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- Great little book for the backpack.
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Animal Tracks of Florida, Georgia & Alabama (Animal Tracks Guides)
Ian Sheldon
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Concise descriptions of the animals and their tracks are combined with detailed drawings of the front and back prints, stride patterns and other important identifying aspects. Each animal is captured in accurate black-and-white illustrations, including pattern and print comparisons. A perfect guide for teachers, parents, hikers and urban adventurers.
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Great little book for the backpack........2005-03-21
This little guide fits nicely into a daypack or pocket for quick access. Provides info on more than 50 different mammal, bird, amphib and reptile species. It includes track patterns and a little info on each animal. Not a super specific guide, but one can only fit so much info into a pocket guide.
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Amazing Biography!.......2003-02-15
This book is perfect for any fan of Dominique Moceanu. You learn so much about her, starting from her birth all the way up to the 1996 Olympics. This was a very vivid and detailed biography. I really thought it was cool to read about the gymnastics school she used to train at before she went to Karolyi's. It tells about all her early compititions and experiences. It felt like I really knew Dominique Moceanu! I learned so much from this book, and like Krista Quiner's other gymnastics biographys, this was a great one!
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!.......1999-07-28
This book was truly awesome. Krista did an excellent job writing this book. You feel that you actually know Dominique. I reccomend this book for ALL Dominique fans. A must read book!!
Also recommended: Dominique Moceanu: An American Champion: An Autobiography Dominique Moceanu
A great book, interesting and heart warming.......1999-06-30
The book was fully detailed and was a very easy to read book. I read it in a matter of hours, and I am 11 years old. I love gymnastics and Dominique. Since the first time I saw her on T.V. I wanted to be just like her. Now I am taking acrobatics at a great little studio. even though we only do floor excersises, I still someday would like to be just like Dominique! The book has really encouraged me too succeed, and I really hope that anyone that wants to be something, jumps on it, you only live once!
America's Sweetheart.......1999-06-27
You will find this book to give many details on the young gymnast at a professional view point. If you are looking to get more personal information such as characteristics, personality, etc.. Get another book. This is about her and the sport of gymnastics from the time she started up to late '96. I enjoyed the book a great deal and was amazed to find out how very succesful she is in every day living at such a young age. That is much to be said for our day and age!
Also recommended: Dominique Moceanu: An American Champion: An Autobiography Dominique Moceanu
dominique moceanu is the greatist gymnast of all time!.......1999-06-08
dominique moceanu is the best gymnast anyone could ever know.i'm a gymnast my self,and reading about her,seeing her on tv,seeing her smile,makes me wan't to go out there and do the same.and i do!saying this,you probubly won't believe me,but being a fan of hers,seeing her doing the things she does(smile)has inproved my skills in gymnastics!i hope she has done the same for you,cause if you don't know her.you better know her to day,cause she is the best you'll ever love!i used to hate gymnastics some times,and till i saw dominique moceanu with that beatiful smile.i've loved gymnastics ever since then.every time i compete.i act like her,smile,and show that i love doing what i'm doing,cause i know dominique moceanu~and you gotta know her too!thanks dominique,for making me win my first silver(on floor),cause seeing you smile all the time,and always being happy,has made me do the same,and it improved only because i love you!
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This completely revised and updated program gives you a practical, quick, and convenient way to communicate in Greek. Over 70 minutes of audio and our best-selling Phrase Book and Dictionary provide the conversational skills you'll need to handle a variety of situations while traveling abroad - from ordering a meal to asking for directions and finding emergency help. There are dialogues, featuring native speakers, that present over 300 essential expressions, a flexible format that allows you to listen and repeat in your car, at home, or on the go as well as a quick-reference, color-coded phrase book that includes more than 1,200 useful words and phrases, travel tips, dictionary, and pronunciation guide.
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Close.......2007-01-04
Compact. However, for the beginner, would have liked a section in the tape with repetitive single word-at-a-time instruction. Sentences come later
Greek to me!.......2007-01-04
My experience with Berlitz guides in other languages is very mixed. Berlitz has some of the best teaching guides and they have some of the rest. This travel pack appears to cover some important language situations, but it does not do a good job. A traveler in Greece first needs to conquer the alphabet, and pronounce Greek letters properly. Those of us who learned our Greek pronounciations in an American college fraternity will be shocked to learn the Greeks do not say Beta, they say Veeta, and Phi is pronounced Fee, and so on. Secondly a visitor to Greece should learn how to read the Greek alphabet, so when you see a sign in Greek, or read something (a menu) in Greek, you could begin to translate.
