I just got this book and I can tell you that there is no other book out there quite like Star Song Oracle! No stuffy language, no "buzz" words, no fluffing out the text ~ just REAL, easy to follow and remember guidance. I felt like Delfina Rose was just sitting right there with me over a cup of tea and sharing ancient pathways of the heart. No "7 steps to enlightenment" type of writing here, no need to attend follow-up expensive seminars, no channeling of a million year old entity, and NO hint of "I'm special and you can be too if you follow this teaching"... just a plain, clear signpost pointing the way back to what we all seek to reclaim ~ our own Divinity. Only someone who knows of their own Divinity could so clearly show us ours in such a simple and unassuming fashion! Obviously the author has no need to spend needless time on qualifing her own "authenticity", she just jumps right to the heart of the matter and helps us see our very own special-ness and our unadulterated powerful and loving authentic nature. I use the amulets every day for meditation and for special times when I want a divination tool to help me tune into a deeper wisdom within. That is what Delfina Rose shows us how to do ~ to go Within, easily, simply, without muss and fuss, without hyperbole, with clear vision. I can see how this is a timeless tool that I will use over and over and never grow tired of its amazing simple inspiration. I wish I could give more than 5 stars (sounds like American Idol LOL). Where are you Delfina Rose and will you write some more? THANK YOU! THIS IS GREAT!

I just read the Star Song Oracle in one sitting. On the edge of my seat, as if reading a good mystery novel, I was entranced and transported to ancient lives of sheer magic. I suggest anyone buying this amazing divination tool to first read the book from cover to cover. There is in this ancient scroll of wisdom an embedded story of Remembrance that will awaken the reader to deep spiritual depths within themselves. I have never read a "divination" book like this before. To simply call this a divination tool is to diminish its full impact. It is so much more! The words swirl together in such a magical way and slip loose the bonds of this physical realm to reveal the extraordinary multi-dimensional realms that we live in all the time, but often are not aware of. Rarely have I run across a work of such (seemingly) simplicity that is so full of power and magic. You may be transported to mystical worlds of transformation as I was. Even if you don't normally use "divination tools" you will find this book to be invaluable as a spiritual awakener. Some of the symbols are ones I have been drawn to for most of my life but did not know why. After reading her book and then re-reading the chapters on those symbols, the amazing affirmation came through - that I really am part of a vast family of eternal souls. These symbols live within us all says Ms. Rose. Star Song Oracle certainly made that clear and helped me understand the depth of my own ability to Remember my beautiful, mystical nature, and that of others as well. Now, when is Ms. Rose going to write more!

I received this icredible book as a gift and have since used it as a mainstay in my counseling practice. Yes, my clients (and myself) benefit greatly from the unpretentious and inspiring wisdom found in Star Song Oracle. So often these days, we have a hard time truly "tuning in" to our own inner, higher, better wisdom. With the help offered by Delfina Rose and her powerful yet loving words of comfort and hope, we can now use this book to find that still small voice inside which leads us always back to our own Truth. Delfina obviously (and rightly) believes that with loving support, warm encouragement, remarkably and refreshingly challenging words (tempered with love)that we might indeed re-develop our flacid muscles of inner wisdom and learn once again to fly straight to the heart of a matter - guided by an ancient yet new place of Higher Intuition from WITHIN. I especially am touched by the teaching that this place Within has been and always will be forever connected to all Life. This book offers a simple path to healing, to reclaiming oneself and others, and to remembering who we are and WHY we are. Bravo Ms. Rose for your courage to insist we rediscover a POSITIVE place inside where our Truth, while temporarily forgotten, still lives and begs to be heard once again.

Two Seasons is a love story in poetry. I read it with awe and understanding. No occasion would be too great or too small to share or feel the gift of this amazing celebration which reflects the lives in time of two women related as mother and daughter. Each has her own experiences and differences of expression yet are intertwined by the umbilical cord of love passed down in two generations. I could feel the words of the mother in the words of the daughter. It was beautiful, moving and inspiring.

As a newcomer to the world of poetry, I found the book to be delightful and thought-provoking. I found myself relating many verses to my own journey in time. It was beautiful, inspiring and breathtaking.

Paula

Once having read "Two Seasons" for the heart, I thought the second time around would be an excericise for my mind. However, it continues to touch my heart and spirit as I explore my own feelings about mother/daughter relationships, lost loves, and a myriad of other subjects. Not intended as a "self-help" book, Rose Moore Tomlin's compilation of her mother's poetry, along with her own, inspires understanding, acceptance, forgiveness and compassion. And for those of us who love springtime, it puts words to our appreciation and awe of the gift that is April. "Two Seasons" will make great Mother's Day gifts.

