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This is by far the best cook book that I have used in all of my years of cooking. The photo index and description of each recipe is a revolution in cook book design. Although I have been cooking for many years, the step by step instructions to the ordinary and extraordinary recipes in this book are unparalleled. This book is a great gift for both the experienced and novice. I just wish that I could find more books like it.

I don't know whether this is an outstanding illustrated cookbook, or a wonderful color photography book about food; it does very well in both categories. Moyra Fraser, the editor for a British women's magazine, brings some 750 recipes to life in this all-purpose illustrated volume of soups, meats, fish, vegetarian dishes, desserts, baking and more. What distinguishes this cookbook from the others that line my shelf are the photographs: more than just color, they are nearly alive, and you can almost smell the parchment baked fish, feel the coolness of the gazpacho, taste the ballottine of turkey, and savor the sachertorte. The arrangement, composition, and decoration of the photography is sumptuous, and an illustrated index begins the book. The feast is not for the eyes alone. The recipes are clear and easy to follow, if not always quick or easy to make. Although there is a good variety of types of recipes in this book, it is best in its treatment of haute cuisine and complex dishes, which step-by-step preparation illustrations help explain. The recipes also indicate clear how long the cooking and preparation will take, and calories per serving. It is not, however, a diet or low-fat cookbook. But when gazing upon a beautiful golden brown roast goose with apples and prunes, a steaming hot garlic and rosemary rack of lamb, followed by dark brown Petits Pots de Creme au Chocolat, or a vanilla Bavarian Cream (filled with raspberries), well, there are times when indulgence is not only allowed, it is simply compulsory. It's just as well that you cannot eat photographs; this book would disappear within minutes!

Dr. Rhodes has outdone himself. His ability to explain beyond the typical views of coercion has opened this area of philosophy to a potentially vast new audience. It is a whole new area of thought for me now that I have read his book twice. I applaud Dr. Rhodes for thinking "outside the box" and urge him, no, I beg him, to keep up the good work. I look forward to anything new that he may write, but for now I must settle on the prospect of reading his fantastic approach to coercion a third time...

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Dr. Rhodes book. It is a welcome and refreshing change from the standard questions & views of the morality or immorality of coercion, while still written from a firm analytic viewpoint. It fills a lot of what might be considered philosophical "holes" in the treatment of forced action. I was especially impressed by his revival and treatment of W.B. Gallie's theory of essential contestability. There has been mixed feelings over the years over the worth of this theory, but I think Rhodes has done it justice with a little tweaking and a jusicious application of the theory to the concept of coercion. Overall I believe it to be a fine contribution to any collection of moral philosophy.

This is Badders' second volume of magnificent color plates of inkwells. This one contains 757 photos, some of which are alternate views of the same inkwell. Those who have Volume one are probably not even bothering to read this review. They ordered this companion book immediately and are at this moment drooling over the beautiful inkstands, looking for those that are similar to the ones in their collection.

Badders' book is a pure delight for the collector of inkstands and ink bottles. It has 502 colored plates which will have the collector/reader drooling and upon discovering a match for one in his collection feeling that superb sense of satisfaction only a true inkwell lover can understand.

Badders has included inkwells of many varied compositions, and unlike the very few other books on the subject, has included the range of value of each item.

Carole Bess White has put together an exhaustive reference work on Japanese ceramics from the early 20th century to today. Her extensive research really pays off in this book, crammed full of photos of all types.

Bess covers everything from ash trays to water sets, candy dishes to salt & pepper sets, Satsuma to souvenir plates. I especially like the many photos of various backstamps (marks) she provides. The book has over 250 pages of photos, and includes catalog pages from current novelty producers. If you're interested in collectible ceramics "Made in Japan", don't hesitate to buy this book!

Book #2 is every bit as good as the first one. NO REPEATS !... and new information on the companies that made these delightful pieces. Color photos, marks and all the information you need. Ms. Whites books are getting like potato chips to me.. you can't have just one!

This book is a really nice story about how you can get to know horseshoe crabs better. I love the night time illustrations. I like remembering when my family went out looking at horseshoe crabs near Cape May New Jersey. It was very special like the story in this book. I wanted to know even more about horseshoe crabs than a picture book can tell you so I also read Extraordinary Horseshoe Crabs by Julie Dunlap. If you have both of these books you will really know a lot about horseshoe crabs which are really cool.

Crab Moon is a gem. Ruth Horowitz's evocative prose brings to life an experience that few people will get to have--witnessing thousands of horseshoe crabs massing on the beach under the full moon for their annual egg-laying. Kate Kiesler's paintings express the mood perfectly.

The book tells a simple story. Daniel is woken in the night by his mother, and taken to the beach to watch the crabs. The next morning, he goes out alone to find a crab stranded on her back. He empathizes with the odd-looking creature, and finds a way of turning her over so that she may return to the sea.

Crab Moon is salted with interesting horseshoe crab facts, and it allows readers to share in Daniel's feeling of connection with a threatened and misunderstood species. But while the book both informs the reader and evokes respect for nature's creations, its tone is always poetic rather than pedantic or preachy. In fact, with its warm, dreamy feel and its invoking of ancient natural rhythms, Crab Moon should make an ideal bedtime story.