They could reduce the number of expressions and variations on the same message and do it more thoroughly.
Berlitz Greek.......1999-12-23
This is a good guide for learning Greek. It has a simple format, and the c.d. shows exactly how to pronounce words. It was easy to use, and can be used for quick reference.
Not as useful as I had hoped..........1999-08-14
The Berlitz book contains a lot of information, but it is neither organized nor readily accessible. It contains an abridged English-Greek dictionary, but lacks a Greek-English one. The tape has multiple problems. It does not follow the book verbatim. And there is a lot of filler on the tape ("Now let's repeat that whole bit and you take the part of the teller... Did you understand that part? We hope you don't need a doctor, but..."). At least one word, Oreeste, is used in a dialogue and never defined! I have used the Barron's "Now you're talking" series for German, Italian, and French, which has a cassette tape, miniscript, and book. They are superior, and cover much more useful material on the tape. I have gotten by well in Europe using nothing but their tape and phrasebook. Unfortunately, there was no Barron's Greek program.
A new edition of an old standby -- not necessarily improved.......1999-07-27
This is a completely revised edition of the Berlitz Greek Phrase Book and Cassette Pack. The earlier edition dates back to 1973. Unfortunately, it is not at all clear that the new edition is an improvement over the older one. The new phrase book is a bit longer -- 224 pages vs 192, but the very useful summary of Greek grammar is no longer present, nor is the index of Greek words that appear in the text. The sections are still color coded, but the names of the sections are no longer given along the righthand margins of the pages, having been replaced by rather cryptic icons in the corners. As a result it is no longer possible to find sections quickly by thumbing through the pages. On the positive side, two sections have been added with the Greek words appearing in large type -- one as a guide for reading restaurant menus, the other to help in identifying words and phrases that might appear on signs and public notices.
Even more drastic changes have been made in the tape cassette. The new cassette is longer, a little over 90 minutes compared to a little less than 90 minutes for the old one, and it covers more ground. But in the old cassette most Greek phrases were spoken twice -- first slowly and then at normal speed. There is no such repetition on the new cassette, making it much more difficult for novices to grasp the unfamiliar language. And the old edition came with a "Miniscript," in which the text of the cassette was given verbatim. This greatly assisted the user in following along with the tape, and it is entirely absent from the new edition. Although the new tape does track the text of the phrase book fairly closely, this is not at all the same as having a verbatim text available to work with.
All in all, this new edition strikes me as a distinct step backward from the older one. The old phrase book can still be found in the used book market, but it will probably be much harder to lay hands on the old tape cassette
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Greek Berlitz Travel Pack (Berlitz Travel Packs)
Manufacturer: Berlitz Publishing
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ASIN: 981246221X |
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Indispensable collection of 390 clearly rendered, black-and-white graphics: charming images of plates, meals, banquets, drinks, desserts, appliances, utensils, as well as a wide variety of foods. Perfect for illustrating menus, posters, programs, books, magazines, and more. Disk contains all items in book.
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Too useful.......1999-11-17
Terrific collection of illustrations of food, utensils, spices and more! Borders too. Perfect for use with group cookbooks, holiday letters, etc. Just finished Thanksgiving themed letters, used cornucopia graphic. Like the other books in the series (books & reading, animals, Egyptian designs, Indian designs, etc.) you can run them off the CD-ROM without installing them on your hard drive. Collect 'em all kids!
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In this endearing memoir, William Jordan's reluctant adoption of a stray cat leads to an unexpectedly deep bond, one that will be immediately recognizable to anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of a pet. When Jordan brings Darwin into his home, he is forced into a commitment more devoted and sincere than any he has known before. He observes Darwin not only with the lovestruck gaze of a doting pet owner but also with the keen eye of a trained scientist, and he ruminates insightfully on the complex relationship between humans and their pets. Through issues of territory and separation, sickness and health, Jordan's heartrending memoir of his relationship with Darwin is made irresistible by his "self-effacing honesty, his ever-present wit, and, above all, the unashamed nakedness of his emotions" (San Diego Union-Tribune).
