As the manager, gardens division, of Rockefeller Center, I found the book to be an accurate, delightful chronicle of the world's most beautiful Christmas Tree. It's the heart and soul of New York, and thus, the world! David Murbach

This is a fine coffee table book about a subject that would appeal to anyone who has enjoyed the wonderful Christmas Tree and Holiday decoratations in Rockefeller Center, NY. The photos are excellent - especially the older ones. Nice stories about the people behind the scenes, and how the trees get selected.

This book tells the whole story of how the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has become America's number 1 parade. It tells how it has grown. The story of the floats, the ballons and the guest artists. A book the whole family can enjoy.

This is a good photographic book celebrating the Macy's Parade. The pictures of the balloons and floats over the years are great--my nephew has enjoyed it as much as I have. A good gift for kids and adults alike--I'm giving a few as gifts.

Thank you for sharing your story, Mrs. Daluge. It's amazing to think that you could do so much to help the Jews and POW's right under the noses of their enemies. My 86-year-old father read it first, and he insisted the rest of the family HAD to read it. He was right.

This is a definite MUST read for adults and children alike. Agnes Daluge tells her story as a teenage spy with such spirit it is hard to put down. The happenings of World War II as seen through the eyes of a teenager can provide an excellent opportunity to review with your children and grandchildren. Not only does she give a factual account of her trials and tribulations but Agnes has a way of weaving humor within. Her down to earth writing makes you realize she was a child at heart first, and a spy and god-send for hundreds second. It's an amazing story that enables you to review history in a unique way. Thank you, Agnes, for opening up your life to your readers!

Churchill's ministerial brilliance overshadowed his literary achievements to such an extent that many don't realize that he was a writer. Da Vinci's talents as an inventor, painter, and sculptor fully eclipsed his terrific accomplishments as a musician and lyrist. Likewise, Scott is widely portrayed as being little more than a chortling meterologist, one known mainly for trumpeting the birthdays of elderly viewers in between his forecasts. This tome gives the lie to this perception, revealing Scott as a thoughtful writer, as well as an unabashed patriot. For sweet America herself in all of her vastness is Scott's own 'hood - and he's that homeboy on the corner, layin' down rhymes, hookin' down forties, pullin' out his jammy, and aiming it at the sky.

This guide is a great companion for anyone seeking unique and clever discoveries in the mid-atlantic region. The book dives into nature, history, unique facts and unknown charms that most travel guides hardly touch.

Willard Scott shares his story of his life. Of growing up in Virginia in love with nature and God. Of being so excited about TV and radio that he took any and every job he could on his way to the top. Of finding in traditional values and close family ties the strenth and peace to succeed in the big time without losing himself to sucess.

The book is a joy to read.

The premise of a murder at a reenactment has much potential. Unfortunately, no interesting scenarios or characters exploiting this premise are presented in this book. Nor will you learn anything at all about reenacting or the War Between the States. Neither author could have possibly researched the book by attending an actual reenactment as either a spectator or a participant.

While nothing in this book is offensive (the reason I gave it 2 stars), this is extremely light, non-engaging reading. In fact, is seems to be written for young readers rather than adult mystery readers. One author would surely be better than the "as told to" collaboration attempted here.

Willard Scott, along with Bill Crider, does a wonderful job of giving us that small town feeling. I enjoyed this book immensely (as I did the first one). It is an enjoyable series, and I really liked the idea of a battle reenactment. Willard Scott does an admirable job of modeling Stanley Waters after himself, faults and all. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who would like a nice, light weekend read.

Am sorry to hear from Bill Crider that this series will not be continued. I really enjoyed both of them.

To be honest I read this book because I enjoy Willard Scott on NBC's Today's Show and other endeavors. I found the book entertaining and tried to figure out "who done it." It also caught my attention because I too would like to own a B&B somewhere. Perhaps not in Virginia but in upstate New York. All that on the side "Murder Under Blue Skies," was a good read but not what I would call a page turner until near the end when the killer was about to be caught. This was the first Stanley Waters mystery. "Murder in the Midst" which follows is next on my to read list.

You can definitely tell that the protagonist (Stanley Waters) was modeled after Willard Scott, but in this his first book (in collaboration with Bill Crider), I think Mr. Scott has a hit. From the opening page where the victim falls face first into a bowl of salsa dip, through the rest of the book in fictional Higgins, Virginia, it is definitely a trip worth making. The characters, despite all their faults and complexities, are fun to follow. This is an excellent first book, and is great if you are looking for a quick, fun read.

I am thankful for books like this one. I quickly tire of all the sex and violence our society is saturated with daily. It was refreshing to me to read "Murder Under Blue Skies" because I didn't have to worry about vulgar language, gratuitous sex, or unnecessary violence. I enjoyed the easy and relaxing read! Way to go Mr. Scott!!!!!! I look forward to "Murder in the Mist".

6/3/03 The amazon editorial review listing of the celebrities , (plus the celebrities listed on the back jacket which they did not include(Wally Amos,Pat Boone,Soupy Sales, The Amazing Kreskin, Fred Rogers ,plus about 10 others (incl of Dick Martin)make it a book that many will purchase without even browsing(I borrowed it based on the well illustrated jacket)....The ordinary people give "much food for thought"(although I could not find the one written by the former mayor of Pittsburg...,many have stopped to 'smell the roses'..many have become the workholic that they felt retirement's funds and funs would rid them the addiction of...then there's Sofia Gelman(Pg 152)a retired neurologist 's whose poem begins "Don't laugh at me,I'm taking classes at the police academy,Imagine me in my 70's, Still eager to fulfill my life motto'Not to miss' ,which was the next profile after a quote from Mark Twain: "Wrinkles should merely indicate where the smiles have been".