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Lonely Planet China
Customer Reviews:
Racist, opinionated, and contains little useful travel information.......2007-10-03
I'm a Han Chinese who has traveled extensively in Xinjiang. Lonely Planet is only harming Han-Uyghur relations with their anti-Han Chinese rhetoric and veiled racism. The section on Xinjiang starts off by claiming that Han Chinese are "invaders", then goes on to describe the Beijing government sending "trainloads" and "hordes" of Han Chinese to flood Xinjiang's ethnic makeup. I'm Han Chinese, I am not an invader, I refuse to be described of as human cattle, and I have just as much right to be here as some snotty Western backpacker who thinks he's above it all. The Lonely Planet section on Xinjiang is filled with opinionated, anti Han-Chinese drivel and the little actual travel information that it does provide is woefully outdated and inaccurate. When I buy a travel guidebook, I buy it for pure travel information, not to be "educated" by racist garbage written by self-righteous Westerners who can't even speak Mandarin. For this reason I will not purchase Lonely Planet guidebooks in the future and recommend others not to purchase them either, especially not the China edition. I have heard the Iran edition has similar problems.
Lonely Planet - CHINA.......2007-08-26
Physical condition - Bent cover and first pages - ACCEPTABLE
Contents - We plan a trip to China in November 2007. This
Guide will be an invaluable resource - even though we will
be on a guided tour. We have guests that have lived years in
China and when they saw our copy of "Lonely Planet - CHINA",
they said that "It is absolutely THE BEST."
too big too small.......2007-08-12
the book is too big... China is a big country, there should be a separate book for each region covering it more in depth. Also due to this, the authors have selected a tiny font making it quite hard and unpleasant to read.
The book is also lacking useful hints which I find in the french equivalent "le guide du routard" for french speakers.
Not easy to read for foreigners.......2007-07-13
Comprehensive edition actually, but not so easy to read for the foreigners.
As it is a guide I preffer more "easy english".
so so.......2007-07-13
For standard tourist attractions its a fine guide book BUT it is no insider guide ............ not even close.
And it is HEAVY!!!!! So think twice; or actually thrice as it is banned in China and if you come across police they might take it away from you!
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- The Last of the really Great Whangdoodles 30th Anniversary Edition
- A delightful tale
- Mary Poppins writes a book. Read it out loud, it's a memory maker!
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What on earth is a Whangdoodle? A "fanciful creature of undefined nature," it was also once the wisest, kindest, most fun-loving living thing in the world--until people stopped believing in it. When that lack of faith became widespread, the last of the really great Whangdoodles created a special land full of extraordinary creatures: furry Flukes, the sly High-Behind Splintercat, and the wonderful Whiffle Bird. But when an open-minded professor--the one adult who still believes in the Whangdoodle--joins forces with three children with active imaginations, they become an unstoppable team on a fantastic and sometimes terrifying journey to Whangdoodleland.
Readers who have explored Narnia, Oz, or Willy Wonka's chocolate factory will be thrilled at this new destination--a marvelous land that will inspire and stimulate creative and scientific minds. And who better to expose young readers to new ways of seeing, smelling, and hearing than Julie (Andrews) Edwards of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music fame? Her lively and clever style pulls readers along effortlessly; she, like the professor, is one grownup who can teach children never to close their minds to possibility. (Ages 9 to 12)
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The Whangdoodle was once the wisest, the kindest, and the most extraordinary creature in the world.Then he disappeared and created a wonderful land for himself and all the other remarkable animals -- the ten-legged Sidewinders, the little furry Flukes, the friendly Whiffle Bird, and the treacherous, "oily" Prock. It was an almost perfect place where the last of the really great Whangdoodles could rule his kingdom with "peace, love and a sense of fun" -- apart from and forgotten by people.
But not completely forgotten. Professor Savant believed in the Whangdoodle. And when he told the three Potter children of his search for the spectacular creature, Lindy, Tom, and Ben were eager to reach Whangdoodleland.
With the Professor's help, they discovered the secret way. But waiting for them was the scheming Prock, who would use almost any means to keep them away from his beloved king. Only by skill and determination were the four travelers able to discover the last of the really great Whangdoodles and grant him his heart's desire.