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Disappointed!.......2007-08-13
I felt like I was reading a textbook rather than a heart-warming kitty story. It was boring and I had to skip those parts where Jordan analyzed and spoke as a "biologist" which sounded sarcastic to me. I couldn't stand Jordan's arrogance, which in fact explained how ignorant he was about cats and about being a cat owner. I was particularly frustrated and disgusted when he kept putting Darwin outside at night despite his cry, when his neighbor threw a shoe at Darwin (really, it's not funny at all), and when he kept spraying water at Hoover (he felt terribly afterwards but it was too late.) I guess the point of this book is to show how Jordan changed because of Darwin. I do get the point. However, his mistreatment of cats, stubbornness, stinginess, and scientific way of thinking were awfully irritating.
A book even dog lovers can appreciate.......2007-06-10
This book caught my attention as a loaner from a special lady friend via my mom, both cat lovers. I thought it would make a nice change of pace from works on political morality or economy, and I was right.
Like the author, Bill Jordan, I have a long history of relative disconnection from animal planet, whether the wide variety of wild fauna or domesticated pets. (My dear late brother Forrest was the true animal lover in the family; he possessed a rare sensitivity to all living things. He provided the family with the impetus to acquire dogs, cats, goldfish, and so on, and the inclination to care for them.)
Forrest was particularly fond of dogs...
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Awful, Selfish and Cruel.......2006-04-27
I have to disagree with pretty much everyone else who wrote a review. I, too, consider myself to be an animal lover and a cat lover. The author either has the worst judgement on the planet or is really terribly selfish.
WARNING: SPOILER
If Jordan really loved Darwin as much as he professed, why did he let him suffer so much for so long!!??? Either Jordan is "thick" or the author was indulging himself, not his pet. And to try to euthenize him at home!!!???? Either it was a cruel ego trip (Jordan is a scientist and a hunter he needed to prove that he could do it) or just a very stupid move. And what about exposing Hoover to FELV? What an awful thing to do!!!! You never put a healthy cat together with an FELV positive one. There is no rationalizing that!!! Hoover was fine in the office. Maybe the author wanted to conduct an experiment to see if he could make the two cats like each other.
Also, throughout the book, even when Darwin was healthy, the author mentions fleas. If he really cared about Darwin he would have done more to rid him of the problem.....there are other solutions besides combing. I could go on, but you probably get my point by now.
WARNING not for the recently bereaved.......2006-02-12
Yes, this is one of several "personal journeys" into discovering how delightful a human/cat relationship can be. It's approached with unusual openness and thoughtfulness, and for that I applaud it. But...
Warning! Although other reviewers have found this an appropriate book for those who truly love cats (and do not have to think of them as human to love them) realize this is one man's discovery of who/what a cat is and some may find him as frustratingly dense and insensitive as I did. By the end of the book I thoroughly hated the author and would have cheerfully choked him if I met him.
I would REALLY warn off any who have just lost a beloved cat companion: during Darwin's struggle with dying, Jordan brings a new cat onto the house (which I find horribly cruel), and worse, he decides to euthanize of Darwin himself instead of taking him to the vet, and botches it. I will live with that horror forever. I read this after having to euthanize my fur-friend and this book tore me to shreds. I truly did not need the added pain reading this book created.
Sorry if I "shared" more than you wanted to know, but I'd rather that if I spare anyone else from the damage I incurred.
IF YOU LOVE AND HAVE EVER RESCUED AN ANIMAL..........2005-03-03
I cannot say enough about this book. Not only is it an insightful, beautiful story about acceptance and sharing, it explores and asks the right questions. Why do humans feel superior to animals? Why do they find it alright to have "dominion" over animals. And, in that all powerful role, how can one not value, or even hurt, such a helpless creature.
This is my favorite book ever. If you are a conservative christian, do not get this book. You will not be told you are the center of the world as you have heard your entire life. And some of Jordan's insights will likely offend you. If you are a serious animal lover, welfare, rights person, you will love it. If you never kick your cat off the place you usually sit, you will love it. If you let your cats get away with most everything, you will love this book. If you are responsible enough to never let your cats outside, you will love this book. If you have risked life and limb, literally, to save a helpless creature, this book is for you. If you are ready to relate to frustration with our species and how we treat other creatures, you will love this book. If you are ready to cry, you will love this book.
