This is a massive book. It will soon be "THE REFERENCE" to most all Civil War debates.

If I were to pick just one book to go to, for a search of Civil War information, this one would have to be it.
From Battle, Politics, Leaders, speechs, debates, economics, literature, etc., IT IS ALL IN HERE.

This is one book that everyone would be proud to own. ( As well, as the kind that almost caves your chest in, laying in bed reading--It IS A BIG BOOK.)

There is such a wealth of information, and every thing is solidily backed up with excellent references. It's a fantastic book.

This humongous encyclopedia is easily the best reference I have ever seen on the Civil War. The thing is 2600 pages long, has 1600 entries, and weighs about 7 pounds, and is quite well written and edited. It covers military, political, and social events, and biographies equally. The articles are generally well written but short and introductory rather than exhaustive. Has lots of photos, illustrations and maps (the maps are OK but not spectacular), and a wonderful bibliogaphy section. I can't recommend this book enough. I learn something new every time I open it.

First of all, this thing is MASSIVE! When you're done reading it you can use it for weight in an exercise routine. However, it has over 2200 pages so it will be a long read. That having been said, I believe this will henceforth be THE standard reference guide to the Civil War. It is packed with great photos and maps, some I have never seen before. The capsule summaries are well written and informative. I have glanced through this book and now I am ready to dive in and read it cover to cover. Get this one if you are a Civil War or History buff!

A slim, accessible and enjoyable introduction to Amazonian botany, ideal for the non-specialist. Contains over 240 colour photos; a handy species list featuring English, Spanish and Latin names; and much fascinating data about the uses to which these plants have been put. Guaranteed to put a friendly face to that mass of plantlife that you see all around you on any trip to the neotropics of Latin America.

A Field Guide to Medicinal and Useful Plants of the Upper Amazon is destined to be a classic. I have read dozens of books and hundreds of papers about the Amazonian flora, and yet, this is the first that combines quality color photographs with accurate botanical text, and ethnobotanical lore in one package. If this small, but valuable tome had only been available for my ethnobotanical field expedition with the Machiguenga in 1995, I suspect that I could have accomplished a great deal more. The same would be true for any scientist, eco-tourist or armchair naturalist who anticipates an Amazonian excursion, even if only a cerebral journey. This book deserves to be widely read and shared. It illustrates the hidden wealth of medicinal plants and the value of biodiversity to our future survival on this planet. This knowledge is essential, and the indigenous people who possess it are vitally endangered. I hope that this book will be translated into Spanish, Portugese, French and Dutch, so that the post-colonial settlers of Amazonia will also come to value and understand the botanical and therapeutic riches of their rainforests.

This is the most helpful guide for me, a frequent visitor. Clear photographs, interesting descriptions, fascinating snippets of rainforest lore and well-researched information on local uses of each plant make for a good read for anyone who is interested in plants and rainforest.

I thought I had my Serendipity collection covered until I found this one. After working in bookstores for years, I had never seen this book, thanks Amazon! This is a must, the illustrations are wonderful and its nice to see them in a bigger format.

I have been reading Serendipity books since I was a child. I grew up with Leo the Lop and The Little Mouse on the Prairie. This book is a wonderful combination of some of my favorite characters, working together to save the land I've loved for the past 25 years! And it introduces a new character I would love to see featured in a future Serendipity book! This is a must for any Cosgrove/James fan!

This book caught my eye as a Serendipity book that I had never heard of. So, I ordered it and received a very pleasant suprise: all of my favorite characters coming together in a new story to teach a valuable lesson. I grew up on the Serendipity series and am now collecting them to pass on to my children. This is definitely a must have for any Serendipity lover.

Doctor Who: The Handbook - The Third Doctor is a great reference guide to the Jon Pertwee era as the dashing, man-in-action, earth-bound Time Lord from 1970 thru 1974. Superbly researched, authors David J. Howe & Stephen James Walker take us through the details of the development of the Third Doctor's adventures. The series now became more action packed. Featuring 8 chapters, focusing on actor Jon Pertwee, along with episode story reviews, production development, and also a feature on the making of the season 9 story, the 4 part "Day of the Daleks" (1972). This book has it all, which makes for some interesting behind-the-scenes information.

The Third Doctor Handbook is a great addition to any Doctor Who fans' collection. It also features an introduction by the Third Doctor himself, the late Jon Pertwee, written in April 1996, a month before he passed away. Published in 1996, this was the fifth volume in the Doctor Who series of handbooks.

The book, Doctor_Who:_the_Handbook:_the_Third_Doctor, is an excellent book in the "Doctor Who" handbook series by Walker, Stammers, and Howe. The book is divided into several sections for easy reference, contains an episode guide for the third Doctor's era with reviews of each episode, and provides a really nice overview of the era of the third Doctor and the events of the time period during which the episodes were produced and aired.

Personally, I wish the book had included more information on the discoveries/recoveries of lost Pertwee episodes, as well as their restoration to color; since, the stories behind these are very fascinating.

