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This is one of Lisa's Best! The story is about Reyne and Logan. How they met and how he helped her through a difficult problem she would rather not have faced. His compassion and love for her is unending. For those who have read Refuge, this continues the story of Matt and Beth and what they must face in the future. Lisa Tawn Bergren has such a beautiful way to her writing. She made me feel as if I could go to Montana and meet these folks. I highly recommend this book but be sure you have the tissues near by!

Reyne is a fire specialist who went to back line fire work after her team of hot shots had to ride through a firestorm in tiny fire tents. The loss of young lives took Reyne off the front lines of firefighting due to fears she couldnt face. Logan is a smokejumper who loves the frontlines and is given the assistance of Reyne to make a contraption that will help smokejumpers caught in trees. It doesnt take long for them to fall in love but can Reyne be with a man who loves to come face to face with the one fear in her life she cant let go of?

Stephanie, Allie, and Darcy have all been best friends since the sixth grade. They all have finally turned 14 and are now allowed at the community pool without an adult. While at the pool, the three friends meet two other girls their age. Kayla and Anna. Together they have formed a little kids camp called Club Stephanie. They meet with the kids for four hours each weekday. The Flamingoes, a group of tough older girls who have dedicated their life to getting revenge on Stephanie and wearing all pink all the time, had tried to start their own summer camp, but it flopped. Now they want revenge even more. Stephanie got this great idea to have a summer dance to raise money to keep the community pool open and the Flamingoes called the newspaper and said it was their idea. Stephnie had been going out with one of the lifeguards and Rene like him too, so she decided to get him from Stephanie no matter what. Stephanie had written Rick, the lifguard, a note to tell him how she felt about him and put it in his backpack. Rene switched it for a phony one that she wrote that said Stephanie thought he was a bad kisser. Rick avoided Stephanie for a while, but then they finally about what Rene had done. Rick and Stephanie went to the dance-a-thon together and finally got back at the Flamingoes because Anna hooked up the sterio system to the girls change room and so everyone heard Rene talking about how the dance-a-thon. She said the dance-a-thon wasn't really her idea so everyone knew it was Stephanie's idea. The Flamingoes were finally put in their place and Stephanie and Rick danced the full five hours of the dance-a-thon and made over two hundred dollars for the pool. Also a father of one of the kids from Club Stephanie donated ten thousand dollars. The pool was going to stay for good and Stephanie was a hero. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read.

When I was reading this book, it made me so mad because of some of the things the Flamingo's do to Stephanie and her friends. But, Stephanie and her friends finally get the ultimate revenge! I couldn't put this book down! I recommend this book to any girl!

I have not worked my way through this book yet but at least want to note how neat it is to have copies of some of the original notes. This should be interesting especially with regard to understanding Frege's development.

Imagine discovering Aristotle's lecture notes on a class he took from Plato. This book is very nearly as momentus, and no doubt scholars 2,000 years from now will be studying with as much interest as we're reading it today.

The introductory material is quite enlightening: not only does it explain Frege's bizzaro 2D notation for his system of logic, it also gives many anecdotes about what Frege was like as a person and what it would have been like to be a student in his class.

Frege is credited with the first real substansive advance in logic since Aristotle, and Carnap was really kicked into a higher orbit after taking this class, going on to become a towering figure in 20th Century philosophy. This book provides fascinating view into one of the most important logic classes which took place last century.

This book is really useful to me for the color patterns in the fabric as well as the colors for period fashion. Also, hairstyles, hats, and even shoes are detailed enough to reference for my own illustrations.

The original journal, "Petit Courrier des Dames", was for the wealthy and fashionable woman. It was so popular in Paris that the English translated it for the fashionable Englishwomen who looked to France for the latest styles. The plates feature fashions for both wealthy women and men with captions that generally state the type of material used or some brief descriptive detail
(ie: "Rice-straw hat, jaconet dress, French cashmere shawl. [No. 835; September 25, 1831.]")

Pictures show costumes front and back views, standing and seated (mostly the women). There is 1 plate of young boys' costumes, 5 of Gentlemen, and the rest are of Ladies with 1 small collection of bonnets.

Each page offers two separate costumes.

There is a two page Introduction that explains the original French source material for Dover's edition, brief summary of characteristics of Men's, Children's and Women's fashion in the Romantic Era, and a compact glossary of materials and garments now with a loose English equivilent material.

The one tiny issue I have is that the edition I received sported a different cover than the pink one above. The interior content is the same.

This book is a great resource for the re-enactor or costumer. It can be considered primary documentation, as it is directly reprinted from the original. There's a very handy glossary in the front, in case you are not already familiar with mousselain-de-soie. I wish I could make every dress in the book--it's so hard to choose only one of these delightful gowns!

Finally, how to listen to my body and to not have to follow all the rules of some diet. And amazingly, it works. What a relief! The book is filled with tips on how to trust my intuition which I have never done before with my food.