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United States Coastal Charts, 1783-1861
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The years between the end of the American Revolution and the beginning of the Civil War were crucial ones in the history of American coastal charting. At the beginning, foreign charts, principally British, were available; and a few of American origin. The latter were largely copies of British charts, and a few were compiled by local shipmasters and pilots. The more successful publishers were able to compile hydrographic data using their own resources, and added corrections in new editions of their charts. A "survey of the coast" was initiated by Congress in 1807 under Thomas Jefferson's administration. Delays due to the War of 1812 and political disagreements slowed progress and the production of the first important chart, that of New York harbour, was not published until 1843. Private publishers filled an important void between the time the Coast Survey was initiated and the time they produced usable charts. Data on the private publishers has been collected for publication here for the first time. Nevertheless, the survey was to increase the availability of charts which were accurate within the framework of hydrographic knowledge at the time. The Coast Survey succeeded in charting the entire coastline by the beginning of the Civil War. This volume is the first definitive study of these charts.
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My 2nd most important gardening book.......2006-03-06
I love this book. I have never read it all the way through, but rather I look up things that I am interested in.
The seed company (and variety) recommendations are likely out of date.
I really appreciate Peirce's reports about her experiences with different plants.
A Wonderful Book --Particularly for those in the SF Bay Area.......2001-09-28
This is a good book both for the avid gardener as well as the beginner. I've given this book as gifts to many people throughout the SF Bay area and everyone has loved this book!It is particularly a good gift if they grow vegetables and have had limited success in some aspects of gardening such as trying to grow tomotoes the coastal areas of the Bay Area. This book has growing charts of when to plant and harvest, best varieties for the bay area, and covers points to explain the many microclimates even within the same city.
A great book with lots of pointers. Note that this is not a book to compete with Sunset's Western Garden Book but rather to supplement it. This book doesn't have the details with regard to horticultural specifics.
The idiots' OR experts' guide to Bay Area gardening........1997-09-28
So this past spring I decided, once and for all, that I wanted to start a garden. I had no experience in this subject, and I searched for a good book at the library. I found this book. I ended up renewing it five times, and finally ordering it from Amazon.com. It has truly been a life saver. What I like best is the way the book is laid out, with sections on vegetables, fruits, and flowers, as well as special sections on pests and other problems. The book is well organized and the index points the reader in the right directions, making it easy to find what I'm looking for down to the tiniest detail. The charts make it clear which San Francisco Bay Area microclimates are suitable for which plants, and the book explains down to the tiniest detail how to start plants, transplant them, grow them, and harvest them. At the same time that this book is informative beyond all my original expections, is also excels in not being condescending (one of my pet peeves). I believe it is the perfect book for the seasoned gardener just moving into the area, the seasoned gardener in need of more detailed information, and someone like me, with no gardening experience whatsoever.
helpful regional grow guide for S.F. area food gardeners.......1997-06-16
Don't let the cumbersome title scare you away from this handy book for Bay Area and coastal California gardeners. Pam Pierce understands the unique Mediterranean microclimate(s) of our great gardening region, and offers sound advice on what to grow, when and how to grow it best. Very helpful and well-organized.
Havi Hoffman
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Growing food in Berkeley, CA
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- Whistler's Aesthetic Interior
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The Peacock Room: A Cultural Biography
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The Uncommon Reader: A Novella
ASIN: 0300076118 |
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This gorgeously illustrated book tells the history of the Peacock Room, decorated by James McNeill Whistler for wealthy London shipowner Frederick Leyland and currently on display at the Freer Gallery of Art. The history offers fascinating insights into nineteenth-century British culture-taste, patronage, attitudes toward Asian art, origins of art nouveau, and relation to American culture.
Copublished with the Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. .
