This is the best, most inspirational book, you'll ever own! It includes all the best quotes and then some. You will not regret buying this book -- in fact, I would recommend buying numerous copies for you, friends, and extras to give away!

I skimmed it a bit in the store and immediately decided to buy it for a friend. I couldnt stop reading it and now I dont want to give it up!Its one of those rare books you willwant to buy more of as a gift.

This book is a gem.What a wonderful book to have in my home thank you for writing it. I wait with great expectations for book 2

The delicious recipes in this book are beyond compare. You will find mouth watering and nutritous entrees, salads and desserts. A varitable cornucopia of the very best from the Northwest and from around the world.

Being a Northwest native, I truly appreciate the recipes from the 'locals'! I am constantly referring to this wonderful book, and reminscing about my childhood in Anacortes, Washington. When is the new San Juan Classics II coming out? I saw it advertised at the new Guemes Island country store last week! How can I get this new cookbook; as I have been "transplanted" to the East Coast for a few years...........Sad but true!

I have used many cookbooks in my time. After wasting much time, I now only use The Joy of Cooking and San Juan Classics. Also, I heard that they are coming out with another one!

Out of all the books reviewed by the Cooperative Children's Book Center, "Totally Uncool" was chosen as a recommended title. It is listed as being one of the best books published this year. Publicand school librarians use the CCBC for book selection, as well as teachers. In all of Wisconsin and Iowa, it was considered one of the best picture books published this year.

an amazing contribution to children's literature. Highly recommended for children's collections in school, parish and public libraries.

This is a wonderful book for a stepmom to sit down and read with a stepdaughter. The stepdaughter in this book really doesn't seem to care for her new stepmom at all, until she realizes towards the end that "Sweet Potato" (as her father fondly calls her) is really quite a cool stepmom after all. This book deals with the stepchildrens feelings surrounding acceptance of the stepmom. It doesn't push the child emotionally but gently guides them to a better place emotionally with regards to their stepparent. It also helps to debunk the myth surrounding the "stepmom"as mean, or evil. Children who may have loyalty issues or fears would definitely benefit from this book. "Totally Uncool" also dispells the stereotypical mental image of the stepmom! "Sweet Potato" has porcupiny hair, wears sneakers with skirts, plays the tuba, sings opera, and claps the loudest at the school plays.

This might be a nice holiday gift for any stepdaughter.

This second edition of VOM was terrific. A wonderful selection of many Michigander talents. I was especially impressed by "Pie," a truly inspiring poem by Molly McDonald. She's one to look out for in the future. Three apples are enough for me!

The poetry in this edition is especially strong this year, butdon't miss the short stories! The next Voices of Michigan mightpossibly be a children's volume...

I am honored to be one of the authors in this volume, and so had planned to purchase it anyway, but I have been exceptionally pleased with the quality of the book and its contents. It is beautifully made with a stunning variety of fiction, nonfiction and poetry by writers with ties to Michigan. Many of the writings speak of Michigan and bring back wonderful memories. Others display the writing talent from all over the state. Thanks Jane and all for putting this together!

Janice Farley's book title "ALL EAGLES ARE SUPPOSED TO SOAR" is another way of repeating the much-used political cliché, "No Child Left Behind." Her book chronicles the teaching paths of two people -- one has tenure and the other is newly on the job. Farley advances the story line with six sub-themes, each of which is the mark of a Positive Teacher. Each trait promotes the student to learn to soar. The book also contains a self-analysis section for the instructor, suggesting over forty ways to gauge and enhance the teacher-student relationship.
As a longtime volunteer in an adult education school, I have tutored many students in math and reading. Most learned the hard way that they need an education. Hearing opportunity knock from behind a locked door, they return to gain a key to open that door, their graduate equivalent diploma. If every teacher, either new or tenured, read and apply the basics that Farley itemizes in her book, fewer people would need this subsequent one-on-one tutoring.

I THINK THE BOOK IS VERY WELL WRITTEN AND PROVIDES SOME POSITIVE POINTS FOR TEACHERS. IF ALL TEACHERS WERE TO HAVE THE SAME TEACHING TECHNIQUES AS THE INDIVIDUAL IN THIS BOOK OUR SCHOOL SYSTEMS WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE. I THINK THAT ALL TEACHERS NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK, THE AUTHOR DONE A TERRIFIC JOB IN WRITTING THIS BOOK.

I THOUGHT THE BOOK WAS WELL WRITTEN. I THINK THAT IF ALL TEACHERS HAD THE SAME POSITIVE ATTITUDE AS THE TEACHER IN THIS BOOK OUR SCHOOL SYSTEMS WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE. I THINK THE AUTHOR DID AN EXCEPTIONAL JOB. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK VERY HIGHLY TO ANY ONE WHO IS THINKING OF PURCHASING IT.

Even if you aren't a visual artist or a writer, even if you don't think you have a creative bone in your body, it's worth buying this book and taking the time to work through it, preferably with a group. You will be surprised at what happens.