I myself have went through a program called weigh down.It was the best thing i could have done.I was just about 15lbs or so over weight.This is the first time I have ever heard anyone else talk about this eating when hungry and quitting when full.I was excited when I read about your book over the internet.I hope that people will benifit from your book as I have from weigh down.People need to learn to replace their head hunger with a relationship with their Lord. Thank You, Rhonda

This is a wonderful book. Especially helpful to those who want assurance of their salvation. It has an easy to understand question and answer section that just may answer questions that you may have.

H.A. Ironside has a wonderful way of making things so simple, after all why should it be a great mystery concerning our "Full Assurance" Chapter by chapter you will catch yourself saying things such as "Now I get it" or "Boy, what a relief" and of course "THANK YOU JESUS!" The last section answers some common questions people have asked Dr. Ironside through out his ministry and you just might find one in there that has been on your mind too. This little book is so enlightening I've read it about three times myself, used the illustrations in my own teachings and honestly have given about thirty copies to friends and family. The late Harry Ironside may not preach any new sermons but I'm sure that this classic will revive your soul so that you will say of your own assurance "I am sure!"

I enjoyed this book, have read it several times because I love the characters and the sparkling JAK bickering.

Emily is patted on the head by her whole family, but she never really gives into them or loses her spunk. Jacob is one of the Alpha males that JAK characters loves to run circles around and this is one of her better 'early' works.

Her writing is sharp, the wit incisive and I love the heart she put into this one.

Emily has been in love with Jacob Stone, corporate trouble shooter for her families international business. He once rescued her from a kidnapper, and from that moment Emily secretly kept that awe and love locked in her heart. Two years later, she decided to act on that love and Stone turned her away.

Now,three years since that bruise to her heart, Stone is once more rescuing her from danger - this time a bad engagement. The family fears the son of a competitor is using Emily to gain stock in their business. I loved how Krentz's character thought of Stone, she "thought of him in the same way she thought of hurricanes, charging lions and marauding sharks." You got to love it!!

This collection is a Harlequin two-for-one book (...).

The first book, Full Bloom by Jayne Ann Krentz, is a reprint of one of her short contemporaries (55,000 words or so) from 1987. If you never read it, it is one of her better works of that genre and well worth having.

Emily Ravenscroft is tired of her rich, domineering parents overseeing her every move. And she is equally tired of the interference of Jacob Stone, the tough, sexy troubleshooter her family has sent after her for years to make sure she stays out of trouble. Jacob has been extremely attracted to Emily since the day he met her, but as far as he's concerned, she is strictly off-limits as the daughter of his employers. Unfortunately for his determined vow, Emily has recently decided she is tired of being dutiful, and fiercely protests when her parents sic Jacob on her once again. She doesn't want Jacob as a watchdog, she wants him for a lover, and this go-round, she's determined to change the status quo.

This sprightly book is full of Krentz's trademark, witty sparring between an ultra-masculine, independent hero and a feisty, determined woman. I love the way the two of them battle each other, are equally stubborn and intelligent, and the way all of these elements together make for very hot sex. However, the sex is, thank goodness, also very loving. You can count on Krentz to never dump a hero and heroine into sordid, "let me use you for a while" sex. Her powerful protagonists are always discriminating lovers with strong ethics of generosity and loyalty.

The second book, Compromising Positions by Vicki Lewis Thompson, is a brand-new contribution to her lucky fans. Thompson has written a lot of short contemporaries, and this book definitely fits into that category being about 55,000 words or so. She has a strong feel for the requirements of this popular subgenre of romance, and always respects her fans by lovingly crafting her books.

Mick Farrell has been in business only one week with a brand-new bodyguard business, and he is desperate to get it off the ground. While waiting around for the phone to ring, his younger sister's best friend, Stacy Radcliffe, shows up. She wants to be his assistant, but Mick has no intention of hiring her. He's always been attracted to the beautiful, lively Stacy, but he has no desire to get romantically involved with a woman who shares every tidbit of her life with his baby sister! Unfortunately, his well-laid plans are thrown into a cocked-hat when a former lover of his shows up needing his professional services. As much as he needs her business, the lady is a tiger, obviously after far more personal attention than money can buy from poor Mick. Suddenly he decides he's going to need a bodyguard of his own to ward off the predatory woman, and Stacy is just what he needs to fill the bill.

This story is an excellent pairing with the Krentz book. Like Krentz, Thompson is excellent at getting a story off to a running start. Stacy and Mick collide by page three, begin to strike sparks, and don't stop blazing until the very end. They are a very good match for each other, each attractive, intelligent, ambitious, forthright, more than a little brash, and looking for work they can really sink their teeth into. Of course, work isn't the only thing they want to gnaw on! These two are a combustible combination serving up lots of exciting love scenes.

Not all double books are worth the extra cost, but I don't believe you'll be sorry if you give this one a try.

