This book is FULL of color photos of Ms. Stevens' lovely embroidery with plenty of sketches to help in making your own. A short summary of techniques and tools are discussed at the end of the book. This is a monumental achievement, and not her only one! A wonderful and inspirational way to spend many afternoons. The embroidery is almost all done in silk, with some wool, and lots of suggestions for doing your own work.

The book contains beautiful representations of flowers, birds, butterflies done in delicate silk thread stitches. The book was published in England and printed in Germany.

Six million dead is hard to bend your mind around. This small book gives part of the experiences of one family and ultimately one survivor. If you have a hard time grasping the enormity of the Holocaust read this book. It is raw, open and honest. It is one person's experience of the monstrosity of the Third Reich. Sendyk tells her story from the perspective of a young girl and with the wisdom of a mature woman. Three from a family of ten survived. Many more from their extended family were killed. If you are studying the holocaust, read this book. It puts a human face on Six Million.

The End Of Days: A Memoir Of The Holocaust is the personal memoir of Helen Sendyk, one of very few Jewish women to survive the living hell of a German slave labor camp during the Nazi Holocaust of World War II. A personal, eye-witness testimony to brutal and horrific inhumanity inflicted upon the women by their Nazi captors and collaborators, as well as a testament the enduring strength of Helen Sendyk's inner qualities that enabled her to survive when so many others could not, The End Of Days is a moving account and a very highly recommended contribution to Holocaust Studies reading lists and reference collections -- especially in view of the pernicious attempts in some quarters to deny the appalling atrocities of the "Final Solution".

I would have to agree with the other reviewer: this book is a great introduction to English literature. It held my interest in high school, and I met many of my still favorite authors for the first time in this anthology. The only flaw is having to choose between a Hamlet and Macbeth edition... it would be well worth doing both in one book! I still give it 5 stars.

You could not ask for a more complete collection of works by England's greatest authors. From Shakespeare to Chaucer to Blake, this textbook has them all. There is a nice variety of genres as well, to include essays, poems, plays, and short works. Anyone who loved high school English class will love this book.

To be able to hear Helen Palmer's lucid explication of the 9 types was thrilling. I had just finished her book "The Enneagram" and got a lot out of it, but listening to her tapes was truly instrumental in making me a lifelong student. I had prior exposure to the "work" through reading Bennett and Rodney Collin. I even had previously pooh-poohed Palmer thinking she was kind of like a horiscope writer. Not anymore! These tapes helped me truly jump-start my learning experience regarding the types. Her deep belly meditation makes so much sense, especially when trying to be present to one's passion. A must listen to experience!

Buyers beware: This recording is identical to a 6 cassette audio program called "The enneagram" published in March 1997 by Sounds True. This one, however, is much cheaper and portable, but don't have the nice plastic jacket.

I think this audio program is very good learning material for everyone who is interested in the enneagram. Each time you listen, something new seems to come out. However, the description of each type is probably not as structured as Don Riso's tape. But both authors have good points that can complement each other to bring about a fuller understanding. I highly recommend both!

An excellent portrayal of a story so familiar to Hungarian refugees who left during and after the '56 revolution. It's truly a book for all ages. A book that draws you in, paints a picture and teaches lessons of life.

The Fall of The Red Star is an incredibly captivating book that is applicable today to convey to children of all ages what people go through and the changes seen during a war. This book was read to my daughter's fourth grade class. They were amazed at what this normal kid went through, watching his 'normal' daily activities change from school, homework, parties, and chores into the horror of fighting and killing to protect his family and fighting for his country. It is a story all adolescents should read and a horror I wish no one should ever experience. Read this book. Then read it with your kids.

This is a must book for anyone seeking an understanding of POW life as well as a better understanding of events inside Japan during WWII. Edward Hale takes us on a journey from a carefree life in Guam to Japan as a POW for most of WWII. Helen Gordon, Hale's neice, does a good job of editing Hale's memoirs. After reading the book, I had a much better understanding of how war and POW status impacts human behavior. Gordon is to be commended for making Hale's wonderful memoirs available to the world. This is one of the best books about POW's I have read. For this reason, I gave this book 5 stars.

