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An excellent AP English Grammar Resource Book!.......1998-12-17
This book is a great resource from Grammar. It outlines it in an easy to follow fashion. I would suggest having your own copy of it in order to take notes and study the really important areas. Other parts of the book are very helpful with writing. Please E-mail me if you know of any other great grammar books.
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The Bedford Guide for College Writers with Reader, Research Manual, and Handbook.......2006-07-11
Despite the fact this book was for a college course,I'm going to keep it because its very helpful in writing proposals and letters in my personal and professional life.
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I bought this at Amazon.com from an Awesome Deal I found on DailyTool.com. This book was required by my professor but I really didn't enjoy it too much because I don't like English writing class. =)
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Great Book!!.......2005-09-22
My Great-Aunt bought me several of these books when they were first published back in 1981. As a child, I always thought it was neat that the author had the same last name as my Great-Aunt!! I loved them then and love that I can share them with my 3 year old daughter!!
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In December of 1823, the poem now known as The Night Before Christmas was first published anonymously and has since become the best loved Christmas poem of all time. Now, for the first time in The Visit, Dinghy Sharp, a direct descendant of recognized author Clement Clarke Moore, shares her delightful story with us all, and reveals the history and origin of this beloved poem as it has been passed down for generations in the Moore family.
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This book will become a new tradition for all ages!.......2004-01-18
I came upon this book after the holidays were over and regret that I didn't find it before Christmas. This book was so enchanting that I went back to purchase more as gifts for next Christmas and was disappointed when they were sold out. This story is written in poem form as recalled by Dinghy Sharp, the great-great-grandaughter of Clement C. Moore, author of the famous poem, The Night Before Christmas, written on Christmas Eve of 1822. The story captures the history and origin of his poem that was passed down from generation to generation in their family. Many verses from the poem are explained in the story to help readers understand the poem's meaning. The story ends with a copy of The Night Before Christmas, handwritten by Clement C. Moore along with his signature, dated 1862. This story will become a new family tradition in my home for many years to come. It will be read on Christmas Eve, among other stories that are currently read as tradition in our home. I intend to pass this wonderful version of Moore's poem on to my children with the hope that it will be passed on from generation to generation as it was told in the Moore family.
The Truth Behind "Twas the Night Before Christmas".......2003-01-08
Written by a relative of Clement Clarke Moore, the author shares the history of the famous Christmas story. Done all in rhyming poetry with explanations of phrases used throughout like "threw open the shutters". Beautiful illustrations as well. Makes you want to crawl into a warm bed and read it again. My 8th grade students enjoyed hearing it very much! Worth the purchase.
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Historical European Christmas Romance.......2005-11-24
From the back cover:
Celebrate Christmas with these three charming tales from Harlequin Historicals.
"Comfort and Joy" by Margaret Moore
After a terrible accident, Griffen Branwynne had given up on the joys of Christmas--until the indomitable Gwendolyn Davies arrived on his doorstep and turned his world topsy-turvy. Could the earl resist a woman who wouldn't take no for an answer?
"Love At First Step" by Terri Brisbin
While visiting griend in England for the holidays, Lord Gavin MacLeod cast his eye upon the mysterious Elizabeth. She was more noble beauty than serving wench, and Gavin vowed to uncover her past at any cost...
"A Christmas Secret" by Gail Ranstrom
Miss Charity Wardlow expected a marriage proposal from her intended while attending a Christmas wedding. But when Sir Andrew MacGregor arrived at the manor. Charity realized she wanted no one but the Scotsman with the sensual smile...
And my review:
Margaret Moore's story was just okay. I find that she is a good writer if she is given enough pages to work with. 100 is not enough for her. (I really enjoyed her full-length Harlequin Historical "A Warrior's Lady".) The characters in this novella felt too stereotypical for me. The author did an excellent job with the historical detail, but I didn't feel that the romance was very well executed. It was okay for a one-time read, but I wouldn't bother reading it again. Maybe because I'd read better by Margaret Moore, I expected this to be better than it was. Three stars.
