julia margaret cameron's women contains 63 different plates representing magnificent victorian portraits photographed back in 1864 to 1874. every plates are monochromed in sepia or black & white. ...5 pages are consacrated to her models biographies,her favorite ones like: julia prinsep jackson (mother of virginia woolf & painter vanessa bell), mary ann hillier (her maid,cameron described her as one of the most beautiful & constant of her models.) , Alice Pleasance Liddell (aka the little girl from whom Lewis Caroll wrote "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" in 1865)..etc.. - 5 other pages focuses on cameron's Literary & mythological subjects:from "DAPHNE" (nymph pursued by the god Apollo) to "OPHELIA" (from shakespeare's "Hamlet")..all are well explained and presented...the rest of the 242 pages are dedicated to margaret's life, her debuts,her Illustrations to tennyson's "Idylls of the king", her different relations... - all fans of painting & photography should own this book! it is a unique reference! cameron was and still is one of the greatest portrait photographers of all time...

other interesting books in this genre: "Reflections in a looking Glass" a centennial celebration of Lewis carroll. , "Photo Historica" landmarks in photography , "a new history of photography" edited by michel frizot.

This amazing book is well worth the investment. These photos still have the power to knock one over the head with their dizzying beauty. Too often people look to the men who made up the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood for an ideal of the Victorian woman. For a fresh look, one should explore Victoriana through the eyes of the women themselves. Cameron's photography is the perfect counterpart to Christina Rosetti's poetry. Enjoy.

Most photographs here were made in ca. 1870. Looking through the book, I imagine that at that time photography was still so new, so unprecedented, that no one yet had idea of what portrait photography was to become. An art? Or a detailed recording of what the eye perceives? In this ambiguity, Julia Margaret Cameron shows herself in this volume to be great artist, a portrait photographer second to none. In the faces of her women, I can see stories and history as recorded nowhere else.

Most notable is the series of images of Julia Jackson. (She also appears on the front and back covers.) One can see her life evolve over the time span of the photos. These images become even more interesting upon learning she was mother of Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf. So here at last is the real Mrs. Ramsey.

I bought this book a few years ago for my daughter and it has become a family favorite. The book helps children learn to count in a fun way all the while teaching them the terms of golf. The pages count from one to ten from tees to irons all with wonderful pictures. This book makes a great gift. Also, recommend The ABC's of golf also by Greene. A great way to interest children at a young age to the game of golf.

I was lucky to be chosen to preview a copy before publication, and from the first few lines, I was hooked. The in-depth look at this man, and of the author herself, was a memorable read. The man of the book was in the national news (Wolfgang Schug, the Lakeport, CA physician indicted for murder in the death of his 11-month old patient went on trial in 1998) and this is when the story opens. The author is first shocked to read the headline of the Los Angeles Times on January 7th, then pleased to think her ex-husband is in trouble. But she realizes judgment based on a news story and ten year-old memories isn't fair. She recounts her courtship with the young German doctor (met him on, of all things, a blind date), her marriage and move with him and her young daughter to Cheyenne, Wyoming from Southern California, where he begins a three-year residency. What happens to him--the way he slowly changes--and how that affects herself and her child makes for an "I just gotta see what happens next" experience for the reader. And the climactic chapter, "Keys" was a heartstopper. Just be sure you can read the rest of the book from the chapter before "Keys" to the end without interruption! But excitement aside, the author treated her account of that time, and of him, with dignity and sensitivity, and that is what made this story so memorable and touching. I saw myself in her many times. And I recognized men I have known and issues I have faced myself, as I absorbed every word. The author's writing style not only flows beautifully, it speaks from the heart and for the heart. I recommend this book for anyone (men, too) who want a glimpse into real life. Forget Hollywood--go for reality. It's in this book, and you won't be disappointed!

There are so few books today (even for kids) that are about unabashed joy, rather than scary things. This is a delightful, refreshing story with suitably adorable illustrations. I want to buy it for all the young children (and even some of the adults) I know!

I've read this book 3 times and I still love it. I like this book because I was tired of the old same fantasy with "pure white vs pure black", tired of elf and drow, tired of all the old style. I found this book refreshing and now my only wish is to travel in the dry and hot country of Khardan ans Zohra. The writig is wonderful and the caracters are extremly developed. I really liked Pukah and Mathiew! I think it's a must read.

