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This Bio is Better Than Just O.K.
Maybe I should preface my comment by saying that I began with "Portrait of a Marriage" and then continued with Harold Nicolson's Diaries, "Vita and Harold", "Vita", Norman Rose, "Harold Nicolson", diaries of H.N.'s friends, and I am currently waiting on a copy of H.N.'s novel, "Other People", which is autobiographical.So it's not as if I am uninterested in this diplomat, who had an exceptional linguistic skill in French, Italian, German, Farsi, and other languages.He also had a crowded social schedule, which included single young aristocrats.

Ah, those Nicolsons!
You might say that when a couple of gay people marry (with one gay son), they enter into a competition to see who can bed the highest number of peers and near-peers.
Ah, the "upper orders", as Wilde might say.

I intend to reread "Harold Nicolson"; currently, I just yearn for more of H.N. and less of James Lees-Milne, whose talent at the N.T. (National Trust) may be greater than his ability to write a good read.

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Available in Paperback
The Sacred Earth and The Spirit of the Land are now available in paperback.If you enjoy Courtney Milne's books, his prairie books are also back in print and readily available.

Inspirational reading
As a photographer I am always looking for new ways to expand my creative awareness of the world around me.In Milne's book I found insight into a subject that is of great interest to me; places and experiences on the earth that take on a sacred quality.The subject matter of sacred sights is definitely not new, but Courtney expands our awareness and defition of what is a sacred sight.A great book for the soul traveller or photographer.I know the book definitely fired up my strong travel bug, as well as adding new insight into my photography.Anyone know when the plane leaves for Cuzco or Tibet? ... Read more

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Dr. Christopher Ringle is the last person you'd expect to find moonlighting as Santa Claus at the mall on the day after Thanksgiving. But it is there that he meets a young man named Molar Alan, who desperately needs a new perspective on the underlying value of Christmas. Dr. Ringle recruits Mo and his older brother as volunteers at a nearby children's hospital for the holiday season. At the hospital, Mo is tasked to help bring holiday cheer to the young cancer patients on the fifth floor. His biggest challenge is befriending a decidedly angry girl who is so embarrassed by her scarred appearance that she hides her face behind the safety of a paper bag. Almost in spite of himself, Mo finds that Christmas joy emanates from a source far greater than the North Pole, while the young girl learns that she is more beautiful than she had ever imagined. (2008) ... Read more

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The Paper Bag Christmas
This book is an absolute treasure. I loved it and I cried. It's not quite what I expected. I could not put the book down. Their was so much love and under standing in it. I really do recommend you read it. I don't want to give the story away, because that is part of the pleasure of reading it. I bought it because it was a Christmas book. It is so much more than that. It really leaves you thinking how lovely children and people can be. Pauline

Beautiful Story
The Paper Bag Christmas
By: Kevin Alan Milne

As a book reviewer I am very seldom at a loss for words. I bought this book because I love Christmas, and after reading a review,I decided to buy it. I am having a hard time finding the words to do justice to this book. It is a beautiful story of two brothers named Aaron and Molar who discover, "The best gift they never wanted for Christmas." This book has made me smile and then cry at times. I can't recommend this book enough. All that I can say is buy this book, give yourself a present, as you will not be disappointed. I wish all parents today would do what the parents in this book have done. Teach their children it is better to give then receive. Then their children will say, "The best gift I never wanted for Christmas." I would like to say to the author, "What a wonderful gift you have for writing"


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Beautiful Read!
At just 150 pages, this is a quick read, but one that will stay with you long after the book is closed.If you don't believe in Santa or Christmas miracles, you may change your mind after reading this!I laughed, I cried, my heart hurt and was filled with joy!This is just a sweet little story about how one boy's life was changed, Christmas when he was 9.Not only did his life change, but the lives of those around him were changed as well.A boy learned about Christmas, a girl learned that beauty is on the inside, and families came together, with the help of one doctor, or Santa Clause, you decide!