Beaten, starved and constantly terrorized, Hale's story renews your faith in America and its fighting men. Hale's story of his Navy life in Guam just before the war is a prelude to his poignant experience as a POW. As a reader, you will feel the thunder of bombs, the palpable fear as shot and shell destroy your world... and the gut wrenching fear to know your life is at the mercy of murderous Japanese soldiers.

Hale's is a story or bravery and courage that bears retelling until the end of time. Unknown to the men and women of Guam, they were forfeited to the Japanese months before the war by the decisions of Roosevelt and Churchill, intent upon defeating Hitler. Transported to Japan, the men suffered as slaves to the Japanese war efforts and ultimately saved by the dropping of the atom bombs. Hale's story belongs on the shelf of any student of World War II.

A must have for anyone aspiring to a career in Flight Service. The rare photos reveal the incredible changes that have taken place in the airlne industry. It was once necessary to first be a nurse to even apply for "Stewardess training "! Soon teachers were accepted too. Age, HT/WT requirements abounded. Also included are interviews with Flight Attendants involved in hi-jackings, and other in-flight emergencies. There are recollections of both tragedy and high (up) courage. Be it for the coffee table, library, or career resource center, FOOTSTEPS IN THE SKY fits the bill!

Helen's book gives the firsthand accounts of flight attendants, from the first stewardesses hired by the precursor to United Airlines, up to present day Flight Attendants. Chock full of photos from the private collections of each attendant. Excellent background on the industry, it's changes and history.

It is a delightful story of the saints of Assisi intented for the young people, written by Helen Walker Homan and illustratd by John Lawn. The oft-written story of these saints becomes alive in 12 short chapters in simple language, readable for young adults. I am sure that a lot of research and exploration have gone into this work. The early 12th century Assisi becomes alive with the castles, market places, taverns and churches. The saints become normal and real, like the everyday people we meet. At the same time their sanctity and uniqueness in history are well brought out. Indeed it is a well-written book for beginners.

The reading level of this book is challenging enough for my 10 year old son, and enjoyable for us to read aloud together. This book brings to life the story about St. Francis, and made us feel like we knew him personally. It showed my son that saints had real lives, they were children who played just like kids do now, and they chose to serve God. My son and I both enjoyed reading this book.

This is one book of a series including Family, Working, Playing, and Dressing. All feature a toddler as he (she?) adventures forth and discovers new things. In this episode the tyke befriends different animals including a dog, a cat, and a hen. Friends is my favorite in the series because the animals are drawn so comically. For example, you can see that the dog is just tolerating the child's attention (just like my golden retriever looks when the neighborhood toddlers come for a visit). These books introduced my sons to bedtime story reading seventeen years ago. The set makes a wonderful baby present - something children can enjoy from about 6 months to 2 and 1/2 years.

A cute baby and his furry friends teach names of animals. This book is so simple, young babies can enjoy it, and older toddlers can make up stories about the illustrations. It has been one of our baby's favorite's since he was 8 months old. He's 16 months now, and still comes back to it.

Like with "Rest And Be Thankful", this is a Helen MacInness spy novel without the spies. Her romantic and political philosophies are just as plain as ever, but there is no thriller plot to drive them. This puts the spotlight on the romantic plot -- which is just fine. The book is a little more integrated and subtle than "Rest And Be Thankful", making it my favorite of her non-thrillers. (As a point of comparison, my favorite of all her books is "The Double Image".)

In case you want to know the plot, it's about two young college students falling in love in the years just before World War 2. We follow them from infatuation to a more mature relationship, seeing them learn from the problems they encounter along the way.

WW2 looms in the background, but the book ends about a year before the war actually starts.

This book is very different from Helen Macinnes' usual spy thrillers. It is a love story - but it is so much more. It explores the problems of developing and maintaining relationships, whether with family, friends, or lovers. A bit dated now but it's uplifting without being soppy. And the writing is excellent. Ms. Macinnes has a way with words.