I feel it is very important that I have a good source of information aside from that which is available from the company for which I sell natural supplements. I'm often frustrated by the limited acceptance of herbal supplements and remedies in the U.S., especially those which are widely used in Europe, China, and other parts of the world. This book states "principal proposed treatments" (those which have been tested successfully in the U.S.) and "other proposed treatments" (those not tested in the U.S., but are often used in other countries). It gives details about recommended dosages, safety issues, medical interactions, etc. So far, it has provided me with information about almost every ingredient I've searched for, and has made me feel much more confident about recommending the products I sell! There is a section regarding health problems and the recommended products for treating them, then another section of herbal substances and their recommended uses. The information is alphabetized, with shaded tabs on the edges of the pages for quick look-ups. It is so organized and easy to use, it's not only the first book I reach for when I need information, often it is the ONLY book I need!

This was the first book I purchased when I decided to "get into" herbs and supplements. I was looking for a concise, yet thorough, book of herbs and the ailments best treated by each. I wanted as much information as possible about the pros and cons of each herb, interactions and contradictions-not just a listing of the popular uses for each herb. While this book doesn't provide "how-to" recipes for salves, tinctures, teas, etc., it does give the beginner a great basis for understanding herbal uses and options in a very easy and user-friendly format. It has everything I was looking for in an herbal referenece book and it IS my bible. It has whet my appetite for more herbal reading material and possibly a career in herbal health. Recommend!!

If you are looking for a reference book to tell you WHAT popular and not-so-popular natural remedies like herbs, vitamins and supplements DO or DON'T do - this is one book you MUST have in your library. As the Guru for Lifetips.com Alternative Health site and as a health writer (Generationsr.com & Theamstream.com), I constantly refer to this wonderful book to guide me in my research to share tips with my readers - tips that are backed up with info provided by terrific book, including Safety Issues, Interaction Warnings, and Scientific Evidence that backs the worthiness or unworthiness of a particular herb or supplement. If you buy one health book, this should be the one you choose.

When Jenny is assigned to write a stroy for school on anything she wants, she doesn't know what to do. Jenny likes to draw, and writing has never been easy for her. When Jenny comes home from school, and her mom tells her Patches is missing, Jenny draws pictures of Patches, and they hung then up all over town. When Jenny is in her room, she draws things that might have happened to Patches. Three days later and still no Patches, and Jenny still has no story.
On Saturday morning Patches is found, but Jenny still has no story. Jenny's mom goes in her room that night while Jenny is cuddling with Patches. Jenny tell her mom she still has no story. Jenny's mom looks on the wall and see's all the pictures she tells Jenny that can be her story all she has to do is add words. So Jenny does and she does a very good job. I would recommend this book for children ages 4-9.

This is the perfect book for a teacher to use in the classroom. It helps children understand that when they have to write something, they don't always have to write then draw a picture to go with it, they might do better drawing first then putting words to it later!! The story is realistic and very fun to read with great illustrations!!!!!!!

Steven Kroll's Patches Lost And Found is an engaging picturebook with a unique illustration style - the art is drawn in such a way as if to resemble expert paper collages. Iconic characters and brilliant colors make the images practically leap off the page, adding the perfect mood to the tender story of a young girl's search for her lost pet guinea pig.

I loved this story as a child and have purchased four more copies for my neices. It is such a cute story and the pictures are WONDERFUL! I strongly recommed that you share this book with anyone that you love.

This story has a cute little witch in it named windy. Now windy wants to be nice but her aunts say that she has to be bad for she is a witch.Read this story and find out what happens when a witch with a love of candy decides to become a good witch! This was an excellent book.

It is 1849 and Mary Mclean and her family are fresh off the boat from Ireland. Mary is excited to hear about stories and traditions from Ireland that are told by other members of the Irish community where she lives. One of the things she gets told about is the St. Patrick's Day parade. Mary is excited about this and all the stuff that surrounding it. More than anything, she wants to be part of it so she asks Mr. Finnegan, a local shop owner, if she can ride on his cart in the parade with him. Mr. Finnegan agrees but only if Mary McLean can find a perfect shamrock. This is an almost impossible task because it is winter. Mary searches and searches and she can't find one. She finally stumbles across a leprechaun who says he'll give her one later. Months later, he is back the day before St. Patrick's Day. Mary captures him and asks for the promised shamrock. The leprechaun says he lost it and tricks Mary into turning away. Mary goes home dejected. Her father comes home with a surprise! He found a shamrock for her and Mary is able to be in the parade. She's very happy.
This book is priceless. The artwork is fabulous and reminiscent of Norman Rockwell. The artwork is very engaging. Each page is laid out exactly the same. On the left side, there is the text. On the right side, there is a color illustration. The moral of the story seems to be that good things do happen to good people. This is a wonderful theme. It also seems to have a theme of good things happen to those who wait. This is something important to instill in children because so often they want things right now this very instant. The story line is entertaining and easy to follow. It is a wonderful book to read.