I didn't get more than twenty pages into Terri Brisbin's story. First off, I want to say that I have absolutely NO PROBLEM with the prostitute heroine thing. In fact, two of my favorite books, "Forgiving" by Lavryle Spencer and "Comanche Magic" by Catherine Anderson, feature prostitute heroines. The difference in those books are that the hero are honorable men - they rescue the heroines from their life of disgrace, not take advantage of the situation. The hero in "Love at First Step" was an entirely different story. My complaint was that I didn't find him to be very heroic when, the second day he know her, he sleeps with the heroine as a prostitute, not as a man who loves and respects her. There's not a hint of affection from him; he just wants to slake his lust. Basically, he uses her! How is he any different from the rest of the lowlifes who use her body for their own pleasure and think that a few coins makes it okay? Disgusting! One star, only because there isn't a no star catagory on Amazon.
"A Christmas Secret" was another just okay read. The mystery was quite well executed, but I didn't feel the romance was. The spark you want to feel warming your heart after you finish the story was just not there. I did like the idea that everyone has a secret, whether it be good or bad. I could see the truth of Julius's intentions coming from a mile away, too, which really detracted from my enjoyment of the story. Andrew was pretty swoon-worthy, but other than that, this was not a story to re-read. Three stars.
If you can find this book at a garage sale, or borrow it from a friend, you might want to. However, I wouldn't recommend spending much money to get your hands on it. There are better Christmas anthologies out there.
Really enjoyed these.......2004-11-28
I thought all three of these were good. don't understand the bad review.
Three English Christmas tales.......2004-11-02
I love Christmas-themed romances, and I thought that this anthology contained three good stories. I'll review each story separately.
"Comfort and Joy" by Margaret Moore - 5 stars
Griffin Branwynne, Earl of Cwm Rhyss, had been disfigured in a tragic fire years ago. After his fickle fiancee and his "friends" deserted him, he retreated to his home, where he had been rarely seen since. Despite his fearsome reputation, Gwendolyn Davies is determined to see him a few days before Christmas, to beg for money for the orphan's home she runs. But a snowstorm strands her in Griffin's home, and she soon learns that despite Griffin's gruff exterior, he is a remarkable man. Gwen has no illusions - she knows she is the orphaned daughter of paupers and that Griffin is an earl - but she can't help but feel a growing admiration for this man.
I really liked this story, it was in my opinion the best in the book. The author, in less than 100 pages, manages to weave a wonderfully tender romance with interesting characters. I loved Gwen - unlike many romance heroines, she is utterly realistic when it comes to society's reaction if she was involved with an earl. It was a great story about two wounded people learning how to trust one another.
"Love at First Step" by Terri Brisbin - 4 stars
Lord Gavin MacLeod was visiting his foster brother, Orrick, in England for the holidays, which were a bit gloomy since Gavin had lost his wife three years ago. While there, Orrick asks Gavin to try to discover why the village prostitute, Elizabeth, is a prostitute. Elizabeth's well-bred manners show that she was gently reared, and Gavin is intrigued with the task. He soon realizes that he could lose her heart to her - but could he and Elizabeth manage to look over the past and start afresh?
I liked this story once I got into it. The heroine and hero were both atypical - the hero was in his early 40s, and the heroine was a prostitute. I had absolutely no qualms about having the heroine being a prostitute. Why shouldn't she have a happy ending in romanceland, too? The only part I didn't like was when Gavin and Elizabeth were first together...but Gavin eventually redeemed himself a few times over in my eyes. A good, but unusual, story. And for those who are interested - in January 2005, the story of Lord Orrick and Margaret is being released by Harlequin - "The King's Mistress" by the same author.
"A Christmas Secret" by Gail Ranstrom - 4 stars
Miss Charity Wardlow is expecting a proposal from her sweetheart this Christmas. But she has no idea that while she is helping her best friend prepare for her Christmas wedding, her sweetheart is playing her false. When she overhears a conversation that seems to indicate that her best friend's future husband has an illegitimate child that he refuses to tell her about, Charity is convinced that she must tell her friend at once. Only Sir Andrew MacGregor, a friend of the groom, convinces her to investigate further before she tells her friend. As Charity investigates, she learns that everyone has a secret of some sort - and maybe her secret is that she is falling in love with Sir Andrew!
