The book "Why Kids Don't Have Heart Attacks", was a wonderful book that help me to realize that I am not alone. Throughout the entire book, I could relate to many of the issues, points, and solutions that were given. It inspired me emotionally, physically, and mentally. After reading the first chapter, I started making some positive changes in my life. I felt like this book was personally written for me taking me back to my child-hood years to remember how precious life is. Being a somewhat quiet person, this book broke my silence, and gave me the strentgh to share with others what I was going through. I laughed and I cried from the beginning to the end of this inspirational book. Thank You

Initially, when I first purchased this book - I thought.... This book is in its season, divine order and right on time!

Although Julius' angle is perceived to be coming "From a Child's Eye," the concepts and story lines are for today's adults - especially for those who don't know how to relax, enjoy life and as a child would say "do it again!"

Today's adult work 12 hour days, eat poorly, live in front of a computer, not enough exercise (if any), taking in inconsequential television programs - all while trying to maintain interpersonal relationships with family, friends and coworkers. When we can't seem to do it all (live up to the worlds expectations) - we resolve to believe we need Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Serafem, Retlin you name - adults are prescribing to it!

"Why Kids Have Fun, While Adults Take Prozac" is a root stimulator. Stimulating the root systems of adults, igniting their return to the ONLY place where drugs are not needed to enjoy one's life - through the eyes of a child! Children don't hold on to yesterday. They look forward to tomorrow. They don't worry about other peoples opinion. They don't see color lines, size, length, or materials! They are creative, adventurous, jovial and visionaries! Always dreaming, forgiving, hoping and believing and enjoying every waking moment of their lives to the fullest!

After reading / digesting this book, I no longer felt like I had to secretly cry, pretending like I could "HANG!" I've strengthened my organizational skills, I've developed a working plan to prioritize the amount of time and attention I will "selfishly" give. The tool of this book - is a life jacket! Thrown to the Adults of this Millennium - and its right on time!

Julius, thanks for your candidness and obedience!

Initially, when I first purchased this book - I did so in support my friend, well, at least - I thought. This book is in its season, divine order and right on time!

Although Julius' angle is perceived to be coming "From a Child's Eye," the concepts and story lines are for today's adults - especially for those who don't know how to relax, enjoy life and as a child would say "do it again!"

Today's adult work 12 hour days, eat poorly, live in front of a computer, not enough exercise (if any), taking in inconsequential television programs - all while trying to maintain interpersonal relationships with family, friends and co workers. When we can't seem to do it all (live up to the worlds expectations) - we resolve to believe we need Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Serafem, Retlin you name - adults are prescribing to it!

"Why Kidz Have Fun, While Adults Take Prozac" - is a root stimulator. Stimulating the root systems of adults, igniting their return to the ONLY place where drugs are not needed to enjoy one's life - through the eyes of a child! Children don't hold on to yesterday. They look forward to tomorrow. They don't worry about other peoples opinion. They don't see color lines, size, length, or materials! They are creative, adventurous, jovial and visionaries! Always dreaming, forgiving, hoping and believing and enjoying every waking moment of their lives to the fullest!

After reading / digesting this book, I know longer felt like I had to secretly cry, pretending like I could "HANG!"

I've strengthened my organizational skills, I've developed a working plan to prioritize the amount of time and attention I will "selfishly" give. The tool of this book - is "its a life jacket!" Thrown to the Adults of this Millennium - and its right on time!

Julius, thanks for your candidness and obedience!

Fans of blues music and musicians will relish this autobiography of Delta bluesman Edwards, which charts his rise to fame and his survival in a critical musical world. His first-person observations of the changing blues style and field are especially meaningful given that so many blues titles are not written by participants in the field.

Honey and his astute collaborators have given us the genuine article: a poignant, detailed, uproarous chronicle of what Robert Palmer called the"Deep Blues," the Delta tradition from which all other blues styles emanate. If you've heard Honey sing either in person or on his fine recordings, you will hear the voice you read. He offers dozens of unforgettable moments, from the first sounds he ushers from a broken-necked guitar to his mother's death to the death of Robert Johnson, that are alive and chilling. My only criticism is that the photographs featured in the book are spartan, contemporary views of critical sites in this artist's life. More historical photography would have enhanced the text. The publisher of this well-designed softcover has made the text relaxingly readable. After my first 50 pages, I wanted to purchase all of Honey's recordings and read more about him. He is an articulate, funny, precise chronicler of his own life. If only I could do the same with my own life! First rate.