This book is an inspiring read if you are juggling professional and personal demands. The anecdotes beautifully morph into a step-by-step guide to success. Specifically, Rebecca's four-step "Get RIDD of Stress" process coupled with recommended exercises make this book one you'll want to keep handy. I was instantly motivated to make changes so I can live my life in "Full Bloom".

Rebecca's ability to partner two very different yet similar processes through growth, cultivation, and nurturing of life to the plant world was captivating. The read was simple and engaging and the exercises really provoke a great amount of thought in every aspect of the life cycle. The simple process could be adapted to business, education, and most all areas of life.

This book is a great tool and should be a must read for students. It really helped me. I even made a spread sheet of many of the exercises and when feeling overwhelmed go to them as a source of comfort and balance.

I highly recommend the book to women and men from middle school to mid life. A must read....

Brilliant woman!!

I really enjoyed reading "Full Blue". Its full of lots of drama, murder and suspense.

The plot unfolds in a ferver of murder and twists. It surely keeps you guessing and wondering. Keeps you on the edge of your seat until the climactic end.

Could not put the book down. A must read!

Full Blue is the story of Victor Romero and Mitchell Leon, residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side who find themselves caught up in crime, drama, and political intigue. Victor is a college graduate trying make his way in life while at the same time giving something back to the community in which he was raised. Mitchell is his uncle, a NYPD detecive who is trying to make a diiference while working for "The Man" as it were. They go up against corrupt buisnessmen, shady politicans (Are there any other kind?) and even a ... nah that would be telling ... you'll just have to find out for yourself.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I found it to be engaging and it really held my attention. There's a lot going on but it's easy to follow. It all comes together in the end. I liked the dialouge and the fact that Mr. Diaz was able to give even the peripheral characters fully realized personalities.

The other cool thing about Full Blue is that Mr. Diaz manages to work in cool pieces of reference and information in his work. It's not obvious or heavy handed but in the end you just might walk away with a desire to read more about the issues he deals with or the numerous philosophical issues or writers he cites and addresses.

I think Full Blue is a cool little package. If you just want drama, action, intrigue and suspense, it's got it. Plus with a little hidden bonus or two.

Michael Palin (of Monty Python fame) is more than funny: he's a perceptive and compassionate traveller! I loved his first two BBC travel series and their companion books, so when one day in Seattle, I read in the paper that the next evening he would begin a third, I made sure to tune in. I wasn't disappointed; from a remote Alaskan island so close to the International Dateline that Palin writes: "The Russian soldiers staring at me across the water have already had the day I'm having" to "the southernmost place of worship in the world, outside of Antarctica", this one is as good an armchair journey as any the BBC has produced. Something special: the photography is, as usual, superb, and there's an underwater sequence in the Philipines that has to be seen to be believed. So, either take a year off yourself (that's about what it took Palin), pack your own forty-eight (!) suitcases and spend your own mint to do this trip of a lifetime, or just do it with Mike Palin. After all, that's what books are for, isn't it?

Michael Palin's "Full Circle" trip involved traveling all of the way around the Pacific Ocean. He (and his film crew) started at the Bering Strait in Alaska and then traveled down the Asian side of the Pacific, crossed over to Cape Horn, and traveled up through South and North America, returning to Alaska.

The trip covered 50,000 miles through 17 countries in ten months. Specifically, these countries were visited: USA (Alaska), Russia (Siberia), Japan, S. Korea (entry to N. Korea was denied), China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, USA (California and Washington), Canada (British Columbia) and back to Alaska again.

This trip, like the other ones done by Michael Palin for the BBC, was filmed for viewing as a television mini-series. (This version is available on DVD, at least at Amazon UK.) Afterwards, Michael Palin and Basil Pao (the stills photographer in the filming crew) created this book as an alternative record of the trip.

The book is richly illustrated with Basil Pao's beautiful photographs. Michael Palin's text is wonderful because he has a way of finding interesting places and people and of describing them with warmth and humor.

The diversity of the many countries and places is amazing. Artic wilderness, tropics, deserts, cramped cities, huge rivers, high mountains, etc., etc. There are many high points along the way, the most exciting being when Michael Palin had to lasso a camel while standing in the back of a pickup truck that was going over bumps and around bends at break-neck speed!

At the same time, Michael Palin does not shy back from visiting and describing the thought-provoking places along his journey. The Russian Gulag in Siberia, Hiroshima and the remembrance of the atomic bomb, the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea and the border between Mexico and the United States are all discussed with unusual insight.

This book easily deserves five stars. Except for the audio version, that is.

The nice thing about the audio version is that Michael Palin reads the book himself, and he does a great job as a reader. But the audio version does not include Basil Pao's beautiful photographs, of course, and worst of all, it's abridged. My dislike of abridged audio books results in me giving the audio book version only three stars.

Rennie Petersen