It is hard to believe that after reading so many self-help books that I have actually found one with so much new to offer. Dr. Rose has a great handle on life's puzzle pieces, and is such a good writer, that I am finally starting to get (as he puts it) "a workable picture." Not only of why I feel the way I do about myself, but of what I can do about it.

There is so much practical real-life wisdom offered here, that nearly every page gives me something to chew on. "When You
Reach the End of Your Rope, Let Go!" is definately one of the best self-help books I have ever read (and now re-read).

I have just finished reading this great book, and highly recommend it to those that are knowledgeable about and aware of the incredbile tools of muscle testing (applied kineasology) Unfortunately, this tried and true method continues to be a secret among even the well versed self-help masses--the power of the subconcious and need to access/release/re-program it have all been scientifically understood, and through these methods, proven to work. I found the case studies inspiring and fun to read. As a practitioner myself, I have seen profound change with those I have worked with, and was eager to learn how to accurately do this to myself. Dr. Rose's examples and suggestions were easy to follow and quite insightful. I'm also looking forward to using a few of his ideas in my work with others.
In short, thanks! A great new addition in the toolbox for those who want to create change and are serious about self-discovery.

Who can't relate to the title of this book? How many times can we go round the hampster track? Isn't it about time somebody showed us the key to unlock our own limitless capacity? Well Dr. Geoffrey does just that in this book. If you are ready to change your life and stop repeating painful and unsatisfying patterns, and are open to do whatever it takes, then this book will speak directly to you. Not only does Dr. Rose reveal his own history and issues that haunted him throughout his life, he offers tangible exercises and thought processes that you can apply to your own life immediately. And change is forthcoming as soon as you make the decision to do so. I have never read a self-help book before, and to be honest was never interested. But from the moment I opened up this book and began reading, I found information and case studies that somehow applied to many parts of my life. This began an interesting and not so complex journey through my own life, that allowed me to find moments and situations from my childhood and early adult life that had been plaguing me ever since, and kept me locked in a never ending cycle of near misses. I can't tell you how liberating it feels to leave old emotional responses and behavior patterns in the dark, where they belong. The words on the page and the exercises offered will give you immeasureable help in transforming your life. All you have to do is "Let Go..." And P.S., if you have difficulty with doing any of the exercises, Dr. Rose makes himself available through his website to help you along the path.

Although this book isn't all-inclusive (after all, the title is 100 old roses), this is the book I reach for first. It's great when I'm trying to find out more information on a rose in a catalog, or looking for an old rose for a specific spot. First of all, I can't resist the pictures (but they may be slightly misleading as in the case of Blanc Double de Coubert which I've never seen growing with the great cutting stem as shown). Second, the text makes for amusing reading. It's oppinionated, and I like that. Third, there's the handy Index of Old Garden Roses by Color in the back. It's actually a little summary: flower style, plant type, and class e.g. Madame Isaac Pereire: cupped, tall, Bourbon. Very handy. The only thing that would make this better is if it had scratch and sniff (unfortunately not realistic)...since scent is such a subjective thing (I was so hot for Louise Odier until I smelled her and was surprised to find that I didn't like the fragrance).

If you are interested in growing roses and want to try some that are not just your basic Hybrid Teas, this is a wonderful book to get. You will drool over the pictures and the text is excellent. The pictures take one page and are a gorgeous shots of the bloom with a long stem and leaves. On the opposite page is text which goes into great detail about the rose characteristics, growth patterns, habits, vigor, etc. It is an invaluable book when trying to decide what old garden roses to introduce to your garden.

This format is so beautful and so useful, that I have purchased all of the gardening books in this "series" by this publisher. It is rare to get such excellent photos in combination with such useful text.

I started growing roses about five years ago and became frustrated with Hybrid Teas because of blackspot and their generally fussy behavior and stiff, formal flowers. This book and Liz Druitt's book were instrumental in getting me to try old garden roses, and am I glad I did! I would highly recommend this to both beginning gardeners and experienced, alike.

As others have previously mentioned, this is by no means the "authority" on the old roses, but what a wonderful little book it is! You don't have to work out twice a week in order to lift it and thumb through it, and it will fit in the back pocket of your overalls. The field guide is the area of the book I use most- the pictures are of a rose branch, often including buds, partly opened flowers and plenty of leaves, so you get a good idea of what the flowers, leaves and cane colors look like together, and that is not something many books offer. The pictures are taken on a clean white background and show the true form of the rose bloom. I like the author's style of writing and the fact that he often gives his opinion of the rose and the nature of it's scent, as well as the facts of it's growth habit. He also lists the roses by color in the back of the book, and that is a nice reference touch.