This autobiography succeeds memorably on several levels. Told in spare, moving words, it provides a vivid picture of life in the Mississippi Delta long before the civil rights movements of the '50s. In addition, it's a kind of African-American "On the Road," told from the perspective of one who crisscrossed the Southern United States, scuffling to make a living playing the blues. And finally, it's a terrific history of the blues, told by a man who made a significant musical contribution himself and who played with nearly all the essential artists of the '30s and on.

Edwards, born in the Delta around 1915, worked the fields as a kid before he learned to play the guitar and began hoboing around the South. He rode the rails, played in innumerable small towns, and polished his craft. Along the way, he hung out and played with the likes of Sunnyland Slim, Big Walter Horton, Little Walter Jacobs, Robert Junior Lockwood, Muddy Waters, B.B. King and yes, Robert Johnson. The book describes how these architects of the modern blues passed songs, licks, and stories back and forth, keeping a form that relies so heavily on tradition dynamic and vital.

A major strength of the book is Edwards' distinctive voice, transcribed by his collaborators to retain its distinctive rhythms and dialect. The book's title sums up his attitude. His memories include violent death, physical and emotional loss, and great material want. Still, you sense strongly that he wouldn't have had his life any other way. His narrative is devoid of self-pity, but it never glosses over the difficulty of the times he endured, which included stints in prison.

The book concludes with useful appendices that define key terms and offer capsule biographies and discographies of musicians Edwards encountered. A good bibliography is also included. Highly recommended for those interested in the blues and in American social history. Great read.

My parents bought this book for my two year old. Not only is it attention-getting with big bug eyes on every page, but the story is delightfully clever, interesting & educational. The back of the book even has a two page "encyclopedia" with pictures and descriptions of all the sea creatures introduced in the book. This is the first children's book that has kept my attention and interest as long as my son's. I highly recommend this book.

I have four kids ranging in age from 8 1/2 years old to 2 1/2 years old. All of them LOVE this book. The huge eyes are what captivated all of us in the beginning but the story and illustrations were fun with an easy moral included. I can't wait to find more titles in the Boniface series.

I bought this book for my 15 month old granddaughter while we were on vacation in Arizona. She is 20 months old now and can recognize all the characters. The story is adorable and the illustrations are sublime. She loves the colors and the expressions on the creatures faces.....especially Sharky. I have to read it every night to her and she is always as attentive as the first time. The bulging, wiggly eyes make the book a wonderful picture book for a baby and the prose is delightful.

A wonderful introduction to the conditions of the roads for the early travelers by car in America. Because of their determination, our roads were improved and the automobile industry flurished. A great way to make children and adults aware of the history of the early automobiles and how people like Alice Ramsey believed in them. The geography lessons lend themselves to great mapping activities.

"On June 9, 1909, Alice Ramsey drove out of New York City and into a grand adventure. Alice Ramsey wanted to be the first woman to drive across America. Alice's friend, Hermine, and her sisters-in-law, Nettie and Margaret, traveled with her..." So begins Don Brown's marvelous story of a little known young woman and her dream. Mr Brown's engaging and informative text, told in an easy to read conversational style, is filled with enlightening details about how the trip progressed over its 59 day period. Pigs clogged the road in Illinois, and railroad tracks slowed them down in Chicago and "...the car bounced over mile after mile of rail until the women were dizzy." Dirt roads became muddy and impassable when it rained, and as they traveled further west, there were no roads at all. "Alice followed telephone lines, hoping the wires would lead her to the next town. It wasn't always successful-sometimes it left them even more lost." And there were many mishaps and breakdowns along the way. But as she crested the Sierra Mountains, Alice knew she was now in California and close to her goal. "Alice guided the Maxwell onto a ferry that carried them to San Fransisco. When she rolled off the ferry behind the wheel of her Maxwell, Alice Ramsey became the first woman to have driven across America! It was August 7, 1909, Fifty-nine days had passed since Alice left New York City." Charming watercolor illustrations add just the right touch, and highlight the important events of the story. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure is an inspiring tale, told by a gifted storyteller, that is sure to whet the appetite of adventurous readers and send them out looking for more.

Luminous watercolors and a straightforward writing style serve to enchant the reader without over-romanticizing a true story. I look forward to more by this author.

A girl at in my book club told me about this book. It's not the kind of book we talk about in the club, but that's going to change. It's so cool. Some of the language is bad, but it's used in a way that's not offensive at all. It's so real the way these people talk that I'm looking at other books I've read and loved and realized those books aren't true when it comes to the dialogue. Although it's a historical romance, or crime book I guess, at times you read it as an event is happening, but you're in the 1970s when it's happening. It's hard to describe. Either this author has the most brilliant, vivid imagination ever, or he's crazy. Probably both.