Julie Andrews Edwards, star of stage and screen, has written a unique and beloved story that has become a modern classic. The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles is sure to continue to delight readers everywhere. This edition includes a new foreword by the author.
Customer Reviews:
The Last of the really Great Whangdoodles 30th Anniversary Edition.......2007-09-14
I brought this book for my god daughter and i wanted to read it first so she was able to come to me to talk about the book. It is a wonderfully well written book that allows the reader to open their minds to pure imagination, where nothing can stand in your way. Julie Andrews Edwards has produced an amazing book that i would recommend to any age group! Even us big children at heart. The use of words is very different from what you see now a days and she hasn't tried to 'dumb it down' for children it talks to them as though they were they stood in front of the professor learning his teachings. The book was brilliant fun to read and i can not wait till my god daughter starts to read it.
A delightful tale.......2007-08-17
I would say that I'm very much like Professor Savant. I need a dose of the imagination of a child to help me along the way. The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles was the kind of book I would have loved reading as a child. I would have read it over and over again savoring each nuance of color and flavor that this book has to offer. As an adult, I feel that there are some lessons in the story that seem a bit forced but the concept that the imagination is a powerful tool is a good reminder for kids of all ages.
It is the story of the three Potter children who meet Professor Savant at the zoo one day and then later again on Halloween night. He tells them about a mysterious creature called the Whangdoodle. They're not sure whether to believe him or not. But he offers to train them so they can go to Whangdoodleland and meet the last of the Whangdoodles.
The professor teaches the children how to perceive and imagine more deeply than they had before. Lindy, the youngest, learns most quickly. But soon they all put on their 'scrappy caps' and take several journeys to this land of imagination. They find many wonders and a few dangers along the way.
I was worried that the book would falter in the end. But it was quite an interesting way of wrapping things up. The message voices many of the questions we have about life now even though the book was written more than 30 years ago.
This is a well-written book full of wonderful detail and an engrossing story. I recommend this for any child and more than a few adults who need to revisit the imagination of their childhood.
Mary Poppins writes a book. Read it out loud, it's a memory maker!.......2007-07-31
I first heard this story in 4th grade. We had a student teacher from Penn State. She would come in and turn off the classroom lights and we would all sit on the big rug in the room and quietly listen to her read The Last of The Really Great Whangdoodles. I have never, ever forgotten it.
If I had one book for kids to read to my own children, it would be this one. Children meet a professor who needs their help. He puts these magical caps on their heads and they spin off into Whangdoodle Land. The scene with the boat, which I will not spoil for you, is my very favorite part! I will just say magic...ice cream...wow!
Okay, if you are looking for a great book to read out loud, something whimsical and something that they will remember forever, it is this book. It gives the youngest sibling a feeling of being ultra special. It gently shows an older sibling how to protect their younger sibs. But no, that is not the point of the book, not at all. It is just whimsy and excitement and wonderful.
It was not until I was much older that I found out that this was written by Julie Andrews. Mary Poppins was my favorite movie for years, so to find out she wrote this was wonderful.
Enjoy it!
Say No to Snoozers and Read Something Fun.......2007-01-21
You know, when I think about books written by celebrities, I think, "Oh gosh, another attempt by a publishing company to make some big bucks through the use of an over-hyped name with no writing talent behind it." Thankfully, Mrs. Andrews was able to write a pretty good book. It's quite fun and imaginative, even if its ideas bear some similarity to the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory film at certain points.
I noticed that during some scenes - the bike scene in particular - the narration alternated between simply worded sentences and complex metaphorical descriptions constructed from vocabulary a college graduate may not know. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but the style does seem to waiver somewhat in a few places, and could have been polished up a bit.
But, if you're like me, you'd take a fun unpolished story over a perfectly polished snoozer any day. It's too bad that most books out there are more like polished snoozers than anything else. No wonder lots of kids don't want to read. At least Julie Andrews knows how to make a fun and engaging story, filled with all sorts of fantastic visions. I mean...we see purple trees, a giant cat, a musical river, some ten-legged monsters, a train made of clouds, a VERY fluffy bird, and the Whangdoodle himself seems to be some kind of chameleon-moose with slippers growing out of his feet. If ever I've seen a cotton-candy book, this is it.