I liked this story. Charity is a member of the Wednesday League, which has appeared in previous books by Ms. Ranstrom. The story was well-written and interesting. Although Charity is a bit naive and immature in the beginning of the story, she grows nicely throughout the story. I'm looking forward to reading more from all three of these authors.
One good story, two trashy ones--don't bother!.......2004-10-28
Margaret Moore, who was given "top-billing" on this trio of stories(her name is in large print, with the other two authors in smaller print), should have refused to have her story in this anthology. Her story was the only good one in the bunch. Moore's story is about a disfigured hero and a poor, virtuous orphanage matron. Typical kind of "beauty and the beast" scenario, but it was well-written and quite touching. I liked the children and the other secondary characters in the story. This would have made an even better full-length novel. However, even with the short length of the story, the author gives us likable, even lovable, characters. She also showed the development of a romance that went beyond sexual attraction, and involved the two main characters discovering things about each other that they could like and admire. The Christmas aspect added to the interest of the story, particularly when it came to music and cooking of the season.
The next two stories were forgettable, in my opinion. Brisban is a good writer, but I didn't like the plot of the hero falling for the heroine while she is working as a prostitute. Maybe in a longer story this could be developed in a sensitive, engaging manner, but in this short story, it just didn't work for me. I didn't like the hero sleeping with her at first just for sex, and her being totally dissociated from the experience. Then, somehow, he falls in love with her and is able to "bring her to life." Of course, she is acting as a prostitute because she had no other choice, theoretically, and that is supposed to make everything ok? I did like the fact that the hero was older and more mature, with grown kids--it is nice to see at least an attempt at showing that love and romance can be ageless. Still, the whole sex for money and out of obligation stuff just turned me off.
Ranstrom's story was the least likable of all. It was set in the regency period, I believe, and the heroine was way too quick to lose her virginity to the hero before even the possibility of a marriage was discussed. This happened, I'm sure, during the Regency to even "nice" young misses, but in that era if you weren't a virgin coming into marriage, you could be ruined as far as your chances for making a good marriage. I don't believe that Charity wouldn't have even considered what her actions might due to her future. This seemed like a modern tale just thrown into a historical background. I also didn't care for the hero--he had a Scottish name, but that was about all. I like Scottish heros, but this one didn't really talk, act or think like a Scotsman, as far as I am concerned. The sex certainly was hot and steamy, if that is all one is looking for in a romance, but I want to see more romance and more showing of what draws the characters together as a couple, not just mindless sex. This book was a big disappointment--I expect more from Harlequin Historicals, particularly their Christmas anthologies. This book was a waste of my money and my time.
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"Lushly textured pencil drawings capture the mystery, surprise, and anticipation of . . . the most magical night of the year." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Once upon a time, children imagined St. Nicholas as a stern, skinny bishop who was as likely to dole out discipline as Christmas presents. But thanks to the anonymous publication of the poem "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" in the TROY SENTINAL in 1823, a plumper, merrier St. Nick was born, transformed into the sleigh-riding, chimney-diving, jolly old elf we now call Santa Claus. Complemented by gorgeous monochrome illustrations that are meticulously true to pre-Victorian times, this definitive volume of 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, honoring the poem's original language, is now available in a compact gift edition.
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Outstanding! Heirloom Quality Book.......2007-03-14
I purchased this book for my family for Christmas. I found it absolutely beautiful! There is a short introduction in the beginning that tells the history of the poem. The drawings are exquisite and the binding is simply elegant. I love everything about this book! I intend to keep it in our family and pass it down for generations!
book "Twas The Night Before Christmas".......2007-01-09
I received this book quickly and was pleased to see the pictures were exactly what I had hoped for and the words were exactly the ones used in the original "Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus".