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Whistler's Aesthetic Interior.......1999-05-31
"Remember," wrote the British art critic John Ruskin in 1853, "that the most beautiful things in the world are the most useless; peacocks and lilies for instance." When a peacock unfolds its plumage, the eyespots on its feathers form exact logarithmic spirals, like those in a daisy, a pinecone, and a sunflower. Twenty years later, Ruskin's remark inspired the Aesthetic Movement ("Art for art's sake"), of which the chief proponents were the Irish playwright Oscar Wilde and the American painter James A.M. Whistler. Wilde sometimes wore a sunflower in his lapel; and Whistler, as is documented in this thoroughly researched and richly illustrated volume (with 250 illustrations, nearly half in color), created an opulent dining room for London businessman Frederick Leyland, with peacocks as the main motif. Completed amid controversy in 1877, Harmony in Blue and Gold: The Peacock Room was dismantled and sold after Leyland's death, and, in 1923, reconstructed in the U.S. at the Freer Gallery of Art, a branch of the Smithsonian Institution, where it remains on view. A key event in design history, it was restored physically in 1989 through 1992; and now this book restores it historically, thereby "dispelling some of the myths and misconceptions that had settled over the story like mantles of aging varnish." As a cultural biography, the book's greatest virtue is its breadth of focus: Just as Whistler's interior served as an elaborate setting for Leyland's Chinese porcelain collection, Merrill provides a rich wide factual setting for the Peacock Room. (Copyright © by Roy R. Behrens from Ballast Quarterly Review, Vol. 14 No. 3, Spring 1999.)
incisive view into the life style of Frederick Leyland.......1999-01-20
This is an erudite investigation into the life styles of both Whistler and his patron Frederick Richards Leyland. Whilst being essentially an art book, it deals with its subject matter in a lively mannner which could well form the basis of a movie script.
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The Whistler Peacock Room
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The Whistler Peacock Room
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Harmony in blue and gold: The Peacock Room
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Zeke and Abbie Forever.......2002-11-17
Savage Destiny contains a great deal of factual information on the spirituality of the Cheyenne throughout the book. The storyline of Zeke and Abbie is page turning. The plot moves continually. Zeke and Abbie's love triumph over tragedy after tragedy, death and near death. A love blessed by the Spirits brings you into realms of the supernatural. I am awed when a supernatural need pushes Abbie into looking at the Sacred Arrows. She is punished but a small sacrifice to finally understand that God by any name is God. She understands the Spiritually of the Cheyenne blended into her own faith. Abbie sees the good and evil in men regardless of skin color or faith.
The only parts I did not like were the superficial long explanations of what drove insignificant characters in the story. I just didn't read it them because it really wasn't a necessary part of the story.
Part 2 of the continuing saga of Zeke and Abbey.......2001-03-29
I wanted the book to start right off about Zeke and Abbie but it didn't after I got into it could not put down. The lost of Abbie baby Danicing Moon was a evil person all she did was for the spite of it all. I can't wait till I get book 3 and 4 which I have ordered. At times I wish all was in one book for they are hard to find at times.
it was great.......1999-06-26
It was wonderful i could feel their sorrow when Abby lost her first baby. Rosanne is a great writer.
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A recent graduate of Harvard Medical School, Hunter McGuire moves to Lexington, Virginia, to complete his internship at a large clinic. There, he falls in love with young nursing student Jodie Lockwood, who is just leaving town to finish training as a surgeon's assistant. Sadly, by the time he musters up enough courage to follow her to Baltimore, she has moved on, and Hunter can no longer find her. In the years that follow, Dr. Hunter McGuire joins his childhood friend Tom -- now "Stonewall" -- Jackson at the front lines of the Civil War, while praying for God to return to him his lost love. Miraculously, years later Hunter and Jodie cross paths once again and pledge their love to one another. Yet, out of the past comes a deep, dark family secret that threatens their future, and only the God of heaven can save their love.
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Keeper of the Waters (Daughter of Destiny Series) (The Guardian of the Boards)
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ASIN: 0765353571
Release Date: 2005-02-07 |
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My name is Jenna Solitaire and everything I thought I knew about myself, my family, and my future is wrong. My life is not my own. It never has been. I just didn't know it-until now...After the death of her grandfather, nineteen-year-old Jenna Solitaire finds an ancient wooden board hidden away in the attic of his house. Scorched by fire and covered in mysterious symbols, the board fascinates her-and scares her-at the same time. As does Simon Monk, the handsome stranger who has come into her life, claiming to know about the board. Even more frightening is the voice whispering in Jenna's head, calling her "Keeper." Does Jenna have power over the winds, as Simon claims? Is she truly the Daughter of Destiny?
