I love this book. I really liked how all the authors used the same contest in all of the stories. This is a great read. For Amos, Forster, and Hailstock fans you will not be disappointed. Much love from a Fan!

This anthology was simply beautiful. I especially enjoyed the first one, written by Robyn Amos. It usually ends up that way. Two friends after long awaited years discover that they have deep-seated feelings for each other. That is a beautiful thing. Well, I enjoy the holiday anthology's by arabesque's super talented authors. Keep up the good work.

I have been reading this book to our grandchildren since our first grandchild was born - he is now 19 years of age(he was four or five when I bought the book). Our youngest is now two and a half years old. It's a fun book to read with the children and my way of letting them all know how thankful I am for each and every one. I highly recommend it to any Grandma out there.

Charming illustrations of grandchildren interacting with their grandmother in common activities such as baking cookies, a zoo trip, talking on the phone, playing a game etc. Grandmothers and children of different ethic backgrounds are portrayed which broadens the scope of the book even further. Hugs and hand holding are pictured to enhance the overall feelings of love and caring. Every child would feel extra special receiving this little gem from a loving grandmother.

Grammar and language, writing, references, poetry, reading, and children's lierature are the topics for which websites are integrated into lesson plans for primary students. The ideas are creative and interesting and are conveniently packaged in this useful book.

Teachers seldom have time to search the Internet for hours, looking for great teaching ideas. This book brings together useful resources for intermediate language arts, in formats ready to photocopy and use in the classroom. Topics include early language, folk tales, writing, newspapers and genealogy.

When it was discovered that young Patrick O'Fallon inherited a vast fortune from his grandfather, his older sister Evleen wanted to accompany him on the journey to England. While in England, Evleen takes a liking to Lord Thomas Alberdsley, son of the Marquess of Wythe. The older man, however, objected to a marriage between the couple, simply because Evleen was Irish. Shirley Kennedy's very descriptive, evocative writing is a refreshing look at the contrasts of English and Irish lifestyles of the Regency era. It is also very nice to see a strong willed Irish heroine who defies stereotypes among the backdrop of London society and the personalities of her own country.

Shirley Kennedy has not failed us in her newest novel,The Irish Upstart. As with her other books The Rebellious Twin and The Selfless Sister she has once again given us a winner. The Irish Upstart has humor, charm, and greed woven into a heartbreaking family story. One of Shirley Kennedy's talents lies in the development of her characters. She makes each character come alive in this book.Evleen,the oldest daughter,is a true Irish upstart. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to Ms. Kennedy's next adventure in writing.

This is a sincere and transparent story of a woman's thirst and hunger for God's truth. Shirley Borgialli opens up her life to the reader, and this book is a welcomed literary find to all of us who have made similar choices and have given into our own selfish needs and wants or have followed the enemy's wiles. However, this story of her life shows how God is always in control of our walk, and when our heart desires His true will and plan, He will always show it to us. She exposes the spiritual abuse that she has experienced first hand, and how the Lord turned those experiences around to help her grow and become closer to Him. Shirley uses scriptural passages and truths throughout her book and the reader can definitely see that God inspired each chapter she wrote. I couldn't put this book down once I began reading it. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who isn't afraid of the truth.

This book is an excellent view of one woman's Christian walk. It draws the reader in with her ancestors and keeps them captivated through her life. It is a great testimony and is very well written. A great read! I highly recommend it!

I feel sad because "Kinderculture" is the type of book that should be a bestseller or it should be a reference guide for experts who write books that aim for the layperson.

This is a collection of essays on the theme that childhood is a creation of society and today it is the corporations who are constructing childhood.Topics examined include Disney movies,"educational" television,Beavis and Butthead,video games,television wrestling, Barbie, and Macdonald's.Children are shamelessly being exploited for profit with no consideration for their welfare.Graphic violence and sexism is promoted in many video games.The writers want to expose the hypocrisy and exploitation of the corporations who have taken over the minds of children.Macdonald's promotes a family friendly image, yet employees have to put the company well ahead of family interests.Never have a generation of children been subject to such intense exploitation, as this book shows.The writers hope that more parents and teachers question what is being done to the kids.

I like this book sooo much that I bought several copies, English and Spanish to give it to my friends' children. Prince Ron will learn to treat his princesses right after this lesson. It also teaches you that you can beat a dragon by using your brain!

This is a fabulous book! It is easy to read and the illustrations are fantastic. Every little girl should read this because Elizabeth is a very able and smart little girl who will not put up with any garbage from a man!

This book helped me make family memories that will last a lifetime. They give practical suggestions you can use and build upon. They include some of their personal testimony and share how they built memories with their families.

What a great book! This is definitly the best book I've seen on creative and Christian ideas to involve your family, friends and neighbors! Each holiday is listed with fun family traditions and ideas to involve your family and friends. What a perfect way to bring your family close together!

I entered the field of Developmental Disabilities with over 20 years in nursing and a certification in continuing education and staff development. Neither my nursing education nor continuing education included enough content to make me an "expert" in this field. I joined the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA) and signed up our nurses to undergo certification. This book was instrumental in refining our nursing practice. In conjunction with this book, I would recommend Batshaw (Children with Disabilities)for medical information and Beirne-Smith, Ittenbach and Patton (Mental Retardation) for an overview on special education. Carolyn E Munroe, M.Ed, RN, CDDN ceamunroe@aol.com

With over 20 years in nursing, I was suprised at how much there was to learn when I started working for the ARC (Assosciation for Retarded Citizens). This book helped me learn while also developing resources for the group home staff. I highly recommend it. It's a classic and worth waiting for.

Nicely written and beautifully illustrated children's fable. Everything you want in a children's book. I'm giving it to my grandaughter!

This book is wonderful! I read it all the time.Why I give this book 5 stars is because this book is really fun to read and I think that children might like this book too.The ant talks about how he might eat it when he is jut so small.