When Hollywood's looking for ideas for movies (which they probably are doing now after Snakes on a Plane) it couldn't hurt them to peer into this Whangdoodle book. Talk about something I'd like to see!
Harry Potter for the younger kids!.......2007-01-09
We've been reading this to my 3year old and 6year old since Christmas and they LOVE it!!! it's just enough imagination not to scare them - just a kids dream! and every chapter -even the exciting ones- ends on a good note for bedtime...they loved Mandy and this one goes one step deeper into their imagination and has some great life lessons that we can all use such as not taking everything you see at face value and to always use your imagination or you will lose it, etc... GREAT Book that i think every kid and adult would enjoy!!!! Along the lines of OZ & Willy Wonka, but with good role models instead of bratty ones and not as scary!!!
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Ilha Formosa, the 'beautiful isle', is a modern society steeped in Chinese heritage, a land of tropical islands and mountain retreats, neon-lit noodle bars and teeming night markets. Whatever you crave - a soak at a hot spring, a temple-hopping itinerary - this is the only guide that puts it all in one book. From the practical to the inspirational, let us connect you with Taiwan.
• BE INSPIRED by itineraries through old Taiwan, new Taipei and the East Coast • ESCAPE to idyllic mountains, tropical islands and coastal strips with our excursion ideas • FEAST LIKE AN EMPEROR - our expert-written Food & Drink chapter is at your service • CROSS THE LANGUAGE BARRIER - with our extensive Language chapter and loads of Chinese script • GET AROUND - with the help of 78 detailed maps
Customer Reviews:
Lonely Planet Taiwan.......2007-06-05
This book was better than the National Geographic Traveler: Taiwan book that I bought for the same trip. A pretty comprehensive guide book that called out most of the important sites, hotels and restaurants. However, I felt the authors could have done a better job of highlighting more of the local eateries and explaining more about the local culture. The book also included maps, which were helpful.
Amateur Effort from Lonely Planet.......2007-04-20
I have a love/ hate relationship with Lonely Planet guides. On one hand I detest the `budget backpackers are holier than thou" attitude which seems to permeate many of the guides' contributions, on the other I am remarkably impressed with their information, maps, attention to detail and notes of interest- hence I continue to reference them. Previous LP guides which I have used and swear by for their usefulness include previous editions of Thailand, Bangkok City guide, Bali & Lombok and India to name a few.
Lonely Planet's Taiwan guide in a word...sucks. There is just too much information lacking from this guide for it to be considered anything near complete. As an example, the section for the city of Kaohsiung ( the second largest city in Taiwan) had all of six (count `em) six entries for hotels- in a major metropolitan city, and one in which I counted at least twice that amount before I even left the train station grounds. Albeit the information that is actually provided is quite sound, the considerable amount of lacking details make this guide not much more useful than maps and guide given out free at Taiwan's Tourist Information centers. In fact, it is surprising just how many times the authors flat out advise you to go to various Tourist info centers to gather required information- rather than write about it themselves. To get an idea of just how spartan this guide is, one only needs to look at the mere size of it. Compare LP's Taiwan with LP's Thailand or Bali (both excellent publications). Then take into consideration the sheer size of the country. LP's Taiwan is about the size of LP's Bali, when it really should be a lot closer the size of LP's Thailand. Recommend you only borrow this one just to orient yourself prior to going, then head straight to the nearest tourist info center for the real scoop.
Must have!.......2007-03-29
I brought both the Lonely Plant and National Geographic Guide to Taiwan. The Lonely Planet book was great! The Chinese characters were great for taxi drivers. There are not a lot a pictures, so the National Geographic Guide came in handy, too! If you are only buying one, the lonely planet guide is esssential.
Tons of information, but not enough pictures.......2007-01-12
I bought both the National Geographic Traveler and Lonely Planet guides for Taiwan before working there for a month. While I was there, I found that National Geographic Traveler was more useful for planning places to go and things to do because it uses in depth highlights of tourist spots to visit and has full color photos and drawings throughout. However, I found that the Lonely Planet guide had more information, both useful and not. It had descriptions, hours of operations, and costs for many destinations that both tourists and residents would frequent. It could be described as an insider's guide of what to do in Taiwan, but the quantity of information was more than the quality. Lonely Planet's few color plates were okay, but not as helpful as those found in the National Geographic Traveler. This made the Lonely Planet harder to decide what to do from the many options provided because the choice was usually only based on a couple of sentences. The maps were better in Lonely Planet, but I ended up using a tourist map when I was in Taipei.