I've heard that he does have other books coming out and I can't wait to read them. As the Crow Falls is a masterpiece. Off the wall, but brilliant.

It's really weird the way this author writes so you are in the mind of the lead character. I've read books that are told by the main character, but this is told in a narrative voice and you are in the mind of the character. It's really strange. There are two or three pages in the whole book that are graphic, but it's needed to show what kind of people these characters are. The ending made me want to smack somebody. It's the best Mafia book I've ever read. Better than, The Godfather, Underboss, Wiseguy, you name it. It's as good if not better than any book in any genre. I couldn't put it down. Three pages in, you'll be hooked. Sad, funny, scary, sexy, you name it. This has it. Have a box of tissues near when you read it.

I loved it. A friend recommended it and I loved it. She warned me about one part, this child gets very ill in it and my best friend got sick when he was that age. It's not like normal Mafia stories I've read. One of the other reviews said it's strange. That's not even close. It's beyond strange. It puts you in the story. I don't think a person can explain it. You have to read it to understand. I haven't read a book in a long time that kept me awake. THIS DID! I love Mafia stories, but this isn't about a Mafia family. It's really a love story with all this other stuff going on and you react with the characters. You're with this couple for decades. You go from them falling in love to being old. And this guys battle with the bottle, is understandable and very real if you've ever been around an alcoholic/addict. From when they meet in the 70s until right up to now. You grow old with them. That's the part of it that's done much better than I've ever read. To be with a person and grow old with them in a manner that involves you. When they get married, you get married! When friends of theirs get sick, it's a friend of yours. When friends or realtives die or get murdered, it's your friends and family. You cry when these characters cry. I don't know how this author did it. One review said it was like watching a movie. In a way that's true, but I don't know how a movie could put you in a character's mind. And the parts that are really strange but real are when you're in the mind of a character when he is drunk or stoned!!! That is too real. My mom thought the language was a little harsh, but after awhile, even she said the launguage fits. It's really necesssary, because you believe the way these people talk is part of their personality. A+++++++ on this one!!!

My friend gave me this book about 10 years ago. I had hoped that there was a newer edition out. I think every breeder should have this book on hand. It tells you everything you need to know about what to do if there is a problem with foaling. Easy to understand drawings of foal's positions and details about what to do if there is a problem. This could be a life saver if you ever have a problem. You don't have time to read and try to figure out what they are talking about. The pictures say it all and tell you how to reposition the foal and when to get the vet to do it. Many helpful feeding information charts on hays and grains, what size to expect your horse to grow up to be, lots of information of potential diseases, how to handle your new foal, feeding your nursing mare. Etc. Well worth the money.

This is an excellent source of information for breeding horses. It gives terrific information on stallion and broodmare management. It also gives information on diseases affecting the reproductive system in both mares and stallions. The foal development part of the book is also very informative and interesting. It discusses the different stages of foal development from the time of conception to the time of birth.

This is a great book that deals with all the aspects of owning/operating a breeding farm. There is more to professional breeding than having a few ponies in the backyard. I especially found the cost analyses and tax examples very useful.

I have read both of these author's spectacular books and I am so proud that she represents our culture so richly with all the layers it possesses. I suppose when you are born and are a part of a particular culture there are so many things one takes for granted, and her books bring back all of those memories, the good and the bad.Thanks.

A wonderful, touching and at the end even suprising story! The best book Roslyn Carrington ever wrote!

Matilda "Mattie" Dinkins surrounds herself with mirrors of all shapes and sizes and dresses in brightly colored clothing. The mirrors are a constant metaphor throughout Candy Don't Come In Gray set on the island of Trinidad. Mattie is the illegitimate child of Dominic Evers; a father she and her mother spent time with every Wednesday throughout her life. Mattie's fear of not being known and regarded prompts her obsession with the mirrors in her life.

Dominic, born into wealth, which he continued to amass throughout his life, is a well-known, church going and respected businessman. Mattie is his dark skinned secret conceived by Claudine, a woman from the wrong side of the tracks.

Jonah Reyes is the maid's nephew and Dominic's pet project. As a young boy Jonah is sent to live with his aunt and the Evers family. Dominic grooms Jonah into an astute student and businessman. During his lifetime Jonah becomes the friend, protector and finally husband of Justine, Dominic's daughter by his wife Faith.