This book provides a wonderful display of crackle glass with vibrant photographs and detail. It provides information to help the collector assess the value in regards to color and type of crackle glass. A wonderful addition to the Weitman's first book on crackle glass. I would like to see more unique pieces. There is repetitive glass in this book, however they differ slightly and do offer valuable information. A wonderful book for the beginner as well as advanced collector. Five stars!

This book also comes with a history of crackle glass and overshot glass-very informative. Pictures are large with description and pricing listed underneath photo.

When I first opened the Crayon Kingdom, I thought it was a beautiful book full of interesting characters like the Veggie Tales but as I started to get into the story, I found it to be much more. Teaching our children about different cultures and how we all work together to make a beautiful world so is important and this author does a wonderful job of doing just that! The book is easy to read and is suitable for the child to read by himself or for a parent to read to the child. The working parent will like the appreciate this book as it can easily be read in just a short period of time and teach values that will last a lifetime! Recommend you pick up a copy soon!

I thought the book was easy to read and understand. I liked how the author used crayons as her subject. Crayons are something all kids love! I liked how she showed how the crayons can get along even tho they are different colors. Just like how people can get along no matter what color we are! I would recommend this book!

I didn't like it at first because Roger was poor again. He's my favorite character and I really liked him being rich. However, it was good that he learned some valuable lessons.

This is a great book with great illustrations and great stories. I enjoy it very much!

Elizabeth Honey is the author of Don't Pat the Wombat has a great idea for a book. She writes about a kid named Mark and his friends are going to camp with their teachers! One of their teachers nicknamed the Boom, because he hates all kids and tries to drown a kid named Journa! Mark and his friends have to save Jouna from the Boom. This book is funny and exciting. That's why you should read this book.

Remember summer camp in all it's wonderful, horrible glory? Elizabeth Honey does and she brings the memories back to life with this outrageous and funny tale about a group of Aussie sixth grade boys (known as the Coconuts and later, the Convicts) off to camp.

Narrated by Mark (or "Exclamation Mark"), he gives us the tell-all tales about his friends and their antics. They befriend newcomer Jonah, who takes on the Convict's ultimate nemesis, teacher Mr. Cromwell, a.k.a. the Bomb. ("Cromwell at camp is like Darth Vader at your birthday party.")

This a frenetic and fun book, documenting the misadventures of outback camplife (complete with mud fights, exploring, an end-of-camp pageant and of course, wombats!

Definately worth a read!

A pediatrician I knew often told parents that all children lie. It may be a learned behavior, but for some reason all kids learn to do it by the time they are two. The hard part is teaching them to unlearn.

This 61-page picture book contains simple language easily read by first and second graders (on a par with Dr. Suess), but its sophistication about children's propensity to lie will keep them coming back until they are approaching middle school.

The premise is simple: While everyone, even the author, has told some lies--"I'm late because my watch stopped, I did not spend my lunch money on candy"--most people need to tell the truth to feel good about themselves. People get along much better in life if they tell the truth.

The book explains that there a lot of different kinds of lies, and a lot of reasons that people tell them. "Some people can look at others, face to face and they can tell an enormous WHOPPER. But when others lie, their faces get red, and they have to turn to look away." People lie because they don't want to tell the truth, don't want to admit that they have done something wrong, prefer to blame others, think it will get them out of trouble. Lying, on the contrary, often gets people into even more trouble.

Some of Moser's books are funny. Not this one. But Moser does make even adults look silly when they lie. A car salesman looks ridiculous telling his customer "This car is in perfect condition." A politician, who promises, if elected, to raise only wages, but never to raise taxes, looks silly too. So does the kid who tells his friends that his uncle was an explorer before becoming an astronaut and a movie star.

Next, kids learn about why it's important not to lie. First, liars need good memories, so they can remember who they lied to and what they told them. Otherwise, they'll get confused and will soon be caught in their lies. Worrying about this makes some liars unable to eat or sleep. It even makes them worry that people will stop believing or lose respect for them. If people want respect and trust from others, Moser tells kids, "you must apologize for lying and tell the truth."

Telling the truth, he concludes, is "like ice skating--the more you do it, the easier it becomes." Once kids have digested this message, they tell the truth more often, and have every reason to feel proud. Alyssa A. Lappen

Recently, I reviewed Don't Tell a Whopper on Fridays!, and Iwas impressed with Dr. Moser's hepful words and colorful, attention-catching illustrations. I had tried to keep copies of his earlier Emotional Impact Series books in my office waiting room, but they quickly disappeared. During the brief periods that the books from Dr. Moser's emotional Impact Series stayed in my waiting room, parents and children were always reading them before appiontments.They often wanted to discuss them in detail in my office.The popularity of Dr. Moser's books among my patients was amazing. I'd kept story books and children's magazines in my waiting room for years. They never disappeared, just Dr. Moser's books did. i no longer have a private practice , but I imagine that Don't Tell a Whopper on Friday! would myster vanish just as fast as Dr. Moser's other books.