I'm a preacher--that's where my creative voice emerges. Janice's book was the catalyst that caused me to rethink my life, my faith, and my vocation. After working through the exercises, I signed up to do a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching, and quit my job. Now I'm waiting--creatively--to see what the Holy Spirit has up her sleeve.

The Rev. Sarah Gaede

I grabbed up The Creative Call in the midst of artistic anxiety. I earnestly read and did the assignments. Some of the assignments reaffirmed what I already knew but I had not been taking action. I am thankful for Janice's words encouraging me to stay on task. There are other parts of the book which required me to do some deep spiritual digging.Then some people call it synchronicity others know the touch of God's hand as people came into my path and events started to emerge. To my joy a group began doing the book on a weekly basis. We share and discover more. The memorization verses spring up as we immerse ourselves in His word. I came to such an epiphany and will continue to follow the guidelines in the book. I had always believed in the Lord working through my hands but now I see my work as a form of worship. I have passed on my enthusiasm and belief to everyone at Gallery523. Wishing you a good journey too.

As a painter who had hit a dry spell, this book, The Creative Call, has helped me to rethink the whole process of "art making". I now see each painting as a gift, a "love note" from God. I also see both the process and the finished work as an act of service, a means of worship, once I have committed that work to the LORD (Prov 16:3) and have opened up "to the gentle leading of the Holy Spirit" (p161). More than ever, I see myself as a vessel, an instrument for God to use for His creative expression. And, as the author writes, I too have begun to see my painting as "a pathway to a closer relationship with God, not as a glorification of myself" (p65). Janice's clear and insightful writing thoughtfully guides the artist (and would-be artist) to a new place - a place of pure gratitude and love for God and for the gift which He has given.

Ms. Knapp's presentation of Psychopup will do just that. By using your imagination and foray into an unknown area, you will create visual impressions that you never thought possible. Ms. Knapp is an artist painting a picture in your mind, developing it's text and carrying it to a conclusion that only you can make with your imagination. Challenge your mind with this wonderful collection of short stories....you'll be surprised how closely you may identify with the characters in this book. I eagerly await Ms. Knapp's second collection.

Is there a distinction between real and fiction? I think not and Pschopup certainly can prove the fine line. This wonderful collection of short stories is an intriguing spell-binding journey along the fine line that separates what is real, imaginary and ficticious. Ms. Knapp does a brilliant job of intertwining the visuals of sex, eroticism, fantasy, drama and in some cases...violence. Whether we realize it or not, there is a little bit of Psycopup in all of us. Fiction is born of some vision from the mind based on some small piece of what is real. This tremendous collection will pull your imagination in directions you never imagined. Once you start with page one, you will committed to finish this amazing book. Enjoy your journey.

Psychopup is a Must Read for those who have the ability to expand their mind and delve into the world of eroticism, intrigue shock, and enlightenment. Ms. Knapp has the ability to totally consume you and force you to visuals you never thought possible. She does this in a teasing, daring way...and challenges you to reach heights you never thought imaginable. Psychopup's wide range of eclectic stories are very different, but carry a commen thread. They are all created from literary brilliance - a quality that can completely grab your attention, steal you away, and take you on a journey with no bounderies. I can't wait for her second collection.

Janice Booth's Rwanda guide not only is the most updated travel guidebook on Rwanda, but it also goes culturally/historically where the other guidebooks do not go. I spent several weeks in Rwanda in 2003, finding almost all the information in other guidebooks almost completely useless or irrelevant. Due to the genocide, and subsequent arrival of international aid, the entire infrastructure of the country, especially Kigali, had changed, and so the nuts and bolts information of hotels, transport, and other practicalities found in the Bradt guide were of great use.
The personal relationship of the author with Rwandans made it easier for a post-war visitor to understand what the average Rwandan had been through, and the section on "giving back," and what a traveller who had been affected by the country and people could do AFTER visiting the country is something that should be included in a lot of guidebooks.
The only bit of impractical information was that regarding traveller's checks. They are not accepted in banks unless one has an account there, and this is a bit of an obstacle to be surmounted (the national parks office does, and can help with other needs).

The Bradt Guide is by far the most comprehensive guide to Rwanda that I was able to find. I don't know what I would have done on my trip without it. The book is a mix of background info and travel tips. One good thing to know is that Kigali has added a "5" in front of all the phone numbers since the guide was published.

To travel to Africa without a guide, paper or flesh, is a bit looney. But, this month, I found myself in Rwanda in said (and sad) condition. For the first few days I managed to blunder along, until I found and bought this great guide at a hotel side store (of course at a significant mark up).

For the next two weeks Briggs and Booth did a superb job of guiding me along the dirt roads and winding byways (This is the "Land of a thousand hills"). They always explained clearly the world where I wandered. They consistently helped me uncover destination gems that I would have surely overlooked.

