A sweet bedtime story with charming illustrations. The story has a lot of repetition and good opportunities to add fun sound effects making it lots of fun to read (over and over again!).

My two year old loves to listen to the story (even though it is more words than his typical picture books). I suspect this book is appealing to 2+ through 6 year olds.

A wonderful book! I love the illustrations and the onomonopias. However you spell that word. The dragons are darling. I'd kiss their scaly cheeks any night.

A terrific book for even the most beginning readers. Three charming don't-want-to-go-to-bed dragons enlist the sleep-inducing services of a good knight. Charming illustrations, wonderful choice of words for the early reader. Lots of genuine cuteness--and clever instead of cloying.

This bibliography of Thomas B. Mosher, one of the more interesting actors in the printing and graphic arts at the turn of the 20th century, is an essential tool for collectors, librarians, and book dealers. The author's meticulous, compulsive even, research uncovered much new information, both bibliographic and biographic, and presents a stunningly complete picture of the man, Mosher, and his importance. Bishop investigates, and throw much needed new light on, Mosher's reputation as a "literary pirate." Equally important Bishop examines Mosher's "graphic piracy" and identifies many of the artists, mostly British, whose designs were used by Mosher, often without attribution. Finally Bishop establishes Mosher's importance in disseminating, in America, the works of many known and unknown British writers. The appendices at the back of the book are, alone, worth the price of the book.

This bibliography of Thomas B. Mosher, one of the most interesting actors in the printing and graphic arts at the turn of the century, is an essential tool for collectors, librarians, and book dealers. The author's meticulous, compulsive even, research uncovered much new information, both bibliographic and biographic and presents a stunningly complete picture of the man, Mosher, and his importance. Bishop investigates, and throws new light on, Mosher's reputation as a "literary pirate." Equally importantly Bishop examines Mosher's "graphics piracy" and identifies many of the artists, mostly British, whose designs Mosher used, often without attribution. Finally Bishop establishes Mosher's influence in disseminating, in America, works of many known and unknown British writers. The appendices at the back of the book are, alone, worth the price of the book.

Bishop's massive volume breaks new ground in bibliography. Not only is it learned and comprehensive as a whole, individual entries amount to miniature data essays on the Mosher books. Bishop takes bibliography as far as it can go in non-electronic form.

This is a book for people that think scientists walk around in white coats spouting equations at each other and relating dysfunctionaly to the rest of the world. Learn about science as a way of life, a way of seeing the world and accepting its challenges. Yes, Africa is somewhat of a mess, but as Africa goes, so may go the planet. Tom Bass brings you beautifully into this chaos and gives you the flavor of life with scientists who have let it all hang out, put it all on the line, in their fascination with and commitment to an important way of looking at the world. It's a new genre: Guerilla Science.

Camping With the Prince, a 1990 book by the science journalist Thomas Bass, is a rare find and highly recommended. Most books on contemporary Africa are gloomy and angry. Some are hostile towards Africans, some towards Westerners, some towards both. Camping With the Prince is neither. Instead it is a fascinating look at things which are going right. Bass deserves praise for that alone. But his topics are fascinating in their own right. In seven chapters, Bass investigates seven areas of scientific research in various parts of sub-Saharan Africa. They range from sustainable forestry in Mali, to the response of nomad communities in Kenya to food shortages, Nigerian research on insect pests and virology, and on to paleoanthropology and the mating habits of the multicolored cichlid fish of Lake Malawi. To the extent there are villains in this book, they are international specialists in foreign aid, who have spent forty years delivering bad advice on agricultural policy and building dams that spread the guinea worm. But in fact the villains are very few. Much more common are people like Thomas Risley Odhiambo, a Kenyan entomologist who founded the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Nairobi, which carries out world-class research on low-impact pest controls. Bass asks Dr. Odhiambo how Kenya -- and by extension Africa generally -- can afford such a program when many Kenyans have no potable drinking water. Odhiambo makes an equally obvious reply: '"My own feeling is that we have to run on twin tracks," he says. "We have the longer-range problems that depend on science and technology. We must solve them. At the same time we must tackle these problems arising from urbanization and dislocation from the land. If we take only one track and not the other, we will be in worse trouble, because we will have no future in terms of strategies for the long run." Odhiambo's realistic but hopeful attitude -- a recognition of contemporary problems, coupled with the faith that Africa can overcome and transcend them -- is typical of the people Bass meets. They are Africans like Odhiambo and the Nigerian virologist Oyewale Tomori, Westerners like Jeremy Swift, an Englishman who has spent fifteen years living among nomads in the dry savannas, and even East Asians like Odhiambo's Chinese colleague Lu Qing Guang, who conducts research on insects like the trichogramma wasp which prey on common pests. The book has one minor flaw, in that it presents readers with seven more or less independent chapters rather than a coherent narrative. Bass also demands some effort from the reader, as his book addresses complex scientific issues without condescension. Those who will be put off by discussions of nematodes, Lorenzian biological aggression theory or the life cycle of the tsetse fly will find parts of the book pretty dense. But most readers who take up a book like this will view technical detail a strength rather than a weakness. And altogether, Camping With the Prince is a well-written, welcome respite from the bleak tone of most writing on modern Africa. Bass has done a fine job and deserves readers.