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When the Wind Blows; for Fans of Charmed.......2007-04-11
Jenna Solitaire is the author and star of this novel. With the recent death of her grandfather, Jenna has really taken on her name. But at her grandfather's funeral things begin to change drastically for Jenna. There is a stalker at the funeral. Then her local priest introduces her to a former priest named Simon. Simon has made a study of Jenna's family line. There has always been one woman in each generation. That woman becomes the Keeper. Jenna is now the Keeper although she has never learned anything about it. Then she finds a spirit board in the attic and jokingly tries to contact her dead family. Unknowingly she awakens the board which is known as the Board of the Winds. Winds begin to blow.
Things really begin to get out of control quickly. While Jenna may be the Keeper, there are other forces out to get and control the Board. Simon wants to help Jenna. Jenna is the final branch in her family tree and known as the Daughter of Destiny. It will fall to her to find all of the Boards like the one she already has. Soon Jenna has to make some choices about her life as she, Simon, her friends, and her entire town become endangered by the awakened power of the Board and the evil people out to control it. Can Jenna gain control of the Board without it controlling her? Can she save those she cares about? Finally, will she be able to survive?
This is the first in the Daughter of Destiny series and, so far, the best of the three I have read. So far all of the books have glaring flaws throughout. In this one Jenna acquires the journal of the Keepers. For thousands of years the Keepers have added their stories to the journal. Never mind that they somehow all fit in one small volume or that books like this did not exist when the first Keeper wrote in it. While it is possible the book is magic so that it can hold all the information there is no hint that it has changed forms through the millennia. It would seem the author is a bigger fan of Charmed (everything in one simple book) than of Buffy (libraries full of information). I had better hopes for this but having read further into the series I have to say it has a similar lack of sense as Charmed. I would not recommend this unless you really like Charmed.
Completely Amazing.......2007-03-13
I have read thousands of books so far in my life and spent several years recently as a bookseller... and still there are some books that just grip me and I can't let go of them. This series was like that for me.
This series is slated towards teens and I am definitely not in that age group, and I still love this series! I had to buy it for myself after reading the first one in advanced reader form (booksellers get these). I waited for the rest of the series and it was well worth the wait!
There are few books I read that have such a blend of humor, action, struggle, magic, wonder, and destiny. You can read this as lightly or seriously as you choose.
Jenna has taken me on a journey I wouldn't have had otherwise, and I wouldn't change that for anything!
I was really surprised .. .. .. .........2007-03-08
.. .. at how good this series turned out to be. There are 4 books so far: Keeper of the Winds, Keeper of the Waters, Keeper of the Flames and Keeper of the Earth. The author's use of magic isn't over the top and she doesn't rely on it to carry the story. The anthropologist and historian in me really was fascinated with the detail in each book. I didn't stop reading until I'd had all four books read. I would definitely recommend this book series to any teenager or young adult.
Awesome series.......2006-12-17
I absolutly love this series and I've read a lot of books. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It's the young adult version of Radiers of the Lost Ark, with a female hero! Something that's not very popular in these HarryPotter-esque days. I love this book and I'm sure you will too.
This may be going somewhere.......2006-11-07
The Daughter of Destiny series starts out well, if not wonderful. While I'm not chomping at the bit to get to the next book, I am curious as to where the author will take things. The characters are fairly 2-dimensional, but they are likeable and have room to grow (hopefully) in the books to follow. The storyline is interesting, though far from novel. I gave four stars instead of three because the first book in a series is often lacking even if the series itself is wonderful- hopefully Daughter of Destiny fits this mold.
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Dramatic Tales of Love and Civil War
The Battles of Destiny series is now available in four attractive two-in-one volumes! Bestselling author Al Lacy packs each dramatic novel in the popular historical fiction series with heartwarming romance and solid moral values. Set during the Civil War, these are the tales of families, soldiers, nurses, and spies as they contend with the deadly threats posed by war and the eternal hope that springs from love. Fast-moving and historically accurate, these stories appeal to men and women who enjoy a trip back in time. Now longtime and new Lacy fans can purchase the entire Battles of Destiny classics and enjoy hours of endless reading pleasure.