Dominic's death causes a domino effect of emotions and the discovery of self within the family structure for all of the characters. Are these characters mere puppets of Dominic Evers? Tackling class issues, selfishness, manipulation and adoration, Candy Don't Come In Gray is a profound and excellently written novel that will leave you pondering the future of the Evers family. Heartfelt!
Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves, Apooo BookClub

This book was very simple and just long enough that my children did not lose interest in a drawn out tale. As usual, the characters work together to find a solution that makes everybody feel good, and it helps my children talk about their feelings and come up with solutions. I love Dragon Tales, and this book is no exception! I am very glad that I ordered it!

As a proud mother of a 2.5 year old "shrinking dragon", I really enjoyed reading this book with my daughter. She is shy and seems to relate to Cassie more than the other characters on the show. When she saw this book, I knew I would only be reading this book to her for some time to come! I truly believe it helps her with her own shyness as well. The repeating passages that she is familiar with from the show make her eyes light up. It is fun to have her read it to me because she remembers so much of what happens from page to page. A must for preschoolers!

I first read this book to my younger sister Jane. She loved it . It is a wonderful book for 3 and 4 year olds .It tells about Cassie the Dragon who signed up for the book float at the parade at the school in the sky (her school). If she does not get picked to ride on the book float or does she. You will have to read this book to find out.

This great book about Samuel and Harrison and their suspenseful journey to freedom in Canada has been awarded the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction for 2003! A well-deserved award for an exiting book that readers, young and old, will love.

An excellent book to read if you enjoy histrical fiction and lots of adventure. Samuel, the 11 year old slave who runs away from the only home he has ever known was my favorite character. He was so fearful when he started the journey with Harrison, a 70 year old slave from the Kentucky plantation. However, their many adventures and narrow escapes from trouble made Samuel a much stronger person, able to cope with whatever came his way. The characters he met, the Widow Taylor, Riverman, Ham and Eggs and Green Murdock were really interesting too. I also liked the "secret" that Samuel uncovered at the end of the journey.

Trouble Don't Last is worthy of a Newbery medal and definitely worth your time to "travel" on the journey with Samuel and Harrison. As the other reviewers have mentioned, this is historical fiction at its best. The book dispels myths about slaves' flight to freedom, but not in a boring or dry way. Instead you learn through this memorable story and the clear voice of young Samuel. This is not sentimentalized history like North by Night or American girl books, but Samuel's hopeful outlook also keeps it from being as graphic/disturbing as The Slave Dancer or Nightjohn. The writing is vivid, and the words have "snap." Young readers will be on the edge of their seats many times as the plot twists and unique characters meet the runaways. The best part is that underneath the "action" are meaningful, thought-provoking questions about prejudice, freedom, trust, family, and altruism.

Are you looking for a Chicken-Soup-type book which speaks not only to your soul, but to the very essence of your being, your character? Then your search is over! From his daily radio commentaries, author and ethicist Michael Josephson has masterfully compiled these 60 anecdotal life lessons based on what the Josephson Institute of Ethics has identified as The Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. These short essays will warm your heart and touch your soul as they challenge you to be a person of character. Parenting by the Pillars? It's in there. Coaching with Character? Got it. Kids of Character? Yep. This is one TRRFCC little book! I gave it as a gift this past Christmas and it left my friends and colleagues wanting more. Good news - The Best Is Yet To Come! The sequel is in publication. I spent this weekend reading its 64 essays and I continue to be thoroughly impressed and moved by its message.

The timing for these books is perfect! As we approach the one-year anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11, what better way to honor the memory of those whose lives were lost in that character-less act of terrorism than to work on strengthening our own character while teaching our next generation to do the same.

Don't miss this TRRFCC book!

I teach ethics at the Graduate level in a major University & it may be that this book is all my students need to shape their lives & business careers in a more ethical direction. The book is neither preachy nor pedantic, but cannot fail to touch the reader in a very personal way. It would be impossible to read this book without having your life enlarged. We all probably ought to read it once a year just to remind ourselves of what we can be.

Michael Josephson continues to be the preminent ethicist in the country. His insightful analytical ability, uncommon grace and compassion are quite apparent in his newest book, "You Don't Have to Be Sick to Get Better," which is a collection of some of his most memorable thoughts on ethics and character.

As Character Counts! Coordinator for the Tulare County Office of Education located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California and graduate of the Josephson Institute of Ethics, this latest book by Michael Josephson has proved an invaluable resource. It is also personal inspiring, as I often start my day by including it in my morning meditation. It is truly a moral compass that guides me and enhances my desire to become a better person.

I enthusiastically recommend this book to educators, parents, and those dedicated to the concept that character development is fundamental to creating better people and improving the quality of life for all in our communities.