and Max wakes up. Santa tells Max to go back to sleep. Max asks, "Why?" Santa replies, "Because!"

Kids love this book because they identify so completely with Max, even kids who don't have bossy big sisters. Max's adventures mirror those of all little children who are trying to figure out their often confusing world. ... A full Max & Ruby library is one of the best ongoing gifts for pre-school children.

Rosemary Wells' Max and Ruby books are the best books for small children of all time, and Max's Christmas is the best of the best. The focus of the book is Max asking his older sister Ruby a thousand questions about Santa Claus that she can not answer (until, an exasperated Ruby finally screams BECAUSE! and refuses to answer any more questions). If you've dealt with any 2 to 4 year old at Christmas time, this will seem so real you won't be able to keep a straight face. It's just a pure delight.

The illustrations are more detailed, and the colors more interesting than in the Max board books. It's done in a way that the pictures all look bathed in candlelight, which creates a perfect atmosphere for the book. That's one of the things that makes this book even better than the other books in the series.

The recommendations for this book say it is for toddlers to pre-school children, but my kids continued to love it and want to hear it every year until they were about eight. My son loved it so much that I have him on tape reciting it by heart at age three.

If you have little ones to read to at Christmas, this is a must-have!

Join Max and Ruby on a ride through UP, DOWN, and in BETWEEN. Max, the playful little bunny and his big sister Ruby are at it again in this charming little board book titled "MAX's Ride." Older sister Ruby stands on top of a hill holding the handle of a baby carriage (or shall I say "bunny" carriage) while little brother Max is seated inside primed for the ride of his life. "GO! said Max. DOWN went Max. STOP said Ruby." Max flies OVER a bump, OUT of the carriage, and UP into the air. Ruby runs UNDER a clothesline in an attempt to catch him. Max sails BETWEEN two trees, slides back INTO the carriage, and crashes into a pile of newly fallen leaves, "STOP said Max." This is a delightful little tale about two mischievous bunnies, that teaches verbs and prepositions.

The text is very short, it is only ten pages long, and Ruby's expression when she prepares to let go of the carriage is priceless. "MAX's Ride," is a board book that measures 7" x 7" x ¼". The illustrations are bright, colorful and expressive, however, the wording is a little awkward to read aloud, but not as difficult as some of the author's other books. Birth and up.

My fourteen month old daughter loves this book. She carries it around with her wanting it to be read to her all of the time. When you open the first page she shouts GO! (the first word on the first page). The pages have only a few words on them keeping my daughter's attention. The words are very descriptive and make this book very easy to animate. You can take your child along with Max on his ride as you go up, down, over and between-- all the while she is bouncing on your knee.

I love this book. My five-month-old daughter seems to love it too, and wants me to read it to her over and over. Maybe it's because I get such enjoyment out of it and it's contagious. The final spread, with Max's dopey, happy expression is gorgeous, and I can imagine him saying STOP with a satisfied, exhilirated sigh.

Max wants Ruby's doll, Emily, but Ruby will not part with her. Max has a house with 2 chimneys, 3 soldiers, 4 bears, etc. but all he wants is Emily.

This is a cute counting book, especially for fans of this charming brother-sister bunny duo. But the ending is rather abrupt and always leaves my child wondering what happens next.

This a good book for any child of all ages to read. I am only 15 and I love Max. I watch the show whenever I can. I am proof that you can never be too old for things that are considered to be only for children. Parents or relatives that have or know a child, this is a very good book that is funny and has good pictures.

My 13-month-old son has loved the pictures in this book since he was a tiny infant. He still loves the book. The story is very sweet, and it quite stands alone - unlike some other counting books, which have no "plot" aside from the numbers. I also appreciate that the boy-rabbit Max is shown to want a doll and that his sister (ultimately) thinks Max's trucks, soldiers, etc. are desirable toys.

I love to give this book as a new-baby gift. It is a delight!