A very slick novel about diamond smuggling from South Africa. As a pilot of many years however, I particularly liked the way the author not only introduced the hero/pilot as character who had contracted that disease known simply as a Fear of Flying, but made the reader feel and smell the fear. A must-read for any one who has travelled by air. Front or back!

Before I read this book I considered myself to lack knowledge about getting into racing. Since then I have become a successful driver and have driven in four NASCAR Busch Series events.

With several editions of this book available, this review refers to the original 1920 publication. The book is an enjoyable and delightful account of Jedediah Smith and the men in his immediate circle who, over a period of eight years, explored and trapped the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific during the years 1823-1831. Although I did come across a few historical inaccuracies, this can be attributed to the fact that some documentation, letters, journals, etc. did not surface till later dates. For instance, James Clyman was with Smith during many of these exploits, and his "Journal of a Mountain Man" wasn't published until 1928. Dale Morgan's "Jedediah Smith And The Opening Of The West" which was published in 1953, gives the reader a more in depth study (with more historical documentation available at the time) into the character, achievements and defeats of this remarkable man. Neihardt's writing style is to be commended though, as he is very descriptive and expressive.

A thrilling adventure! More thrilling even than all her other books combined!

John Eastwood provides the engaging illustrations for Titus Rules!, a story of a Queen's favorite dog, and Titus' bravery in keeping on the alert. Warm characterization blends with whimsical humor with a peppering of black and white drawings in this warm story of a brave royal pet.

One of the best books I've read on infertility. It is easy enough for the everyday person to read yet it offerd the medical turms I needed to know. It is very comprehensive, well written and insightfull; I would reccomend it to anyone who is looking to learn more about infertility. The book also offered insight into both male and female problems.

This book is one of the very few to go with me wherever I live. It is interesting, has lots of subjects and angles, and has enough illustrations to show you exactly what is meant. No high tech. mumbo jumbo and no baby talk either. I can recommend this for all ages, but particularly for the ages 8 to 28. I love its commonsense but interesting approach and the wonderful pictures - both photoes and diagrammes.

The better book you have

This book places an outline of world history in an attractive format. There are color maps and illustrations to accompany the highlights of different time periods. There are sections about languages, rulers, politics, agriculture, inventions, and more. A time chart with specific dates runs along the right hand page. Following the section about the twentieth century is a world time chart. On this chart, the dates run down the left and the names of the continents are across the top. This allows you, at a glance, to compare what was happening around the world. This atlas contains a glossary, index of maps, and general index as further study aids. An outstanding addition to home or class libraries.

John Thomson's photographs come alive in this reprint of his book Street Life in London, originally published in 1877. While the pictures present a striking view of the city's inhabitants, it is the commentary by Thomson and Adolphe Smith that draws you inside the lives of those Londoners who made their living on the streets. From cabmen to shoe-blacks, from ginger-beer makers to chimney sweeps, the reader is swept along from one fascinating career to another. However, while the past may be fascinating to you and I, to the people forever captured by the camera it was a daily battle just to get by. Thomson and Smith have eloquently combined words and photographs to create a stark and haunting view of the day-to-day existence of those Londoners trapped by birth at the bottom of the Victorian social ladder. The book is a stunning achievement, a piece of the past exposed. It fills a void and is a welcome complement to other books on the Victorian era.