Most impressive were their cultural, economic and ecological commentaries. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to traveling with the Office of Tourism across this country while I was working on a medical project for the President's office. I can say that the insights and comments of Briggs and Booth regarding Rwanda are extremely competent and on the mark. Their insight alone makes this book a needed purchase for those that will visit or work in Rwanda.

The 1994 genocide is, of course, briefly covered and the history, heath, culture, people, planning and preparing sections are all informative and full of needed information. Also, for an outstanding book on the 1994 genocide do read; 'We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families' by Philip Gourvitch.

I found Janice Booth's caring and engaging story of her friendship over the years with Peter - a Rwandan Tutsi a wonderful and caring addition. This story is found in the preface and concluded in the epilogue.

The only notable shortcomings are the maps. In today's competitive world of travel guides, good maps are essential. The maps are very basic on only fair. That said this guide is a 'must have' for all who journey to this beautiful and bewildering destination. Highly Recommended. 4.5 stars.

This lovely book is composed mostly of short essays by professional therapists who have published books on relationships or who run relationship seminars, and Art Linkletter (!). The theme is that love changes, and true love is as much a maturing of self as knowing the right things to do or say. The many authors each have their own unique wisdom and perception of what love is, and it makes for pleasant, encouraging, and enlightening reading!

Definitely a book worth reading! It reads easily, like a book of short stories, in that the essays are brief and easily readable in short sittings -you can pick it up, read an essay or two, and pick it up again later. Each essay puts forth a concept about an aspect of love, relationships, marriage -- and there is always a morsel - or more - that one can relate to. I found it fascinating to look at my marriage through the lenses and philosophies of these wise authors and experts; to validate and illuminate those things that ring true for me/us, and even spotlight potential pitfalls to avoid. Some of the essays speak more to me than others, but that's what makes this book work so well...there is something here for everyone to relate to and learn from.

A detailed exploration of love and marriage. Not just a book about different methods of succeeding in a relationship... it also details the scientific aspect of love: what happens to the body and how these chemical influence our emotions. As well as thought provoking essays on why some relationships go "stale" and why others do not. Highly recommeded.

Our lab used this book for a study group on effective scientific writing. We are located in Korea, so with the exception of the instructor and I, all participants were not native speakers of English. As a result, this review is from the viewpoint of foreign students. It is based on chapter reviews written by the members of our lab after finishing the book.

The book is just what it claims to be, a step-by-step approach to writing a scientific manuscript intended for publication. The first chapter helpfully furnishes a checklist (Table 1.3) for preparing a research paper. The chapter is actually a summary of the rest of the book so a reader already in the process of writing can easily find which chapter they wish to skip to via Table 1.3.

In the subsequent chapters, the authors provide good advice accompanied by helpful tables, examples and exercises, although the figure chapter could have used more tips on actually preparing the figures. Examples of poorly prepared and corrected figures would be a useful study aid. One student suggested that the second chapter on computer use was not particularly informative for graduate-level students. Regarding the chapter on grammar (chapter 6), another student pointed out that in some scientific articles, ungrammatical sentences are not corrected in order to effectively deliver the point.

The overall use of informal expressions and phrases seemed intended to make the text livelier for English-speaking students, but was confusing for several participants with English as a second language. We would like to suggest that the authors take their own advice and refrain from using slang and jargon. Several of us liked Appendix 2 and thought it was a good read for those unfamiliar with the practice of journal editors.

Apparently the authors had intended to attract those who had not already submitted a manuscript to read their book, but Successful Scientific Writing contains many helpful pointers for published scientists and journal editors, as well.

it is unfortunate the authors did not review the most recent scientific style and format conventions of the council of biology editors(accepted internationally) that were published in 1994. had they done so, they would not have made a number of the errors that show up scattered about in the text. i use parts of this text , especially the exercises, in a course i teach on scientific writing and have to make the corrections as we go along

Words can hardly express the beauty and cleverness of "Successful Scientific Writing" by Matthews, Bowen and Matthews as a step-by-step guide on how to write scientific reports for publication in English. I am using this book for a course that I teach on scientific writing at the Postgraduate School of Health Sciences at Aarhus University in Denmark, and I find it to be perfect! Before this book was published, there was none that dealt so well and so entertainingly with so many aspects of what it actually takes to prepare a manuscript for publication in a scientific journal. Many young (and old) scientists are good thinkers, but they are often poor writers! Thus, although they may have been able to design and carry out an experiment, they often lack the ability to express what they have done clearly and concisely. This book is for them! The first few chapters provide mainly words of encouragement for getting the writing process underway. There are also remarkable bits of advice, such as the notion of avoiding certan snacks that could derail ones momentum. In my view, the crux of the book appears in chapters 5, 6 and 7 in which extraordinarily lucid and practical instructions and exercises are presented for improving one's ability to write scientifically. There are also tips on how to optimize word-processing so that the manuscript submitted to the editor of a journal is most likely to be accepted for publication. Perhaps some old-timers in Science can do without this book, but they should nevertheless have a copy of it on hand for their students.