I LOVED this book...there's something about Margo & her shyness, her confusion, her melancholy, that would seem to be a turn-off but she winds up being a genuinely moving, intelligent, worthy hero. Unusual theme for a teen novel - a shy girl's quest for acceptance at a snooty private school, being bounced from her obnoxiously slick roommates, her goony but sweet classmates & TWO very unlikely-seeming romantic interests. One being absolutely right, the other absolutely wrong. Margo is absolutely unable to identify and/or fight off her enemies in the beginning of her story, but her growth is both striking, heartening and REAL. Once again, I loved this book! It stayed with me long after I put it down...for the first but not the last time. A teen novel with a most unusual slant.

This is a very different occult book which is in two parts.

The first part details Mrs St George's initiation into magic(k) and here experiences with the elemental initiations. She does not go into practical techniques but keeps a diary approach preserving her groups secrets.

The second part which is by far the most interesing is a collection of cases which she investigated. If nothing else they are very readable and do contain lots of info on the sort of thing a practical occultism _may_ come across.

The book itself is quite short but well written and can be read quite quickly.

The spiritual journey of George Carey, from rector to Archbishop of Canterbury. If our church survives its stodgy services and radical priests, then George Carey will deserve much of the credit. He is a spiritual giant among those who would turn this ancient tradition into an anything-goes modernism.

This is one of the best guidebooks for a city's architecture I've seen. The entries cover not only St. Louis proper but also the entire metro area, reaching far into the suburbs in both Missouri and Illinios. Every entry has at least one photograph, a rarity for such books. The maps are clear and concise; a regional map shows where each local map is located. Also includes a number of color photographs in the introduction pages. About the only thing I would fault the book for is skipping a few of downtown's historic towers; however, the book does an excellent job of directing city explorers to St. Louis's most interesting areas.

thie book haunted was awesome. it was scary and exciting in every word. i loved this book so much i never stopped reading till i fell asleep. this was the best darn book i have ever read in my whole life. i could never put this book down. i was scared and excited to see what would happen next. you have to read this book real soon. REad it!!

Raunchy but delicious spoof of contemporary Sacred Cows. Certainly qualifies for a subtitle like "Extraordinary People doing extraordinary things to other Extraordinary People."

This book is well written by an expert on the various Military-Religious Orders. The book gives great detail on the formation and history of the Order through the centuries . The books details the geneology of the current Grand Master of the Order HRH Don Ferdinando Maria, Prince of Bourbon Two Sicillies, Head of the Royal House, Duke of Calabria and Castro. and how the Order under his leadership has been recognised. Also explains how the Parma branch of the Bourbons confers membership but is not recognised by the Holy See or the Italian Republic. A fascinating history and a notably prestigious membership.

This book is great for those who suffer from multiple food allergies. It includes over 150 recipies for easy food preparation, as well as a list of food substitutes that can be used. Well worth the price of one or two recipies alone.

A must for anyone who does any form of sport. Information on muscles and posture. Answers to many questions you have probably asked yourself. The correct technique of stretching explained in simple terms with clear diagrams. Most popular sports are covered with many stretches specific for those sports shown. A great book to have as either a reference book to help in understanding the workings of the human body or just to help you after exercise. one to have!

Special Investigator Tina Paris works in the most dangerous law enforcement unit in New York City, the Special Prosecutors Office. Her unit weeds out those fellow law enforcement officials and politicians, whose loyal ties are to organized crime as opposed to the judicial system. The half Puerto Rican, half Italian police woman was the first female assigned to the squad, making her job even more difficult to accomplish.

Tina is simultaneously working undercover on three cases. The first case involves an alleged nasty bad cop, Eddie Calvert, who runs a street card game. Word is that he killed someone who won to much of his cash and th en stashed the corpse inside a freezer. Her second case involves Assemblyman Neil Dandrell and his father, a state supreme court justice, who supposedly have organized mob ties. Her final case involves a sadistic rapist , who practices Russian roulette on his victims. The boasting faxes he begins to send to the police sound very familiar to Tina. Each case could lead to her being discovered and offed.

Due to its reality check, PERFECT COVER is the debut novel of one of the best police procedural series to come out in a long time. Tina is a great protagonist and the three cases blend together in a very smooth and ex citing manner. However, it is that genuine feel to the book and its surprising but realistic climax that turns this into a great novel. Linda Chase and Joyce St. George made one fatal mistake with this novel. They made t heir opening book so good, readers will demand instant gratification with a second tale that will leave the pair (or any author who hits a home run on their first at bat) having a difficult time reaching the bat set by th is brilliant debut.

Harriet Klausner