It's amazing how one event can change your life.Maybe one little book could change yours...this could be the one!Whether you read it now, at Christmas, or at any other time during the year, I hope you will take the time.It's truly moving!May you keep Christmas in your heart and never get to old to believe.

Great Christmas read!!
This is one of the best books I've ever read.It is such a quick read and each page leaves you wanting more.The Paper Bag Christmas is a great book for the whole family to read and re-read every Christmas as a reminder of what the season is really about...love and giving!Give this book a chance and you will not be disappointed!

wish there were more stars to give
I bought this book last year and have since been sharing it out.I loved it so much.Now getting closer to Christmas I want to read it again.So here I am purchasing another copy this time for my Kindle.The paper copy will continue to be shared out.Such a beautiful story. ... Read more

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Here are Pooh and Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and of course Christopher Robin, doing what they've done for generations--enchanting young readers. ... Read more

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Endearing Even (maybe Especially) to Adults
These endearing characters will never lose their appeal!Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, and Roo are as comfortable to me now as they were when I was a child!All likeable and kind characters, with personalities as varied as the people we all know.Simple adventures, simple dialogue, but often profound observations.The 180 pages can be read in a couple of hours, and it's worth the walk down memory lane, with or without the children!

More of the Wonderful World of Winnie-the-Pooh
The House at Pooh Corner brings us more of the world of Winnie-the-Pooh (Pooh Original Edition).In this book the author introduces the irrepressible Tigger, whose shenanigans create plenty of energy.The writing quality and character development are just as wonderful in as in Winnie-the-Pooh (Pooh Original Edition) -- this book has none of the sequel's dullness.

The House at Pooh Corner, like the first Pooh book, will appeal best to children are old enough to engage in imaginative play. It's a good read-aloud for the 4-8 crowd, but the 8-12 age group will also enjoy it as a read-alone.

The ideal gift for grandchildren from a doting grandmother
The House at Pooh Corner by A A Milne is a must read for every under school age child.More importantly this is the perfect read for every parent who wants one's child to sleep deeply and enjoy sweet dreams. The characters are defined strongly and the storyline is all adventure. Even the ending is happy and leads on to the next in the series.

Excellent service
Definitely would recommend this book as a classic with alot of insight and hidden messages on the adult level as well.Book was in excellent condition and delivery time was incredible - I had ordered several books from different sellers and this was one of the first to arrive.

The Inferior Sequel is Still Much Better Than Most Books
I'm sorry so say that The House at Pooh Corner isn't quite as good as the Winnie-The-Pooh book that preceeds it.It spends a lot of time on the new character Tigger.Too much if you ask me.Even though Tigger is a darn cute fellow in words and pictures, I thought the first Pooh book to be much more balanced out, and to be honest, I didn't think Tigger to be as funny as the other characters.He's only funnier than Rabbit, and that's not saying much.Rabbit's darn plain when compared to that crafty Brer Rabbit of the Uncle Remus books.

Actually, maybe Tigger isn't the problem.It's just that some of the middle chapters of the book are quite bland.Two, Three, and Five don't stand out very much, and look rather ordinary.However, Eight, Nine, and Ten more than make up for the bland chapters and suddenly this book becomes well worth reading.Eeyore's even funnier in his second appearance than his first, and Milne does such a great job giving personality to even the most inanimate of objects.The man's a darn good writer, let's face it.

And, my goodness, Chapter Ten really gets you thinking.Where is Christopher Robin going?Is entering into the grown-up world really so bad?What will the forest do without him?It's very subtle, but you can tell it's important too.

I think my favorite thing about the Pooh books is the entire universe is pretty much limited to 8 or so different individuals.Pooh wakes up and says, "Let's visit everybody to wish them a Happy Thursday!"He can do that because there are only like 8 people in the whole world.It sure makes things a lot simpler having so few people.

The Pooh books make simplicity beautiful.They seem to be set in a very limited technological environment with a heavy emphasis on nature.Heck, everyone there lives in a tree, for goodness sakes.