I recommend getting both. I found that I would see interesting photos in National Geographic Traveler and then look up the information in Lonely Planet to decide if it was worth doing or not.
An ever useful guide.......2006-12-02
One of the best guides on Taiwan available in English. It is organized like most Lonely Planet guides with history, geography, and travel information followed by general thoughts on Taiwan then regional information. Anyone visiting the island knows what a complex and bewildering maze Taiwan is. The book does a fine job of making sense of it all. Of course, things change there all the time. On my first visits, private boating was prohibited. Now I believe it is available. Hualien has become much more a tourist center. The MRT has made simple convenient transport in Taipei and the surrounding cities a reality. As such, it is forgiveable if the book is not up to date on everything. Even so, it is often wonderfully effective in pointing out good things to see and places to sleep and eat while picking up on some more obscure matters like the Festival of Lanterns, a kind of fireworks equivalent of the running of the bulls. In some areas, the book seems limited by the interests of the author. Information on shopping in Taipei could certainly be expanded. Clearly no one could provide a perfect guide. Imagine someone having the time and money to explore all the restaurants of note in Taipei. Nevertheless, the book is essential reading for anyone traveling to Taiwan. Additionally there is expanded focus on the scenic east coast with more detailed treatment of the likely visitor's spot of Hualien. The fascinating town of Yingge which has been a pleasure to visit for many years but has been curiously absent from the guide finally gets a writeup.
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Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Annual, pocket quick reference provides information to help insure appropriate clinical management of patients. More than 2,000 medications are covered. Appendix includes more than 150 pages of charts, management guidelines, and therapy recommendations. Softcover.
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The "All in One" Book.......2006-12-23
This would have been the perfect book to refer to when I was in clinical. We had the MGH Clinical Procedures book and John Snow's manual, but this goes way beyond those two. Like the previous reviewer, I would carry this book before any others. (It is also available for the PDA.) A "must have" resource for your practice or residency.
A perfect book to have during residency........2000-06-24
This is a must-have for anesthesia residency. It contains complete information not only for po/iv drugs, but inhalation agents as well. In addition, the book has appendicies that cover additional information in condensed form for easy reference (categorized drugs and their affect on local, general or regional anesthesia, tables of all anesthetics with their chemical and physical properties, flow-graphs of ACLS and other protocols. If I could carry only one book (beside Morgan and Mikhail) this would be it.
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In the heart of the great metropolis of New York City, the bright lights of Broadway shine. And down, down, down, beneath a theater known as the Sovereign, there sits a long-forgotten architect's model -- the Sovereign's miniature replica. In this secret space, an adorable troupe of theater mice busily prepare to stage their own show, "Broadway Airs." Among the cast and crew are Emil, the director; Harold, the character actor; Adelaide, the diva; and young Pippin, the intern. Rehearsals are in their usual state of chaos when suddenly the production is threatened by the imminent demolition of the theater and the devastating disappearance of Adelaide. As the clock ticks toward opening night, everyone is worried -- will the little Sovereign survive? How can they pull off the most important night in mouse theater without their star? Somehow, the show must go on!
In this loving spoof of life in the theater, we join a delightful cast, follow a daring adventure, and welcome a brave new hero. This delicious tribute to the Broadway musical is written by two bestselling authors who have firsthand experience of this much-adored world.
Customer Reviews:
A Bow to Musical Theater.......2006-06-20
Julie Andrews Edwards says her idea for the story occured while she was working on a PBS program, Broadway: The American Musical. They were filming in one of the famous Broadway theaters when a mouse came out to observe. The theater people admitted the lower levels of the theater were quite overrun with the critters.
A troupe of mice are putting on a New Year's Eve extravaganza in the basement of of Sovereign Theater. Their little theater is the architect's model of the the original theater. The actors include an older, Shakespeare quoting, character actor named Harold; the ingenue, Wendy; the handsome leading man, Curly and every other stock character from any musical you can think of. The characters' names themselves, all come from American musicals.