This is is a great reference book to take to the nurseries or on garden expeditions because it is so portable and offers so much information on each rose. We all know how vague some of those nursery tags can be, and if you don't have a photographic memory the easily found details quickly let you know if the rose you are considering will grow 4X4 or 10X10 in your area and whether or not it *really is* the rose that you want to plant beside the steps going to the back door! (I know- it would be just lovely there, wouldn't it....)

I have this book as well as the "100 English Roses" by the same author. They are not the books I reach for on a rainy day when I am looking for design inspiration, but they *are* the ones that I constantly reach for when I am doing the actual planning and planting and need the facts, and also the ones that my friends love to borrow. These are not expensive books, and it will be money well spent.

I loved CAROLINA ROSE! Tracy Sumner's debut novel is full of passion, interesting detail, and heart-warming romance. Charlie is everything a heroine should be: strong, intelligent, and willing to stand up for the things she believes in--even if that means butting heads with a cynical (sexy!) stranger named Adam. I loved watching the two of them try so hard not to fall in love when it was obvious they belonged together. CAROLINA ROSE is fresh, fun, and romantic...a keeper!

Refreshing and delightful, it is set in South Carolina in the 1850s.

Charlie Whitney is an independent spinster at the age of 24 who doesn't much care what people think of her wearing pants. Having lost her father and now losing the newspaper she and her father worked so hard on, Charlie is dead-set against liking Adam Jared Chase. What she doesn't count on is that he wants to help her make a success of the paper.

Adam, filled with ghosts of days past, is the new editor of The Sentinel. Finding Charlie amusing, yet hard-headed, he is determined to work with her to help her be a better journalist. What he doesn't want to do is trust her or to fall in love with her.

When Charlie and Adam begin to depend on the other for the support and strength that they each need, a spark starts in their relationship that they aren't even aware of. It's then that things get really interesting and their relationship begins to bloom!

Charlie and Adam, as well as Tracy Sumner's other characters, are far from perfect, making this a delightful and refreshing read. I look forward to reading this new author's future books, and I recommend you don't miss this one!

This is a wonderful love story--the chemistry between Adam and Charlotte is felt by the reader right away and it carries through the entire novel. I enjoyed the secondary characters, which I sometimes do not. The sex scenes are terrific and believable. Do not miss this new author!

Very touching and very lovely. You'll learn more about Diana and her biography. This is a definite recommendation for your free time. I haven't seen any loyal princes or princesses that are this determined to change the world for the poor and the unfortunate children.

Very lovely written.

The story of Diana Princess of Wales has been told many times - indeed, some would say too many times. Susan Maxwell Skinner's 'Diana: Memory of a Rose' therefore comes as a welcome surprise. The story she presents is both compelling and unusual for several reasons.

Firstly, it focuses on the celebrity factor in Diana's life and her success. Maxwell Skinner astutely notes that the Diana the public got to know and fall in love with was in fact the product of a celebrity culture; that is, a society that likes its heroes and heroines pre-packaged by the media, and Diana knew how to capitalise on that.

Secondly, it is told from the perspective of a person able to combine objective reporting with a highly imaginative and lively style of writing. Maxwell-Skinner was a feature writer long before joining the press gang who followed Diana's every movement during the period of her engagement and marriage to Charles, and as such she really knows how to interest and entertain a reader while communicating essential information.

This brings me to my third point-the story is detailed related so economically that I did not feel I was being overwhelmed by unnecessary or irrelevant information. The combination of word and image is particularly effective in this regard. The book is packed with a wealth of photographic images of Diana many of which have not been seen before (the photographs are by Anwar Hussein but selected by Maxwell-Skinner). Stunning though these images are in their own right they are given added life by the stories and captions which accompany them. The effect is that we forget neither the images or the text in a hurry.

For me the highlight of the book was the chapter on the Diana paintings. This helps underscore one of the main strengths of the book- its willingness to deal in variety. Not only do we see a variety of painters' styles, but the book offers a variety of topics (Diana's school years, the wedding, her role as mother and champion of humanitarian projects and causes, her clothes, the paintings and her funeral, her burial place, etc, etc). Variety is there in the photographs too for not all portray Diana at her most glamourous or beautiful.

Finally, the treatment accorded to the personality of Diana herself is fresh and original. Maxwell-Skinner does not make the common mistake of claiming to know or fully understand Diana as a person. Rather, the focus is on the difference that Diana made to the author's and other people's lives, and why and how she has attained her legendary status. The result is a book that is at once a delight to read and a great pleasure to look at. Highly recommended for seasoned Dianaphiles and also for those who are wanting an accessible and concise introduction to the Diana phenomenon.

An enthusiastic reader from Melbourne, Australia.