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Don't Be Disillusioned
So the Bhagwan gradually became insulated by an inner circle of advisers and was corrupted by fame,drugs and endless adulation.We read of this happening to people time and time again.
Let's not lose sight of the fact that many of his early discourses put into book form are profound and insightful.He and his followers created a city in the middle of nowhere, an incredible accomplishment.

Objective Viewpoint
I read the book cover to cover.I never wanted to because I used to be a doe-eyed follower of Bhagwan.Not in the literal sense, I own perhaps 70 books.I thought the book was going to be an unmitigated attack on Bhagwan.Instead, Milne provides a rather insightful look.

The fact that he was Bhagwan's bodyguard gave him access to every priveledge known to man.Milne allows the reader to put themselves in his shoes.Eventually, the women leaders of Oregon Ashram sought power and ostracized Milne.And Milne was neverthess, loyal to the core.He felt that what he was doing still mattered, driving a backhoe in 30 degree weather 12 hours a day with little sleep or sustanance.And a Phd. to boot.

Milne's account is a simple honest testimony to what happened.And he doesn't point fingers or lay blame at Bhagwan.He realizes the decisions that he made were made by himself.And he benefitted from many of these decisions, but also fell victim to the Ashram which took on a life of its own.And he became Bhagwan's alleged infamous Judas.

In the book you would think that he would be somewhere bitter and resentful.There is none.That is the beauty in the book.And perhaps, that is part of the beauty that Milne experience prior to Bhagwan's downfall.

A must read for anyone interested in the existentiatlist's existentialist.I no longer consider Bhagwan to be the Alpha and Omega of life's issues.Milne helped me break free from my loyalty.I still greatly respect Bhagwan for his literature.But possibly, it ends there.Bhagwan, according to Milne, became just a shell of what he used to be.And that is where he failed.Thanks to modern day Valium and Nitrous Oxide, one of the greatest minds became incapacitated.

Scary and Instructive
The Kama Sutra says, about the `public woman': After acceptance she should please him; when he is infatuated with her she should suck him dry of his wealth and at last abandon him. This is the duty of a public woman".

This, in essence, was the strategy Rajneesh, a balding potbellied holy man, used with the people who flocked to his flat in Bombay, his sprawling `ashram' in Poone and later to the commune in Oregon. Seduction, followed by indoctrination and total mind control. This book is an instructive story that should be a required reading for naïve devotees flocking to India to sit at feet of more than imperfect `holy men' who have no compunction about mind control and (sex)ploitation. Here is how Milne describes his first meeting with Rajneesh:

"One hand still holds mine as the questions continue, as if he is practicing the gentlest ever form of mind detection. There is no invasion of privacy, no alarm, but it is as if his soul is slowly slipping inside mine, and in a split second transferring vital information. Letting go of my hand, he moves his left arm behind me. I sense a presence hovering over the crown of my head. He rests his hand there and stares off into the middle distance, sensing, checking, listening, all his being attuning itself to mine. Then the soft hand moves to my forehead, waits, listens, wafts to my throat and presses so gently on the cartilage there. Every chakra is discretely touched. The chakras recognize the arrival of a friend."

Dangerous man. After his grandfather died at the age of seven, Rajneesh resolved to never become attached to another human being. As a youngster, he was an admirer of Gurdjieff, experimented with the occult, breath control, magic and hypnosis, making himself an outcast in his own family.

Milne, attracted at first by `tantra' practices (a Rajneeshi synonym for "free sex for all"), eventually became a personal bodyguard and, as a member of the inner circle, a close witness to the rise and fall of one of the greatest spiritual scam artists of the XXth century. When Rajneesh proclaimed that `sex was divine and natural' he became attractive to Europeans and Americans who were fleeing the straight-jackets of puritan morality. These people paid their price: they were made to renounce their wealth and work, sleep-deprived, 12-14 hour days/7 days a week. The earnest work by the Occidentals must have gotten a chuckle or two from the Indians, for whom any physical effort is a degradation to be avoided at all cost. The (mostly Western) devotees were controlledby a tight-knit group of Indians led by a truly scary `Ma Anand' Sheela character.Milne describes the woman as aggressive, greedy, amoral without any empathy or remorse. Sheela was responsible for creating a concentration camp in Oregon and committed what may be the first bioterrorist attack in the US.