Princess in the Pigpen is the best, I want to give it 5 stars. Elizabeth was really sick and Sukie first gave her a bath and dried her off and then put her in bed.
When she lay down in the bed, this light struck her in the face when Sukie opened the curtains. When she rolled over away from the light, she was in a different place. This man was standing by her.
He asked her "What are you doing here, miss?" in amazement. She started calling for her dog and Sukie but they didn't come. She tried so many times but they still didn't come. Than this woman came in and put her hand on her forehead. The lady said that she (Elizabeth) was ill so they took her to the doctor and she took a look at her. She took off Elizabeth's dress and gave her some medicine to make her feel better.
After they took her to the doctors, they took her to get their daughter. They hate each other at first, but after a little bit later, they become friends. They have a lot of fun together.
The girl goes into the barn to get Elizabeth back home to get some medicine for her mother. They do a lot to get back home. I know I left out a lot but I'm running out of time. Trust me, you'll love this book!!!!!!

this book details the story of a young princess from the 1600's who is transported into the future to the year 1988. the charming fairy tale of sorts follows her story as she befriends the family whose pigpen she has appeared in, manages to find her way back home, and saves her dying mother in the process. well written to be pleasurable reading, its the perfect choice for that special little girl in your life.

Clearly written and concise. Dr. Prince is a great pioneer in the development of MRA. Book begins with a general discussion of contrast enhanced 3D MRA and then has specific chapters on different anatomic areas. Book covers the key issues in detail such as timing of contrast administration and ways to improve images such as elliptical centric filling of k-space etc.

This is a marvelous speciman. Mr. Monsell, the author is to be commended for doing such an outstanding job in editing and putting this well-informed book together. A must for any Hamlet fan

My children love to have this book read to them at bedtime!! They love the story of the to competing brothers and the silly ending. The pictures are beautiful and very colorful. A wonderful childrens book!

Tomas Aarrestad's new book is a great bedtime story for our children. Boys and girls will love to hear this story. The illistrations follow along well with the story for little eyes to watch and wonder. Enjoy!

I read this book to my child's first grade class. The children were very enthusiastic. They very much enjoyed the illustrations and the resolution of the conflict generated by the greed of the two competing kings.

Includes new Afterward explaining how Lawrence was abducted by desert-savvy aliens!

It is a commonplace to refer to T.E. Lawrence as one of the most enigmatic figures of twentieth century history. One sometimes wonders if it is his enigmatic character that continues to make him interesting, rather than what he achieved in his lifetime.

This is, as far as I know, the first attempt by a psychiatric professional to write a life of Lawrence. So much about Lawrence's personality - his illegitimacy, his craving for anonymity after the war even as he contrarily managed to worm his way into the spotlight so many times, his name change ostensibly in honor of G.B. Shaw, and probably most of all his experience at Deraa, made him an object of general interest, not to say lurid speculation. Lawrence, with his usual flair, manages to give us enough about his interior life in "Seven Pillars" to pique our interest without actually telling us anything.

While I must admit that I enjoyed the book, I must also say that I walked away from it feeling that I did not know any more about Lawrence after finishing it than I did before. The author covers a great deal of terrain, but I think that we're all not any closer to understanding Lawrence. Maybe the definitive biography is still waiting to be written. Maybe it never will be.

John E Mack has written a definitive and masterful biography of T. E. Lawrence, a man of fascinating complexity. The movie, Lawrence of Arabia, portrays a "mighty hero." Lawrence's role in the Arab Revolt are put into the context of his childhood, the Paris Conference, and the RAF years. Mack does not diminish Lawrence's achievements nor does he glorify them. Lawrence's post-war years were spent escaping his fame and what he endured. His psychical scars from the war deaden him to emotion and pleasure and his idealistic romanticism turned to nihilism. Lawrence's post-war penitence and alienation lead me to believe that he suffered from post traumatic stress disorder as a result of his brushes with death and his loss of physical and emotional integrity. He sought to break through his numbness by riding high performance motorcycles at breakneck speeds through the countryside and subjecting himself to scourgings.

If you saw the movie, read this book.

I was eager to get this one after reading the first book. It was definitely a page turner, and kept me up very late a couple of nights. Contrary to the editorial, I agree with the reviewer that said that not all characters are either totally good or totally evil, but many are. One or two characters surprised me late in the book. It's true that the male protagonist is a pure prince who can do no evil, but the other main character in the book is more complex. Like it or not, reformation-era theology permeates the book. However, it was fun to read. The main gripe that I have with it is that it is too short, and moved along too fast. The world of the Seven Kingdoms could be better developed...as it stands, each kingdom seems pretty much as any other. Nevertheless, I enjoyed reading it. Moves fast and is fairly enjoyable light reading.

A Devil's Mouth continues the saga of the Seven Kingdoms. Although only two books into the tale, I'm hooked and waiting for Williams to finish all seven books.