This is a story of a little girl who searches for a four leaf clover so she can be in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The fantasy and excitement of a leprechaun appeals to my students. It lends very nicely to creative writing in the classroom. This is a must, especially for primary teachers.

This book is a must have for any serious student, patient, and doctors(yes please}
With over 50 books on nutrition,health etc. in my collection this is often the one I reach for first.Value for money. Highly recommended.

This book takes the mystery and mysticism out of herbs and nutritional supplements. The authors are objective in their description and count on the use of double-blind studies to determine if a particular substance has an effect on a particular condition. The book has a clever format - there is a section for conditions and a separate section for supplements, making it very easy to quickly find what you want. The book is fully cross-referenced and also lists all scientific publications. The writing style is most engaging, so the book makes a good read as well as a good reference.

This book was a very well written book that made me laugh. It was about Sanata deliverng his goodies and was having a really bad time at it. I read this book to my nieces and they loved it. They were laughing at the pictures and just having a good time. I recommend this book to anyone who loves to read about christmas and enjoys a little humor with it.

I was raised thinking that Christmas was not complete without this book. It never failed to make me laugh. This is a charmingly illustrated, humorous story about Santa having a bad night on his delivery rounds. A polar bear and a tag-along elf complicate his evening as he stumbles from one slapstick move to the next. He manages to get his work done and leave without causing any major damage, though, and the family has a great Christmas morning without knowing that Santa knocked over their tree just a short while before. Kids and adults alike that I've read this book to have adored it; I read it to my own family every Christmas. This is the kind of book that becomes a beloved addition to the holiday library, right next to the collector's copy of "The Night Before Christmas." I highly recommend it for years of seasonal enjoyment!

I think the vast majorities of stories I have heard about how Francis Scott Key came to write the words of "The Star Spangled Banner" begin with Key being held as a prisoner on a British ship during the attack on Ft. McHenry. In "By the Dawn's Early Light: The Story of The Star Spangled Banner," author Steven Kroll begins with Key, a well-known Washington lawyer, being informed that Dr. William Beanes had been arrested by the British. It seems the doctor had been treating British wounded after the attack on Washington, D.C., and had some unruly stragglers arrested. Key gets permission from President Madison to try and affect the doctor's release.

Kroll's narrative follows the events from August 13, 1814, when Key was informed of Beanes's plight, to when Key's poem, originally called "The Defense of Fort McHenry," was published in the "Baltimore American." I like the way Kroll weaves all sort of historical details into his narrative, making this the most memorable account of the writing of the national anthem that I have come across. The story being told is complimented by the oil paintings of Dan Andreasen, which are done in a style reminiscent of what you found in classic children's books during the Fifties. There is also a photographic reproduction of the original manuscript of Key's poem that her wrote in a hotel after the battle.

In his Author's Note Kroll explains that it was the fort's storm flag, measuring 25 by 17 feet, that was flying overhead during the battle. The flag that was raised in celebration, as Key sailed back into Baltimore, was the larger, garrison flag for Ft. McHenry (both flags were made by Mary Pickersgill). When I last visited the Smithsonian Institute I was memorably surprised by the display of the Ft. McHenry flag, which, I assume, was the aforementioned storm flag. At least, that is how I would interpret what I have read; I might be wrong.

"The Goat Parade" has been my 2 year old's favorite book for several months now. It is a creative adventure of a boy on his way to school. The illustrations are detailed enough that we notice new things every time we read it. It is unfortunate such a wonderful story is out of print.

One of the most imaginative books I ever read to my kids
Read it so many times the book wore out and now I just want a replacement.

A perfect book to introduce Groundhog Day on February 2! Illustrations are good, the plot is easy to understand and enjoyable, and this book could also be used in teaching character education. My diverse classroom of 20 students all loved this book, and continued to look at it during DEAR time. (Drop Everything And Read)