This book does a wonderful job of introducing the Uwaiysi path of Sufism to the reader. It takes on historical and philosophical dimensions to this path of spirituality, with biographies of major saints and descriptions of symbols and traditions. A magnificent insight into the world of Sufis.

My 6 year old loves this book, in fact she cried when she had to return it to the library. A fun way to learn lessons of life!

In Giving Away Your Money: A Guide To Effective Philanthropy, Raquel Newman draws upon her many years of experience with non-profit organizations as a funding solicitor and as a dispenser of grants and awards to provide the reader with a quick and accessible orientation to philanthropy in the United states. This highly recommended and informal guide to making intelligent financial decisions about donating to non-profit organizations will insure that anyone having a little extra money to give to a worthy cause or charity will be able to do so with confidence and an enhanced sense of fulfillment that accompanies sound philanthropy and charitable giving.

Clearly written and full of interesting side material. I especially found the section on medieval Europe to be informative. The writer makes good use of a wide range of information without making the reader feel like they are being talked down to. Well done. I just wish that the pictures had been done in color.

GLORIA GOES TO GAY PRIDE is a story about a little girl named Gloria's day at the Gay Pride Parade. Gloria begins her narrative with a description of some of the events that occur during such celebrations as Valentine's Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, and Mother's Day. She then recounts the events, colors, people and families who make up Gay Pride Day. She finds this celebration as enjoyable as the other holidays. Various issues are discussed throughout the book and several implicit messages are conveyed. One of the messages which may or may not be explicit to adults and children is that anyone can be gay. One of Gloria's moms, for instance, holds a more traditional woman's job as a nurse while the other is a mechanic. At the parade, Gloria sees many familiar faces, such as her female mail carrier, male music teacher and the male nurse who works with her mother and who is there with his toddler son. The primary message of this story is that "love is the most important thing of all." The book raises the issue of homophobia by including people by the side of the parade holding signs which says, "Gays go away." One of Gloria's mothers explains to her that some people don't think two women or two men should love each other, but that the parade is held to help ensure that people can have a choice. Although that message is appropriate and clarifies that being gay is an adult's choice, it somehow removes the issue from the direct experiences of a young child. It also does not acknowledge that youth may feel and be gay themselves. In addition, homophobic responses and attitudes may be experienced by children raised by gay and lesbian parents. As a way to counter much of the real-world homophobia, the author has included people in Gloria's life who, whether they are gay or not, are supportive of her family structure (the owner of a restaurant they frequent and their shoe salesperson, for instance). The book contains black and white illustrations and is recommended for children ages three to seven. The length of the book is appropriate for threes and the events Gloria experiences are familiar to many children who have gone to parades and, specifically, to the Gay Pride Parade.

It's remarkable the way this writer manages to wring some hilariously funny scenes out of some very dark material and some very twisted characters (though the regular ensemble characters are the most engaging bunch of people I have come across). This book kept me up all night waiting to see what happened next. I found it an amazing mixture of horror, enchantment, pathos, suspense and hilarity. The ending is a wow.

What? Your child doesn't want to take a bath! This is the perfect book for you to read to your reluctant bather. It uses a light-hearted approach to explain the importance of bathing, and of brushing our teeth daily. In a gentle manner, it shows how children can be ostracized for their poor grooming habits. A wonderful way to tackle a not so pleasant subject!

Dan Sholly does a great job of conveying his position as Chief Ranger of Yellowstone National Park and the responsibilities of managing park rangers, visitors, and even wildlife. Sholly is a wonderful asset to the park. Having had the opportunity to work with him for a short time while working on an article, I was given the wonderful chance to meet and discuss Yellowstone issues with him directly. Sholly has answered letters from my nephew regarding park issues and is open and honest. His book reflects the persona in good detail. A must have if you love Yellowstone.

This book has been a very useful guide. In addition to the guides for a variety of kayak trips this book also highlights some of the scenic places to visit in the Great Lakes region. The advice given is useful on any sea kayak trip, on any waterway around.

Bill and Sarah's long time knowledge and experience in Great Lakes sea kayaking shows through in this gem of a guide.

WOW- THis Troy & Genie Nilsson couple makes great kids music! I love it too! I'm going to get some more of it.