This is a wonderful, wonderful book. The information is probably THE most accurate of any Russell book I've read so far (and I've gone through quite a few with my first JRT!). Author is very descriptive and covers everything from breeding to old age in depth. Adorable pictures.

I loved this book. It gave a lot of information about the breed and the pictures were so cute! It gave me all I needed to know about the breed's history, habits, its trainability and physical features. For anyone who is thinking about purchasing a Jack Russell Terrier, I encourage them to buy this book. Even if you don't want to buy a Jack Russell Terrier, it is still a great book to read and gather information about Jack Russell Terriers.

I have read several (and collected a few) books on erotic fiction over time. This book has been part of my collection for several years, and I have no plans of parting with it!

The story is very well written. It is set in Victorian England, and is of a girl who is introduced to all forms of sexual pleasure.

Published May 1999 and already it's out of stock ...

Tis is one of Patrick Henden's best works and I certainly hope they do another realistic print run ...

The story deals with Katherin a young 19 yr old that seems to marry INTO a very very sexually liberated Victorian family ...

The scenes are hot and scrumtious ....

A MUST HAVE for your erotic library

I don't generally go for contempary love stories but feel that this one definitely deserves my praise. This was not just the story of Jeffrey and Julia, but Diana and Sam, and also Casey and Patrick.

Of course, Jeffrey and Julia is the meat of the story, but the other two stories blended in so beautifully, it truly was a bunch of love songs. Sad, and so sweet.

I'd never read anything by Katerine Stone before so this was a rare treat. I can honestly recommend this book. Wonderful writing and three magnificent loves stories! Great book!

I think this may actually be the best book I've ever read.Katherine Stone has a unique style of writing which captures all your emotions and makes you feel for the characters. Julia and Jeffrey's love story is heart-melting and real- it makes you feel you're living vicariously throuh them. By the end of the book, all my emotions were touched-anger, sadness, joy and contentment.

"After Papa died, Mama stopped dancing." So begins this extraordinarily lyrical story of
the triumph of love over grief. Sofia decides that Mama must dance again. Through Ms.
Leiner's brilliant story-telling and Mr. Rodriguez's evocative artwork, Sofia searches for
a new partner for her mother. I felt effortlessly drawn into the world of Havana, its
colors, smells, textures, rhythms. I loved the Spanish phrases that bloom throughout Ms.
Leiner's text like Mama's hibiscus flowers. Take this journey with Sofia and Mama as they come to terms with the loss of Papa, and create a radiance all their own. I highly
recommend this book.

This is a lovely and ultimately uplifting story about a family moving on after the death of the father. Though it is set in Cuba (and uses a few easily understood Spanish phrases), it is really a universal tale that seems particularly timely in light of the number of children who lost their fathers this past year. Also, for non-Latin kids, is great "slice-of-life" exposure to another culture.

On Valentines Day 2002 the PBS in America featured a one-hour documentary examining the status of marriage and family. This is the companion volume to that film, featuring leading marriage and family experts along with the stories, testimonials and recollections of many ordinary Americans. Taken together it provides a fascinating and incisive portrait of the related issues of marriage, divorce, parenting and family in contemporary American life.

The book features a number of perspectives, including those who argue for gay marriage and easy divorce. But probably a majority of contributors recognise (academically or experientially) that marriage and family are troubled institutions today, and they are in need of help and support.

Many of the articles are quite good, from a pro-marriage and pro-family point of view. A number of experts more or less supporting such a view are featured, including David Blankenhorn, Wade Horn, Judith Wallerstein, David Popenoe, Linda Waite and William Galston.

Many of their insights alone are worth the price of the book. For example, Wade Horn's article on fatherhood is an important contribution, given all the problems we have in this area: "..."

And the well-documented evidence is quite clear: children are hurt by father absence. Indeed, children are hurt by divorce. And the hurt goes on for decades. Judith Wallerstein, who has studied children for three decades after their parent's divorce knows this all too well:

"..."

And marriage is what best protects children. As David Popenoe reminds us, "..."

David Blankenhorn reminds us that marriage is more than just a private relationship. It is also a public institution. Marriage effects not just the couple, but the in-laws, children, and society as a whole. And marriage has even more far-reaching importance:

"..."

And it is not just the conservatives who make such claims. Democratic Senator Joseph Lieberman from Connecticut, for example, is also aware of these truths: "..."

In addition to the experts, many of the testimonies from ordinary Americans also strongly make the case for marriage and the natural family. Some of the heartbreaking tales of the impact of divorce on children for example are worth recounting. One mother offers this perspective on how her four kids responded to their parents' divorce:

"..."

Other stories could be recounted. But as this book makes clear, marriage is still very important for the overwhelming majority of Americans. And the institution of marriage is being severely tested these days. This collection of articles, stories and essays shows that marriage is more than just a piece of paper.