I teach English Literature and love a good story. I love intriguing characters, exciting plots, and challenging ideas. The Devil's Mouth delivers all three. Anyone (read the editorial review on Amazon, if you doubt me) who says that this book is a superficial mini-sermon is obviously reading with his eyes closed. I suspect that the Cahners Business Review was written to repudiate the Christian view, not to review Williams' book. Even a quick read of the cover would reveal that a heroine who happens to be involved in prostitution disproves the Cahners' claim for good characters who are too good and bad characters with no redeeming values. Perhaps Williams is too subtle for such a reviewer.

As a professor and as a reader, I suggest this book to you. Let Cahners suggest an accounting textbook. Devil's Mouth is literature of the first order.

When I read The Crown of Eden, my biggest disappointment was that Williams had not yet published a follow-up book. Finally, here it is, and it's even better than The Crown of Eden.

Welcome back to the Seven Kingdoms. It has been a year and a few months since The Crown of Eden's end, and a certain king (who will remain nameless because I don't want to spoil anything for those of you who haven't read the first book) is a new father and continuing his quest (which will also not be mentioned, for the same above reason). This book follows-up on the celebrated heros and advesaries of The Crown of Eden but focuses on two new characters and their plights. Just as The Crown of Eden had wonderfully deep discussions about fate verses free will and the ends justifying the means verses doing what is "right", The Devil's Mouth has incredible truths balancing mercy and justice, suffering and forgiveness, and temptation and blessing. Williams does a beautiful job bringing his characters to life and pulling his audience into their world and perils. I have several especially memorable sentances underlined in my copy. This story is about a commoner named Evalonne, whose life is so terrible that at one point the only reason she does not give-up and die is that she fears going to hell. Opposite her is Prince Lanson, of a lesser of the Kingdoms than Meridan, whose purity and chivalry rival Aradon's. The Kirk, a religious establishment that rules by fear and condemns sinners without mercy, is a strong presence in Prince Lanson's kingdom. Ultimately, Lanson must decide whether the Kirk is right or wrong in its practices and teachings, and his choice, influenced by the fallen woman Evalonne, changes the fate of all of the Seven Kingdoms. Weaved into the story are adventures, deceptions, prophecies, joys, and gut-wrenching hardships. This is a glorious read for any fan of fantasy, middle-ages, chivalry, adventure, or philosophy. As a side note, I strongly recommend that when you get this book, you DO NOT READ THE BACK OF IT. It spoils a few things and misrepresents the fullness of this book.

I've read this piece of "flawed, outrageous humanity" no less than a hundred times, and have yet to find anything more truly gorgeous, more terrible, more moving, or more hilarious. Pat Conroy chooses the most beautiful words of the English language and strings them together like jewels; the story crafts the lovely as well as the hideous. Mr. Conroy tells a story that is so engaging that it is nearly impossible to stop reading. Somehow this book is especially appealing to those people whose families and backgrounds are less than perfect-yet even these people are able to find something to identify with in this book. I would recommend this to anyone over 18, due to some mature subjects.

If you like short stories, you'll love this book--it's a compilation of them. If you like novels, I've never read anything so accessible yet so challenging. If you think your life was hard, read this book. If you love beauty, poetry, nature, words, literature, or the south, read this. Mr. Conroy's other books are also several notches above excellent.

PS-skip the movie. I've only ever seen one movie that was as good as the book, and this wasn't it.

Pat Conroy's novel, which is a long read if you've seen the book or if you've read it, is a rich and romantic story telling of the lives of Tom Wingo, a Southern man with a dark past, and his love affair with New York psychiatrist Susan Lowenstein. But then novel is much more than that. It looks at the world of children, innocent in play and fancy in imagination, their trauma with an abusive father, issues of morality and of parental love. The novel is very narrative, Tom Wingo is a character whose mind can fill an entire palace of memories. There are many elements of the story that people nowaday can relate to. Look at the characters of Tom's mother, his sister Savannah and the charming urbane Dr. Lowenstein and her father-deprived son and you will see how closely connected to reality this novel can be. It is a romance, and in fact, in its depiction of an affair almost close to Bridges of Madison County. This novel will make you cry, will make you think and will warm your heart. So pick up a copy and read it before bed, perhaps listening to the music of Bach, who is the favored composer of Dr. Lowenstein's son. You will fall in love with Conroy's imagery and romanticism. A five star read.

I first read this book in the winter of 1988 -- along with a majority of my friends. At that time I proclaimed it to be my favorite book of all time and hurried to read all of Pat Conroy's other works.

I just finished The Prince for the 3rd time a few weeks ago. While Tom Wingo's images stayed with me for ten years (Tolitha laughing with her legs in the air, sibling love and devotion), I found myself getting more out of this book than I ever had before. I like Conroy's writing a lot, and am able to overlook his five-dollar words to get to the heart of the story.

Pat Conroy writes a beautiful story about a boy's love for his brother and sister and his strange relationship with his parents. This book touches upon all our raw emotions -- love, hate, friendship and lust. You will dive into this book and feel what Tom Wingo feels, cry when Tom Wingo cries and laugh uproariously at the foolishness of some characters.

As I say to all my friends, read The Prince of ! ! Tides, then let's talk.