The Rose of the Prophet trilogy is one of my all time favorites. No matter how many times I read these books, I find then exciting, creative, and just plain different. Weis and Hickman put a very interesting twist on fantasy literature in this quality series.

Since the beginning of time twenty gods have ruled in heaven, each absolute in their own
sphere, but also limited by their inability to see beyond their own ideals. One god,
however, upsets the balance and mortals are required to set it right.

Zohra, Khardan and Matthew - an unlikely group of heroes. Hate and love rage between
Zohra and Kardan - and Matthew ultimately binds them with his love for both transcending
the problems of a lifetime brought up in bigotry.

A spellbinding book, from beginning to end. Adventure, intrigue, romance and comedy
combine to create a tapestry of joy and tears. The power and pain of an impossible love
and an ability to overcome this and build a true and lasting friendship provides an unlikely
hero who proves that sometimes inner demons are more difficult to fight that those without.

A MUST for all readers, even if fantasy is not usually your "thing". There are few books
I have read, which have so captured my imagination.

Having read the first two books of this series I couldn't wait for this one and I was not disappointed after getting it. The book is simply great and different from the other fantasy books I've read... the style, the characters and more. I read it in about a week and was eager for the next part. But that's where I was wrong... it was the final part of the series.

I somehow have an unhappy feeling, the ending is just not an ending. The series seems to stop in the middle... as if suddenly all the inspiration was gone. Where the series could, and in my opinion should, go on in a next book this isn't the case. For example, the book speaks of a massive battle to come, but then suddenly ends...

That's also why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5... the ending was just such a disappointment for me. The book would be getting 5 stars if it wasn't the final part for it is great to read, from the first to the last page. However, the abrubt ending ruined quite a bit for me... sadly. But I enjoyed every page in every part...

I only recently discovered these amazing authors who have managed to keep me panting for more (not a usual occurance with me). This trilogy totally swept me away and I was pleased that someone had finally decided to base a book in the desert, using people that are similar to my own ancestors who also lived in the Sahara Desert. But my only dissappointment was the fact that it is over....So please Margaret Weis & Tracey Hickman, if you read this review, give us some more adventures in this exotic series, I am waiting with anticipation

The last in the "Rose of the Prophet" series, this book brings to a climatic conclusion the war between the gods, as well as the war on earth, and the war on the immortal plane. With thier usual good humor and descriptive writing, Hickman & Wies transport you to a world of Djinn and desert nomads. These books keep you coming back for more, and each new read reveals something new.

... this book needed a better editor, however, the stories included certainly make up for it. It was very obvious how talented Mitchell was. I only regret that parts of the stories were missing. I think this book is more for fans of Margaret Mitchell rather than fans of Gone With the Wind as the stories aren't nearly as sophisticated and deal with completely different subject matter.

Being a collector of GWTW memorabilia, I'm always anxious to find anything about its author and to see how her incredibly creative mind worked. To find the material in the manner in which Jane Eskridge and her beau did only adds to the fascination of the book. The history and pictures included are informative, and although some of Margaret's stories are incomplete, the talent exhibited for such a very young age only makes the reader shake his/her head in amazement. She considered herself a "made writer" instead of a "born writer" but was badly mistaken. All of us who have struggled through the years with writing wish we had been so blessed. Jane Eskridge did a remarkable job in editing this latest work of Margaret Mitchell.

I have been a fan of Gone With the Wind and Margarett Mitchell since I was a junior in high school, the same year the book celebrated its 50th anniversary. Since then I have re-read GWTW (many times) and anything else I have been able to get my hands on pertaining to GWTW and Margaret Mitchell and I have to say this book was a great find!

The actual writings are a bit hard to follow as there are bits and pieces - and in some cases whole chapters missing, but all and all it is a very nice glimpse of her talent and love of writing even at a very early age. What I was most impressed with were the pictures and background information provided about Ms. Mitchell's life and life in Atlanta at the time. The physical quality of the book is very nice as well - the pages are a slick heavy stock paper and the deckled eges were a very nice touch. I have no complaints and can only hope that somewhere in the recesses of another old building in Atlanta there are more such treasures to be found.

I remember this story fondly from my own childhood. The different strategies that Harry tries to rid himself of the sweater he does'nt like are still very amusing to me today. I'm going to share it with my classroom.