This engaging read is a collection of complete transcripts of experts and "real people" interviewed for the PBS national broadcast of the same name. The program was seen in most markets on Valentine's Day 2002. There is a "Marriage--Just a Piece of Paper?" video that readers may want to seek out. The video video, narrated by television journalist Cokie Roberts, contains an extra half-hour of footage and should be required viewing in every church group, marriage preparation course, and high-school or university course on marriage and relationships in this country. The experts include a range of professionals--from academics, to judges, to therapists, to ministers, to United States senators from both political parties. The interviews with these experts along with those of men, women, and children and their "real life" experiences of family life today are all collected here. One particularly poignant interview with a dad in the process of divorcing, along with other accounts of fatherhood in the book, really opens the eyes to the important of fathers for families of and of families for fathers. Two of the Gen X women interviewed (and there are many Gen Xrs talking about the realities of dating, single life, and marriage today)--one a single mother and the other twice-divorced and dating--speak of their experiences with such humor and candor (and with such personalities in the accompanying video!) that they could be destined for sitcom stardom if they ever make it out to Hollywood. Read it straight through or interview by interview--but definitely read it and seek out the accompanying video if you want to understand the state of marriage and family today.

Masquerade is an excellent anthology, set during Carnival in Venice and chock full of lush historical details, seductive sensuality and top quality writing. Sharon Pisacreta's "Queen of the Night" pairs the determined Isabella with a romantic Romeo Cortez; this story was the most touching. All 4 stories were truly enjoyable.

MASQUERADE is without a doubt the sexiest, most romantic, most amusing romance anthology I've read in years. What could be more fun and colorful than Venice during the Carnival? I was familiar with the work of only one of the authors -- the fabulous Katherine Deauxville -- when I bought this collection, but you may be sure I'll keep an eye out for books by all of these talented ladies in the future.

This is one of my favorite novels. This story has a great romance, and so much adventure it made my heart pound. I have read this book many times because of the scene where he gives her his tatoo, I love that scene. I have every book by Katherine O'Neal and I guard them with my life. I only wish she could get new ones out faster. Katherine, if you ever read this review, Thank You So Much.

I just finished this book last night, I was up until 4:30AM reading it! I was hooked! The Vallee de mir was fantastic! It's made me want to learn Portuguise and Swahelii, and to go to Seyshells. The characters and setting were fantastic! I've read all but one of Katherine O'Neal's books and let me tell you, this is one of the best!

The idea of moral education is one that may be frowned upon by those who seek a values-free, non-indoctrinative approach to schooling. Simon skillfully shows the fault in such simplistic notions. Moral and existential questions are at the heart of true intellectual inquiry. The life of the mind is fueled by questions that matter to the heart. The curriculum is vitalized by the integration of the deep concerns of real life into the disciplines.

Spanning the gap between heart and mind may be an endeavor that we can conceive of happening primarily in religion classes at religious schools taught by religious instructors. Simon shows, however, that the investigation of moral and existential issues can occur just as effectively in the more pluralistic world of public education. Her writing is not imprisoned in the impersonal world of theory though; the transcripts of actual classroom teaching and her subsequent analysis are helpful to the practitioner. While there may be some substance to the appraisal that her work is that of a "Monday morning quarterback," her scrutiny and reflective insight has certainly inspired my work with junior high age scholars.

The influence of Nel Noddings and John Dewey are clear in Simon's writing (something that she is careful to acknowledge). I sense the spirit of Stanford's Elliot Eisner in her work as well, especially in the way she conducts what he calls "educational criticism." Moral Questions in the Classroom is recommended for teachers of middle and high school students, curriculum committees, and students of moral education.

Thank you to Katherine Simon for suggesting ways that education can be meaningful both for students and teachers. This beautifully written and well argued book argues that teachers are systemically limited in their ability to ask meaningful questions, the ones that students most want to talk about and teachers most want to teach. "Moral" or "existential" questions are what liberal education should be about, Simon argues, and this university professor frankly agrees.

Finally, an academic and educator is forcing us to ask what price we are paying by making standardized tests the measure of learning, and she charts a path for bringing meaning back into education. This book is a MUST READ for anyone interested in children's education.
I plan on asking my university colleagues to read it, because although Simon focuses on K-12 education, her lessons are applicable to all levels of learning.

Kudos to Dr. Simon

We've owned a copy of this book for many years and use it constantly. In particular, we love the recipies for scones and for pancakes. The book was revised since we got our old copy (formerly called just "Muffins"), but as far I can tell, most of the changes are visual and don't affect the recipies (for example, some art work was removed). They should put it out in hard-cover.

I'm purchasing my second copy of this book - the first is well worn due to repeated useage. Whether you're interested in wholesome eating using ingredients such as wheat flours and honey, or if you're just looking for great muffins, nut breads, etc., this book covers it all. I've received rave reviews of my Banana Bread and all of my muffins thanks to this book. The authors provide a 'Quick Mix' recipe for ease in making recipes often. You'll find recipes for everything from pancakes, popovers, coffee cakes, biscuits, savory dinner breads as well as the muffins and nut breads. ENJOY!

WOW! We are having so much fun. I purchased three journals, one for each one of my children. Each week we sit down and do one of the pages in the journal. We take a page a week, skipping around the journal and discussing the questions the journal asks and what each of the children (ages 6,8,10) are going to write or draw. This journal is easy to use, has interesting questions, and lets the user be creative in their writing and drawing. Not to mention the wonderful time we're spending as a family working on it. Fifty years from now my children will be able to look back at this time in history and see what their thoughts were, how they saw themselves, what was important to them, and what they thought of this world. I highly recommend this journal.

I purchased this book for my 12 year old sister because I felt it was the perfect place for her to express her thoughts and ideas about her place and space in the world. The book provides many opportunities for childen to write and draw about themselves, relatives, favorite things and wishes. I recommend buying this book so that any child can freely and creatively express their thoughts about themselves and their world.