The new owners of the Sovereign, plan to tear the theater down and replace it with a television studio. This news shocks the acting company. Disaster strikes again when the diva, Adelaide, is caught in a humane mouse trap up in the costume shop. The group must put aside their distress and and rework the show because "the show must go on."
Adelaide is released near the docks and befriended by a professor of mouse lore named Henry who promises to help her get back to the theater in time for the performance.
The traditions of the musical theater are included: the ingenue who must step-up to take a star turn, the young theater-struck Pippin who just wants a chance to show what he can do, and Adelaide, the grande dame whose star-power cannot be matched. The musical numbers, although not named, obviously come shows like My Fair Lady and Fiddler on the Roof.
The pen and ink illustrations by Walton support the storyline. The scenes of NYC are nicely done with an excellent degree of detail. A pleasant read, the book offers an opportunity for youngsters to learn more about the American musical theater. An extended glossary of theatrical terms is also included. I like a book for kids that uses words like "proscenium."
A teaching guide is available on the book's website.
A Mousy Good Time.......2006-05-24
It figures that mice would hold theater productions in the basement of a Broadway theater! Okay, maybe this only happens in fiction, but how wonderful if it were true. In this story such a troop exists, complete with the players you'd expect: the character actor, the diva, the handsome lead, and the plethora of behind-the-scenes mice needed to run the show. Offstage drama--the sudden disappearance of Adelaide, the diva--puts the show in peril. Adelaide, thanks to her robust appetite, has been captured in a humane mouse trap. The young son of the theater's new owner hands the trap to a truck driver, who dumps it onto a snow bank in Brooklyn. Despite their grief at her loss, the cast agrees "the show must go on." Hours outside the city, Adelaide is freezing--and facing her first obstacle in her journey back to the theater. She is saved from Scud, a thuggish rat, by Henry, a mousy professor who specializes in mouse lore. Henry (with other mice and unknowing humans) helps Adelaide to regain the stage in time for her big number. The cast and audience go wild, as they assumed they'd never see her again. A second story line involves Pippin, the junior assistant mouse, who helps to save the decayed theater from a wrecking ball. This tale bops along, never sagging. It is bolstered by Walton's delightful black-and-white illustrations, and a back glossary of theatrical terms.
So cute :->.......2006-04-29
I read this to my cousin the other night as a bedtime story and I may have enjoyed it more than she did.
It's written by Julie Andrews (the one and only) and her daughter. It's not their first book (they have done about 15 books together), but the first that I've read and I loved it. It's about mice at the theatre who are rehearsing for their own musical.
It's part of a collection of stories and both Julie and Emma want to create quality books that nurture kids sense of imagination, and to hopefully have these turn into classics one day.
All the characters in here are named for real characters of musicals (so there is Adelaide from Guys and Dolls etc). The pictures are great and cute. There is even a glossary in here so hopefully kids can learn a little about the theatre and musicals and want to go see some shows.
This is such a cute book for little kids, and based on the work that has gone into this I definately want to check out their other stories because I'm sure that if they are even half as good as this, then they are brilliant.
Book Description
Thanks to you . . . a cloud becomes a castle for a king
Thanks to you . . . I notice wonder in the smallest thing
Children learn much about the world from their mothers. But what about the unexpected wisdom mothers gain while parenting?
Julie Andrews Edwards and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton share their mutual discoveries and delight in the growth experiences of childhood and motherhood. Accompanied by photographs from the authors' extended family collection, these personal exchanges between mother and child celebrate a special bond while reflecting a universal truth.
Customer Reviews:
An 18 page pamphlet.......2007-08-23
Very disappointed. 'Heard about it on the Today TV show. It is an 18 page, hardcover pamphlet, 90% photos, with captions. Total text of "wisdom" could fill no more than 3 pages.
I gave this to wife for Mother's Day.......2007-07-17
My wife is a Julie Andrews fan, and that was enough to recommend this book. The book reflects on a mother's relationship with her child, and all that she comes to learn while "seeing" the world with a "child's eyes."
My wife loved the book. It makes for a wonderful gift.