I was very delighted to find Susan Maxwell Skinner 's Diana: Memory of a Rose
under my tree this year. Firstly the photos will knock any Diana fan flat.
So many were new to me and so stunning ...this alone makes it a must have for those
who love Diana.

But there's so much more! I loved the quotes from Diana and learning what went on at events.
We have see Diana pictures, but so often we are given little background about where
and what was happening! It's an unexpected treat to learn what was going on!

Ms Skinner was there, and after you read the book. you feel you were there too!
The magic that was Diana is conveyed wonderfully .

Ms Skinner is a professorial royal reporter and one can see her at work in her earlier Diana book.
But this book is personal and all she couldn't say while Diana was part of her job is here in the
heart felt text . A joy to read!

This story is an old one as you may know. the Illustrations in this book brings this story to life. I used to read this to my niece and my little sister when they were young. I read it to them so much, I knew it word for word. A lot of the times people would get annoyed with this...but I never got tired of this cute story.
I would definately recommend this book!

This story of a lovely fairy's marketing day was originally published in 1918. This book's bright detailed pictures are a wonderful glimpse into fairyland. As the fairy indulges herself with thrilling purchases she remembers to treat all creatures with kindness. The fauna and flora in this book are beautifully detailed and the realistic snow-drops, bleeding hearts, trilliums, and thistles make you feel like you too are a-marketing with the fairy.

There is not another book around with illustrations that compare to A Fairy Went A-Marketing. An adult friend gave it to me a few years ago and it's now a favorite of my three old daughter as well. The message is sweet; the illustrations are unmatched. I keep a copy or two on hand for "out of the blue gift giving". I hope you find it as special as I do.

this book is truly the best book, like another reviewer said, you cant even describe how great it is. i am planning to go on a road trip across nz after reading this book, it is my favourite story ever and it is wonderfully written.. you will fall for asher and want to befriend rosie and pip. i have read this book so many times over so it is not just a story you read once. if you read one book in your life make guitar highway rose the one.

This book is absolutely incredible, my favourite book ever. I'm not a big reader, but picked it up one afternoon and refused to put it down. This book shows freedom and acting on impulse and I guess that's why I loved it, out of a stressed life running away and being free, bohemian and hippy-like.

i have only read this book in german, because thats where i come from, and its one of the greatest books i ever had. The story is simple, but how its wrote and the persons are so nice and beautiful described. no, thats not what i wanted to say. the truth: you cant describe this book. you can fall in love with asher, you can wish you were rosie, but you cant describe that book. do you know what i mean???

I was very impressed by this book. The story was intriguing. The characters were very real and true to life. Great Work!!

I absolutely loved it! I could not put the darn thing down.

I slowly started reading the book but quickly was pulled in to the drama, the suspense, the action, the intensity, the story. Once I got past where the main character was being protected, I could not put the book down.

I recommend that before you start reading get everything together like your snacks, your comfy shoes and pillow, your lighting because you will not want to stop for anything. Also take your vitamins because you will need all of your strength.

J. T.

I love reading fairy tale novelizations, because I'm the one who always wants to know the why behind characters' actions. Novels offer a much better glimpse into fairy tales than a simple story book. This novel knows what it's doing.

The main characters, Blanche and Rose, are well-drawn and believable; their personalities are distinct but both likable. Doman also does a good job drawing Bear as a sensitive hulk. The swing dancing scene is one of my favorites! The plot flows smoothly and quickly, with heroic adventures along the way, but nothing that a real person couldn't handle. Sometimes, even if you like a fantasy book, the characters seem superhuman (well, I suppose they occasionally are!). But in this real-world adventure, all characters are true to life.

My one complaint is that Doman resorts to the Nancy Drew technique of having the villain explain his plot to his victim, so that the reader figures out what's going on. Still, it's only her first book (written at age 23 or so), and it's remarkable! I can't wait to see what else Regina Doman has for us.

I am fifteen years old, and this is my ultimate favorite book!The characters are believable, and the plot is fascinating. It is a mystery/adventure/romance book that, without being preachy, teaches strong morals and christian virtues. I find it refreshing to read a book that has the courage to do all that.

After reading this excellent book a few times each year since it has come out, I have finally decided to read the Grimm's version and may I say that Ms. Doman is one really acurate writer. I really hope she DOES continue the story of Blanche, Bear, Rose and Fish as she mentioned at the end of her book. Also, after reading a book like this, I feel so lucky to be a homeschooling Catholic, Ms. Doman makes every reader feel proud of her religion and so VERY proud of Bear and Fish for their courage. I hope everyone who reads any of these reviews will find the hear(and the time!)to pick up this book and read it and read it and read it, over and over and over and over....