The Civil War
Wings of the Wind
Battle of Antietam
Early in his life, tragedy and hardship caused young Hunter McGuire to lose everyone he loved: his parents, his little sister, his best friend. Years later, Dr. Hunter McGuire grieves once again after being separated from the young nursing student who has stolen his heart.
This time, however, a tender reunion takes place after Jodie returns unexpectedly and helps Hunter tend the wounded at the battle of Antietam. Yet their struggles have just begun, for their life together is threatened by more than they realize. And only One can save their love: the God who walks on the wings of the wind.
Turn of Glory
Battle of Chancellorsville
Confederate Major Rance Dayton is wounded on the battlefield and fears he will die until four friends risk their lives to save him. The courageous four are honored and live as heroes until, in the confusion and darkness of a nighttime battle, an unthinkable tragic accident changes their lives forever. The four, so recently renowned as heroes, are now despised and hounded as miscreants, and soon they desert the army and head west to live as outlaws.
It is there that Rance, a newly commissioned U.S. Marshal, meets the four again, this time in very different circumstances but with the knowledge that he owes them his life.
Story Behind the Book
“While studying American history in high school, I was struck with a strange fascination for the Civil War. That fascination grew stronger when I studied it again in college, and I’ve visited many of the sites where the battles took place. When I visited the Appomattox Court House in Virginia , where General Robert E. Lee signed the documents of surrender before General Ulysses S. Grant, I was struck with the thought of creating a series of novels based upon specific battles in the Civil War. I wanted to mold fictional characters with real ones and fill the stories with romance, suspense, intrigue, and the excitement of battle. That’s how the Battles of Destiny series came to be.” –Al Lacy
Customer Reviews:
Disappointment.......2007-09-15
I picked this up at the local library because I live near many of the locales mentioned in the novel. I was disappointed not so much by the battle scenes, which appear to be remote and dry, but the lack of character development. The best Civil War novels contain characters who grow and develop in response to the momentous events happening around them. However, the characters in this book adhere to a rigid evangelical worldview which they never hesitate to inflict on those around them. Even Stonewall Jackson, one of the most interesting generals of the Civil War, has been drained of his oddities and quirks. He is portrayed as a "good family man" even though the real Stonewall died before he could experience family life. Oddly, these good evangelical Christians are hardly concerned with the evils of slavery. In fact, the author describes slavery as an economic issue, as though the emotions stirred by bleeding Kansas and "Uncle Tom's Cabin" did not exist prior to the Civil War. Finally, the author drops most of his characters and substitutes a plotline that belongs to another genre, the Western. If readers want accuracy and character development, stick with Jeff Shaara, Bernard Cornwell, John Jakes, and so forth.
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Winds of Destiny by Victorida Thompson - Tate Family Book 3.......2007-07-09
The continuing story of the Tate Family in Tatesville, Texas. This novel is about Becky,the halfbreed daughter of Sarah Peters and stepdaughter of Hunter. The trouble starts when Hunter fences off the family ranch with barbwire and the Texas Rangers are called in. Enter our hero, one range war one ranger.
Becky is not happy with her life and is bothered with halfbreed sneers from cowboys in town and on the ranch and the fact that she wants to teach all of the negro children to read etc. Not a popular idea in 1800 post Civil War Texas.
I found the story to be well done and acurate to the historical period.
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A Must Have.......2004-09-12
This book is a must have for anyone that has read the first 5 books. It is one of the best in the series! One Note, this is a series you must read in order. Each book adds to the one before it.
awesome.......1999-04-07
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this book ROCKS.......1999-02-19
This book is a wonderful way to end a great series. every one should read this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Changing Winds of Destiny
Anna Douglas
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Leslie came from a very strict Christian lower-class family on the East Coast. She struggled with being different from those that she attended school with and struggled to find her identity. Because her family couldn't afford the finer things in life, she stuck out as the 'ugly ducking' in school. Her lack of dating and exposure to the 'ways of the world' caused her to struggle even harder to find herself after high school. Life teaches many lessons, some have to be learned and some arrive in many different forms. Walk with her through her struggles, pain, sorrow, losses and victories. Starting from joining the military, to the pains of relationships and learning to stand up for herself.
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Destiny in the Wind
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