A Great Gift for Mother's Day, Mom's Birthday, or New Mom.......2007-06-08
This book is filled with beautiful photographs and inspiring words about Mom's and kids. It brought tears to my eyes...
so sweet.......2007-06-02
This book is the sweetest. You'll slow down and see the world in your child's eyes.
VERY DISAPPOINTING.......2007-05-18
I had really looked forward to some words of wisdom from this very articulate and loving mother and daughter duo. What I got instead was very weak and tepid. The book was very meager in size and content, containing only photos and mundane "poetic" expressions. I could have written a much deeper and meaningful book about the wisdom gained and shared between my mother and myself in our 62+ years together . . . and maybe I will one day.
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For an orphan child whose life is filled with comfortable, predictable sameness, with no particular hardships, life is, well, all right. Really, what does Mandy have to worry about? So it comes as a surprise even to Mandy when a small restlessness begins to grow in her. This lonely ache sets her to wandering farther afield, and leads her to a startling and wonderful discovery over the orphanage wall--a very old, very small, seemingly abandoned cottage. Embarking on a clandestine domestic fantasy involving gardening tools and soap flakes, Mandy finds herself being less than honest about where and how she's spending her days. Holding her secret closer and closer to her heart, this imaginative dreamer inadvertently endangers her reputation--and her life.
For every child who has fallen in love with The Secret Garden or A Little Princess, Julie Andrews Edwards's 1971 novel will be a heartwarming discovery. Any sometimes-lonely child with a giant imagination will recognize Mandy's dreams and rejoice in her ultimate fairy-tale happy ending. Judith Gwyn Brown's Edward Gorey-esque pen and ink drawings (with none of Gorey's sinister air) are quietly memorable. Fans of Julie Andrews Edwards--Sound of Music star of stage and screen--will be thrilled to see her latest children's book, Little Bo: The Story of Bonnie Boadicea, or to an earlier favorite, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Book Description
Mandy, a ten-year-old orphan, dreams of a place to call her own. Escaping over the orphanage wall to explore the outside world, Mandy discovers a tiny deserted cottage in the woods. All through the spring, summer, and fall, Mandy works to make it truly hers. Sometimes she "borrows" things she needs from the orphanage. Sometimes, to guard her secret, she even lies. Then, one stormy night at the cottage, Mandy gets sick, and no one knows how to find her—except a special friend she didn't know she had.
This new edition of a classic novel features beautiful black-and-white illustrations that capture the magic of finding a home.
Customer Reviews:
Much better than "The Secret Garden".......2007-08-29
This book reminds me a lot of "The Secret Garden" without being quite as preachy and overly descriptive. My two daughters absolutely love this book and consider it one of their favorites.
Excellent Read.......2007-07-25
I still have the original copy my mom bought me when I was a girl. I've read this so many times. I see how many things in life I am attracted to fixing up and bringing back to life with love. To sum up, this is about an orphaned girl giving love to an orphaned house.
Truth be know I wasn't much of a reader as a child but this book along with the Narnia chronicles have received much of my attention and affection.
Childhood Memories Relived.......2007-07-09
I read Mandy as a 9 year old child and it is the book that I remember most vividly and fondly from my childhood. Now at 40, I have read it again and I'm pleased to say it has lost none of its appeal. For me as an adult this is a great book about hopes and dreams, about carving a niche for yourself no matter what the circumstances and about the importance of having a place to call home. Of course as a child I wasn't consciously aware of these messages - it was simply a great book to become immersed in. It created a world that, like Mandy, for a short time I could call my own. No monsters, dragons, fairies or special effects needed. I have shared this treasure with my sisters and now my neices and Mandy has become a firm family favourite. A great bedtime read for children that adults will love as well.
Outstanding read aloud!.......2007-06-03
I read this book to my daughter many years ago. It still remains one of our favorite shared treasures. Mandy truly becomes a friend as you read. You experience her world as an orphan and dreamer. Every time Mandy enters her secret world outside the orphanage, you get to go with her through Ms. Edward's outstanding writing. I urge any mother or grandmother to begin reading it with their daughter or granddaughter! Girls five and up will love it!
