Spoiler free review.

Shadows at Dusk is the second book in the Missing in Alaska series. The first book is Cold Light of Day-which I have not read. I really enjoyed Shadows at Dusk. It has a great plot and is an enjoyable mystery.

Sometimes the romantic parts, this is hard to explain so please bear with me, seem like the author wanted something romantic to happen every certain number of pages. As if she realized nothing romantic had happened in awhile and stuck it in there after the story had been written. I think that was a mistake. I don't mind a little, clean romance and this certainly isn't overdone but it does feel like it was inserted into the story after the fact. It interrupts the flow. I hope that makes sense. I would love to see the author channel John Steinbeck when if comes to her descriptions of nature. So far, she has limited Alaska to a setting. I'd love to see the landscape and terrain become more of a character. Why waste the opportunities offered by a rugged and wild terrain?

This is still a great read. I highly recommend it.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this fantasy book. The author is very descriptive and is good at world building. Occasionally, character development gets lost in the minutia. The author REALLY needs to work on her dialog. There is a lot of room for improvement. There isn't a proper ending. There are many unanswered questions. The author wants you to buy the next book to find out what happens. That being said, I think this is a great start to a children's series. I know the author wants this to be for middle grade readers, but it's third grade through fifth grade. Might work for an immature sixth grader. As a children's book I give it four stars. As a middle grade book it gets three.

I really enjoyed these old stories on CD. The are not scary by todays standards so don't expect that. I truly enjoyed listening to them in my car. My favorite is the story about the man who wouldn't die. The Narrator, Gary Furlong, is amazing! He really makes the stories come alive. I hope to find more books read by him. Buy this audiobook! You wont be disappointed.

This would be fantastic for an art history major who speaks basic Italian. Others may find it a bit dry. The fifth disc did not work properly on the CD audiobook. I think that is unacceptable. What I did hear of the audio book was great. But I recommend listening to it on audible because the CD's are poorly manufactured. You will need to get the book in print so you can see pictures of the artwork being discussed. The CD does not include a booklet of pictures, -1/2 star.

This work of fiction is part of a sub genre of retelling American classics. It is extremely difficult to be original when your story is based on another person's work. Norman Lock manages to pull it off. I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. The book has some mistakes because it is not the final draft/ edit. The version I read could stand to be a little more fleshed out. Most books I review would benefit from a good editor trimming the fat. This book needed a little more added to it. This is a three star read but really deserves the fourth star for creativity and originality in a challenging genre. I'd be very interested in reading more from this author. I would love to see a collection of wholly original short stories.

Introductory texts and translations are taken from the third revised and corrected edition of Benjamin Jowett's "The Dialogues of Plato" (1892). This is a good, but dry, translation.

The books contained in this volume are; Republic, Symposium, Phaedrus, Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo.

In "The Republic," Plato's teacher, Socrates, discusses the character of the just city-state and its citizens. "Symposium" and "Phaedrus" explore the nature and meaning of love. The dialogues "Euthyphro," "Apology," "Crito" and "Phaedo" chronicle the trial, sentencing, and execution of Socrates for his perceived crimes against the state.

This information is for ISBN: 9781435146182 which is 720 pages.

If you are looking to have all of the works of Plato in one volume this B&N edition is NOT the book for you. It's beautiful but it is missing so much.
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If you want a complete collection of Plato get the 1997 edition of the following book; ISBN: 9780872203495. It contains a modern translation that is perfect for people who have have limited/ zero knowledge of Greek. It should be required reading because it's that good. I hope this review and recomendation help you!

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Spoiler free review. I believe this story would have benefited from a good editor making the story more concise and pointing out believability issues to the author. The last part of the book needs a good rewrite. It's too bad because the potential for more is there. I just don't feel like this is a final draft. I would tell the author to practice writing loveable characters, keep the story simple, and trim the fat. I was sent this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Macabre Tales of Edgar Allan Poe is a sewn hardback book of 436 xviii pages. It contains 8 tipped-in color plates, 23 full page black and white illustrations, and numerous ornaments. It is printed lithographically on 150gsm Munken pure rough paper, with sewn sections, decorated boards, silk ribbon marker, head and tailbands, and d/w.

Limited to 400 numbered copies.

I read this study guide immediately after finishing the book. It has some really great insights into the story and the author. I'm glad I read it and I recommend it to others. That being said, this has multiple errors in the plot summary. I am shocked. Did the author just skim the story or read it so long ago they got mixed up? Why didn't a fact checker catch this before it went to print?

If you hate spoilers, you definitely want to read the entire book before you read this study guide. Do not read a chapter of the book then read that chapter's summary and analysis in the study guide because even the early chapter's analyses talk about the end of the book, in detail.

If you, or your child, read the book then read this study guide you will learn more than you will from a teacher. This will not take the place of reading the book! If there were not plot summary errors I would have given this five stars.

Spoiler free review. This middle grade novella is excellent and has a great pace. I really enjoyed the writing style and highly recommend this dramatic allegory to those who like Goosebumps and Fear Street. The story left me wanting more from this author and I look forward to reading his next book. I predict Cameron Chaney will only get better with time.