I love everything about Harry. The illustrations are wonderful and the pallet is unmistakable. The story is sweet and entertaining. Even though it has been years since I last read it, I remember it clearly & fondly. I intend to buy a copy & keep it for my own children.

Of all the Harry Books, this one is my fave. Harry, a white dog with black spots, gets a present from Grandma--a sweater with big roses all over it. He hates it. He gets laughed at when he wears it, so he tries losing it...several times. He is finally rid of the sweater in an imaginative plot sequence that involves a mother bird. It's a sequence that also spares Grandma's feelings, thank goodness! The story ends with Harry receiving a new sweater from Grandma, one he likes very much. It's a white sweater with black spots. The ending is no doubt a reason why the book is a favorite of mine. My two-year-old likes all the Harry Books. The stories contain wonderful twists of plot but are written in simple language. Also, there are only a couple of sentences on each page and the illustrations correspond beautifully to the text (a rare treat, given that the author was not the illustrator), so even though they are recommended for young schoolchildren, toddlers will be able to enjoy these books.

I discovered this book quite by accident. My mom is a huge mystery fan, but she didn't really get into Blood Red Roses. One day I got bored and for lack of any other, I picked up this book. Honestly, it shocked me with its beauty. It has wonderful historical detail and characters so vivid you're ready to swear they existed. Another great thing was I could read this book without having read Hearts and Bones, its predecessor, though I would recommend starting at the beginning of the series.

The story is really wonderful. Hannah Trevor is a midwife in a small Maine town in 1786. Her loyalist husband ran off to Canada and apparently died there. But Hannah finds love in the arms of Major Daniel Josselyn, a quiet man with a scarred past, a stunning inner strength...and an ailing wife. What everyone knows is that Daniel is the father of Hannah's daughter Jennet. But when a murder rocks the small town, a murder to which mute Jennet is the only witness, everyone's faith is tested. Hannah has to fight for her rights as a woman in the 1700s as well as justice for a man she had long thought dead using all her skills as a healer and all her stubborn intelligence.

The prose style of this novel is haunting. The narratives are intense and revealling and faultlessly detailed. Hannah is a woman of uncommon strength, a very well drawn character. Daniel is skillfully done, torn, confused and hypnotic and also one of my all-time favorites. Little Jennet's narratives are fascinating, too. I also loved the portrayal of Charlotte Josselyn. It was so well done, one can't help but wish her well.

I would suggest anyone who is a fan of mystery and/or historical fiction should read this book. It's wonderful and completely unforgettable.

Those who have read Hearts and Bones, the first novel in the series, will already know that Hannah Trevor is one of those haunting characters you simply cannot get out of your mind. Strong and wounded, fearful and brave, she is a walking bundle of contradictions, anger, and tenderness.

Reading one of Margaret Lawrence's novels about Trevor is like taking a long walk in an 18th century Maine midwife's shoes. The walk is not always pleasant, but it is always rewarding and fascinating. In this second novel, we begin by learning the fate of Hannah's long-gone husband James Trevor, a British sympathizer in the War for Independence. This news shocks Rufford to its core, and stirs up the barely controlled anger of the community. The news of James is accompanied by the gruesome murder of a poor family, and soon Hannah Trevor is the leading suspect. It is only with the help of her lover, Daniel Josselyn, that Hannah is exonerated from the suspicion that she is a murderer.

Lawrence knows her subject well, and conveys it with a passion and feeling that are remarkable. I wept and I rejoiced with Hannah during this novel, which I literally could not put down. Treat yourself to a wonderful weekend with this extraordinary midwife--you will not be disappointed.

"Blood Red Roses" surpasses the first book in the series. The novel wonderfully evokes the era in great detail. All the characters, even Hannah's daughter Jennet, grow more complex--and the (dark) passions that impel them are touching. The mystery itself was subtly plotted--I couldn't figure out "whodunnit" until almost the end, and even then I wasn't certain about the motive.

I found myself crying at one point in the story 'cause I was overwhelmed by how much cruelty Hannah faces. Here is a woman who toils to heal the townspeople, yet they consistently insult and demean her. How precarious was the position of women then.

What I admire the most about Lawrence's stories is how sympathetically she portrays her characters. They may do terrible things, but Lawrence reveals how they're not simply monsters. It's the poverty and desperation of the time that causes them to enact cruelty.

I must say that sadness pervades throughout the narrative. This is an excellent novel, but a dark one at that.