My little 3 year old grandson listened intently as we read it to him. He wanted to see the pictures as the story was read and explained to him. This book will become a treasure of our family, to be read and re-read year after year.
magical.......2006-10-17
My mother used to read me this poem every christmas eve which became a magical tradition. The book was misplaced in a move and my mother and i have not read it since I was young. So I ordered this version for her christmas this year and when it arrived I was more than pleased. The book is stunning in more ways than one, and the artwork really shows how magical and heartwarming the story is. I shall give it to my mother on christmas eve and I know she will treasure it.. as will my kids and there kids after them. This book without a doubt will become an heirloom. Wether you are looking for a new copy or buying twas the night before christmas for the first time, I highly recommend this version. Enjoy.
Magical.......2005-12-08
Last year, I wanted to introduce my two-year old son to this poem and spent a long time looking at different versions in the book store before deciding on this one. I'm so glad I found it! I love its authenticity. The illustrations are so incredibly beautiful! Tavares' drawings are full of light and magic. Most other versions I saw were so overly colorful, busy, and comical that the illustrations overwhelmed the text. In this version, the illustrations draw me into the text and make me realize how truly beautiful the words are too. The combination makes for a soothing bedtime story. I even love the subtlty of the metallic green page borders. There's just something about this one that makes us want to read it every night during December.
beautiful artwork makes the story come to life.......2005-10-27
In our house, while we read the story of "The Night Before Christmas" several times over the holiday season, we have a special tradition to read it with my son on Christmas Eve just before bed. We own several versions of this story, from picture books, to pop-ups, to sesame street characters, but this version is the one we read on Christmas Eve.
The pencil drawings are beautifully detailed, and the combination of the artwork applied to the original text of the poem, really give the story back some of it's old world charm. Even the size and texture of the book (Oversized hardcover with fabric-like binding) give it the feel of tradition.
Definitely worth adding this version of a classic story to your holiday library.
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Visit of the Tomten
Barry Lee Johnson
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It's Christmas Eve! Bear and all his friends are very busy geting things ready until they start to worry and wonder if Santa will come. What can they do to make sure Santa stops by the Big Blue House this year? Find out in this heartwarming story for everyone who believes in Santa!
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Everyone Was Stirring --- Even Tutter the Mouse!.......2006-01-22
So says this cute book from the "Bear in the Big Blue House" series about a visit from Santa. It's Christmas Eve and the kids of the Big Blue House and Bear too are all getting ready for Christmas. They're all looking forward to getting presents from Santa, but Tutter has an awful thought --- what if Santa doesn't come? Pip and Pop think about this and they're worried too --- they weren't always good and sometimes they stayed up past their bedtimes! They're all very worried, but Bear reassures them that everything is okay.
A great tale for all "Bear in the Big Blue House" fans and all who believe in Santa. For those that might be wondering, this is an entirely separate story from "A Berry Bear Christmas" --- there's no crossover.
Oh --- and Bear isn't dressed as Santa --- that's Santa Bear!
cute concept.......2002-07-25
Tutter the mouse is worried that Santa might miss him since he is so small. The others in the house join in on the anxiety and decided they need to entice Santa with snacks so he comes to the Big Blue House. Cute story except I wasn't crazy about the end when tutter finds (what he thinks) santa at the christmas tree and it's bear dressed as santa. I thought this might confuse my 2 year old who loves these bear stories.
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Wonderful illuminations of this classic by Mary ogden, Clement Moore's daugther with a l;etter from David Ogden, reat-great-grandson of Mary ogden, very beautiful hardcover with originals of the work
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The Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas (A Rand McNally Junior Elf Book)
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Bring the true Spirit of Christmas into everyday life all year long. More than a collection of delightful stories, Visits to the Manger leads the reader to understand-to experience-the birth of Cosmic Consciousness into our world. Each story includes its own special meditation, designed to bring the reader to that place within where creativity, fulfillment and spiritual realization are born. Crafted to be read on several levels, all the stories will be enjoyed and appreciated by children and adults alike.
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