Spoiler free review. I read this as a child and it was fantastic. I persuaded my mom to read it. She liked it so much she kept my copy and would not give it back. When I grew up, I found a brand new vintage copy of this on eBay-because I wanted the original cover. I was finally able to reread this fantastic story as an adult. It is still great. In 2016 this book was made into a Lifetime made for television movie starring Maria Bello. The movie is kind of a dud and will spoil the book for you. I recommend reading the book first, even if you are an adult. If you or your child like Goosebumps, Fear Street, chillers, or mysteries, buy this book! The reading level is listed as 6-8. I read it in fourth grade and comprehended everything just fine. The two main characters are girls but I think boys will enjoy this story too. I don't want to give anything away with a plot summary. Just read the book!

There is a creepy/ spooky factor to this book that is amazing but is probably not appropriate for a hypersensitive, unstable or traumatized child.

Spoiler free review. I read this as a child and it was fantastic. I persuaded my mom to read it. She liked it so much she kept my copy and would not give it back. When I grew up, I found a brand new vintage copy of this on eBay-because I wanted the original cover. I was finally able to reread this fantastic story as an adult. It is still great. In 2016 this book was made into a Lifetime made for television movie starring Maria Bello. The movie is kind of a dud and will spoil the book for you. I recommend reading the book first, even if you are an adult. If you or your child like Goosebumps, Fear Street, chillers, or mysteries, buy this book! The reading level is listed as 6-8. I read it in fourth grade and comprehended everything just fine. The two main characters are girls but I think boys will enjoy this story too. I don't want to give anything away with a plot summary. Just read the book!

There is a creepy/ spooky factor to this book that is amazing but is probably not appropriate for a hypersensitive, unstable or traumatized child.

This story has good parts but is geared toward young teens. Think Sweet Valley Twins meet Fear Street-except not as awesome. I find it odd that the last quarter of the book has numerous "F" words and one "B" word. The swearing does not add to the story or dramatic dialogue. But it does successfully eliminate the young target audience. The writing is unsophisticated and will not appeal to adults. I believe there is too much swearing for this to be a middle grade book-and it is a sixth grade reading level, tops. If not for the swearing I would have given this three stars as a middle grade book. I think most people should pass on this one. I was sent this five and a half hour book on CD for free in exchange for an honest review. That obligation is why I finished all forty-six chapters. The narrator, Stephanie Bentley, does a good job reading and changes her voice for the different characters. The narration gets four stars.

Spoiler free review. I have mixed feelings about this book. The author of this young adult fiction is a good storyteller but not a great writer. It bothered me that the royal/noble characters frequently used contractions and present day slang. At times, the dialogue is terrible. The book really needs better editing. There are quite a few mistakes. Sometimes the wrong pronoun is used or the same word is mistakenly used twice in a row. The prologue is better than the first half of the book. I wanted to stop reading this around page fifty-four. I kept reading because I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review and I felt obligated to finish it. I'm glad I stuck with it. I thoroughly enjoyed the second half of the book because the author created enjoyable characters and a good story. I particularly enjoyed the excerpts from the main character's favorite book. Between Silk and Sand is worthy of a sequel. I would advise the author to step up her game and pay more attention to the dialogue. It is my single biggest complaint in this book. I would also advise the author to shop around and have this adapted into a made for TV movie or miniseries.

My copy of this book is 300 pages and has beautiful cover art.

Irish Academic Press ISBNs (Ireland 1977)
ISBN: 0 7165 2320 5 (Maroon Cloth)
ISBN: 0 7165 2321 3 (Paper)

Rowman and Littlefield ISBN (USA 1977)
ISBN: 0 87471 966 6

This book is "Based on lectures forming part of the annual Dante series in University College, Dublin between 1987 and 1990."--p. [5]. It is very hard to find in print. My search was nearly three years. Below is hardcopy information and an eBook link.

ISBN: 0716524880
ISBN13: 9780716524885
LSN: 0-7165-2488-0
OCLC Number: 28055118

Direct Download: http://www.thebillsofinsua.com/word-and-drama-in-dante-italian-studies.pdf

Original 1985 ISBN: 0932631134
Original 1985 LCCN: 85-070078

This is a book of eight essays based on lectures given in University College Dublin. This work is very specific and probes the depths of Dante-mostly in the Commedia. I.E. poetic pragmatism, meaning of Statius for Dante, free will, allegory and figuralism in Monarchia, et cetera.

This is not a stand alone work. It is part of an out of print series on Dante. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to specialists and university libraries. This is NOT for the non-specialist. For the casual reader or students just trying to get through a class I recommend Understanding Dante by John A. Scott.

ERRATUM
Page 178 lines 3-5 should read
in the opinion of . . . Rabanus Maurus this anointing of the emperor by the pope was not interpreted to mean that the emperor depended on the pope.

I had a VERY difficult time tracking down this book. The only copy I have seen has a plain green, linen hardcover with gold lettering on the spine. Below, I have listed the various ISBN numbers to aid others in their search.

Irish Academic Press edition ISBN: 0716500582
ISBN13: 9780716500582

Rowman and Littlefield edition ISBN: 084763633X
ISBN-13: 978-0847636334

An Internal Reconstruction of the Archaeology, History, and Religious Teachings of the Ancient Peoples of the Book of Mormon.

The Little Dog Who Forgot How To Bark by Carolyn Bailey
And
The Little Boy Who Found His Fortune by Margaret L. White and Alice Hanthorn

"Little Boy" used with permission from White-Hanthorn's Do and Learn Readers - Our Friends at Home and School - First Reader (Blue Cover)