One of my favorite books as a little girl.......2007-05-16
"Mandy" by Julie Andrews Edwards is a delightful tale about an orphan who finds an abandoned cottage and tries to make it her own. Mandy's character is easy to love and you are drawn right into the story. Whenever Mandy is hiding from her roommate, you are holding your breath right along with her! There are several hard lessons that Mandy has to learn and I think that once she's set on the right track, she makes a good role model for girls everywhere.
I would definitely recommend this book. And if you enjoy this story, you'll probably like The Secret Garden (HarperClassics) by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
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The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies, and Emerging Applications is a comprehensive survey of this fast-paced field that is of interest to all HCI practitioners, educators, consultants, and researchers. This includes computer scientists; industrial, electrical, and computer engineers; cognitive scientists; experimental psychologists; human factors professionals; interface and systems designers; product managers; and executives working with product development.
This new Handbook offers a comprehensive compendium of foundational principles, as well as the most recent advances in conceptualizing, designing, and evaluating computing technologies. It spans a variety of traditional and non-traditional platforms, including desktop and mobile computing, networked and virtual environments, and information appliances. In addition, the volume offers thorough coverage of interaction issues concerning diverse users, including men; women; children; the elderly; and those with cognitive, physical, and perceptual impairments. Another unique feature of this new Handbook is that HCI is presented in the context of special application domains, such as e-commerce, telecommunication, government, health care, educational software, entertainment, games, motor vehicles, and aerospace.
In this volume, an unprecedented number of top experts in the field of HCI share their expertise, experience, and insight regarding research, technological advancements, and specific methodologies in the field of human-computer interaction.
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- Couldn't put it down. - Diane
- Long-winded and overheard
- rawther opiniated, yet still delightful
- A Woman of Wonders
- GREAT BOOK!
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Julie Andrews: A Life on Stage and Screen
Robert Windeler
Manufacturer: Birch Lane Press
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Binding: Hardcover
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In this satisfying, straight-ahead biography of the star of My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, and The Sound of Music, Robert Windeler walks a fine line between adulation and gossip. While his admiration for the former singing sensation shines through the text, he grapples earnestly with her parents' alcoholism, her extramarital affair, and the long stretches in her career without a Broadway or Hollywood hit. What emerges is a multidimensional portrait of a former British child star who lost her way in early success and found herself--and an interesting new toughness--through some midlife failures, which lead to her 1995 Broadway comeback in Victor/Victoria and her defiance of the Tony Awards. There's much more in Andrews of the scrappy survivor Victoria Grant (of Victor/Victoria) than any magical nanny.
Customer Reviews:
Couldn't put it down. - Diane.......2005-09-20
A great book with lovely pictures. I just couldn't put it down.
The writer obviously knew her well and shared her amazing story. It was witty, sad and yet it often made you smile. She's also a gutsy lady with a gentle kind nature and very, very talented. Recomend this to anyone..
Long-winded and overheard.......2005-08-24
Julie's a great actor, but this bio isn't as interesting as its subject. An editor is needed for Mr. Windeler's overdrawn overdone prose.
rawther opiniated, yet still delightful.......2003-11-26
What's with the cover picture? I mean, I love Victor/Victoria, but Julie is a beautiful woman... why did he choose this picture? Also, there were times in the book where Windeler's personal opinion was a little offensive to me. I suppose that is alright, because he is allowed his opinion, but it seemed to me like he was bashing the movie "Star!", which happens to be one of my favorites. Other than the difference in opinion that occurred occasionally between the reader and the author... this book was a delightful, yet 'real' holiday about Julie Andrews. It's loaded with anecdotes and great accounts of 'The Adventures of Julie and Carol (Burnett)' (as I call them). Over all, this is a good read for the Julie Fanatic, just keep in mind that you don't always have to agree with what this biographer has to say . ;)
A Woman of Wonders.......2002-03-27
This book about Julie Andrews is extremely interesting. Julie has had many inspiring experiences in her life and continues today to have many more. This book explains how she became what she is today. Also, this book tells the reader many interesting facts about Julie Andrews personal life and career.
GREAT BOOK!.......2002-01-28
Julie Andrews: A Life on Stage and Screen is a great read and I have to say that I found it rather informative. Aside from a few spelling and grammatical errors, it was a good book. Any serious Julie fan should read this!
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