Overall, this is a very well researched volume; and, I highly recommend this book as well as the rest in the series.

Fans of the series, fans of Jon Pertwee's Doctor, or even to Jon Pertwee's other work are owed this volume from the Handbook series by Virgin Publishing. Like all of the books before it, it goes in depth into not just what and how (the late) Pertwee acted in "Doctor Who", but as well, much of the background info, behind-the-scenes, etc. which are a fan's necessity. Not only do I recommend this non-fiction paperback, but all the others in the series (there's seven altogether).

Of all the Serendipity books...if I had to choose (and I love them all) this is a classic, and probably my favorite. These books tel such great lessons and kids LOVE them too!

"Kartusch" is a short story about a blind little green snake named Kartusch and a group of small creatures called Furry Eyefulls, named for their fur-covered bodies and large blue eyes. The Furry Eyefulls are obsessed with watching beautiful things in their forest, so much that they can't sleep and soon grow extremely grouchy and short-tempered with each other. Kartusch helps them relax by telling them to close their eyes and listen to the beautiful sounds in the forest. Soon enough, the Furry Eyefulls begin to nod off and mercifully fall asleep.

The moral of the story:

"You may see all that is around you but you may feel nothing at all.
So try and close your eyes so tight and listen to the night time fall."

"Kartusch" is a great children's book and beautifully illustrated by Robin James. The reading level is for kids, but adults will love the story and pictures as well.

Kartusch has been a story I have read to all three of my children for almost 20 years. When I have a chance to read to different classes, I read this book. The message is so important I share it with adults. If anyone has a chance to find this book, please read it and pass it on to others. I feel very lucky to have a copy now that it is out of print. I plan to continue to share it with friends so that Kartusch will not disappear.

the thing that really amazes me so much, is that in EVERY story, after you've read three pages, the personality of the person the story goes about is perfectly clear and stays exactly the same during the rest of the book. As is the case with Mort. And Mr. Shooter. I think mister king should receive a Nobel prize for his work. I mean it. In fact, he should recieve a subscription on the nobel prize so he recieves a price each year. I rest my case.

Raading horror leads a reader to "exciting fear" in general .But king brought up a new frame in this one , better discribed as confusion.For king as a writer himself draws the soul of "mart" , a fully disturbed man(who wrote 6 best-selling novels) trying to accomplish the truth.On the other hand stands an illusion of an exsisting "jhon shooter" accusing "mart" for stealin' his novel.the plot is powerfull enough not to put the book down.The way "mart" thinks to reach for analysis will make your head ache already. the end is a masterpice itself.One of King's best.Perfectly illustrated.

Great book I couldn't put it down. I read alot of books and this is one of the best I've read yet. I gave all my friends a copy and they all agreed with me that this is a great book

I wasn't sure what to expect with this anthology, but I found myself enthralled from beginning to end. Nnedi Okorafor's "Crossroads", Seth Lindberg's "Atropos", and James Dorr's "Madness" were special delights.

A great mix of chilling, horrifying, and otherwise entertaining stories.

This is a great compilation of magic, madness, culture and creativity. All of the stories were pretty satisfying, some of them terrifying! There are some writers here that are going to go places. Watch for the authors of the two longest pieces, Nnedi Okorafor (her story is called Crossroads) and James S. Dorr (he wrote a story called Madness).

Buttermilk is one of the best books in the Serendipity series. I loved it when I was younger and now I can read it to my daughter. The illustrations are beautiful and it is a wonderful story for all children who are afraid of the dark.

Buttermilk is an adorable bunny (who is also in the books Buttermilk Bear and the Grumpling) who stays out playing just a little too late. On her way home in the dark she sees several scary things trying to catch her. When her poppa finds her frightened in her bed he reassures her and the next day takes her back to where she saw all the "monsters" and shows her that her fear of the dark got the best of her. A great book for dealing with fear of the dark. Gentle, comforting book with BEAUTIFUL writing and illustrations.

Butterwings was quite distresed to find large purple spots on her rump, when the butterflys who were her playmates, began laughfing at her. Now she must find a way to rid herself of the horrible spots! Come with Butterwings to Wingsong where she learns a speical lesson about learning laughf at yourself.

An enchanting tale about a small pegasus who one day realizes, to her horror, that there are spots on her backside! She tries to hide the menace after being laughed at by some frivolous butterflies, and she must come to terms with both the sneers of the butterflies and her own appearance. A great story for children, and a beautiful book for all horse-lovers.

This lovely little volume is a gift that keeps on giving. Its essays are simple, elegant, soulful, inspiring. And thought-provoking. You may well find yourself searching your own Christmas memories, and finding gems you had long forgotten. Which is what this book is all about -- seeing, hearing, remembering those things we take for granted, and cherishing them anew. This is a book to feed the heart, and the soul. And it's just the right size for stocking stuffing!

The kind of collection that is a great gift during the holidays for anyone - it reminds us of the spirit of the season and connects us to our past, our hopes, and the more important meaning of our lives! Great gift for family members, co-workers, neighbors and for anyone on your list!!