Milne, who today is a well known teacher of alternative medicine in California, does not appear in a good light in his own book. He had aided and supported Rajneeesh through his worst excesses, watched coolly as the guru played at social engineering -putting together and dissolving relationships, forcing thousands of women (including 14 year old girls) into sterilizations or even prostitution... so long as he was able to be close to the guru and have a piece of the action.

In the end, both Rajneesh and Sheela managed to escape long prison sentences. However, in what appears now to be a sort of `karmic' retribution, the more he took advantage of people, the more Rajneesh began to suffer from mysterious diseases, allergies, headaches and nosebleeds. At the end, the man was expelled from the US and died in India embittered, an empty shell of a person with few disciples and no joy in life. Ma Sheela, on the other hand, these days runs two retirement homes in Switzerland.

This book opens important questions on the nature of evil. Who/what is evil? A horned, petty, bad vibe Beelzebub entity who everybody instinctively turns away from? Sounds kinda ineffective. How about an acclaimed holy man with loads of spiritual insights, excellent teaching & profound books -who also indulges in debauchery, mind control, accumulation of obscene amounts of material wealth and whose the devotees are toiling like slaves to support his indulgences (all the while continuing to worship him), a man who runs a spiritual concentration camp with support of sophisticated acolytes like Milne? 'Gurus' such as Rajneesh introduce a cognitive dissonance into the devotee who in time loses the ability to discriminate right from wrong, putting all their trust into holy man's 'guidance'. This - the robbing of personal initiative and willpower - is pure unadulterated evil.

Rajneesh failed as a luminous being - failed big time. His unearned talents were squandered in the egoic quest for self-importance, good time and control. In other words, R's supposed "wisdom" is simply ink, squirted in our direction by an octopus of an Ego retreating into the depths of the fundamental refusal to face, and accept, the illusion of itself. We can only be thankful we do not encounter the same temptations that the venerable "bhagwan" succumbed to.

What we get in this book, then, is a cautionary tale urging us to see through and avoidspiritual charlatans who are trying to create an aura of specialness and mystery around themselves. There are lots of these people all over the place. What they say may be right yet what they represent is the exact opposite of what they preach. So watch for the squirts of the Wisdom Ink: they represent a measure of delusion - not love, not freedom and not truth.

Misreadings
A review can say so much more about the reviewer than the book in question.The Library Journal review wonders how people could "throw away" years of their lives, etc., to follow such a guru--and criticizes Milne for failing to explain.In fact, he does explain the attraction: it was experiential;living in the presence of Rajneesh and in the company of other followers proved more powerful and enlightening--felt better--than life on the outside.Therapists and body workers found their practices enhanced by Rajneesh, not merely his "teachings" but by their own transformation, mind-body-spirit, catalyzed by Rajneesh.Milne also points out that it is not unusual for people in mass movements or utopian communities based on "love" to experience the high bliss of community.

Readers seem to expect books by former Rajneeshees all to be sociological studies in cultism as well as expose's of crime & intrigue replete with interviews and testimonials.Sometimes the best source of information is one's own experience; that can be enough for one book to digest.Rajneesh drew people to his writings as well as to his meditations...and ultimately, in many cases, to his ashrams.People were 'hit' on many levels.The question posed by the Library Journal review--why so many normal people would throw away so much to follow Rajneesh--implies that a flaw in their collective character caused the phenomenon, when the cause is far more normal and common: people seeking 'truth' who make the mistake of diminishing their selves while elevating someone else to the status of hero-god.That phenonenon didn't stop with Bhagwan. And memoirs about that experience will probably continue to be ambivalent because of the very powerful, in many cases transformative, experiences people have vis a vis the brainwash and surrender of identity.The experience did not cost Milne, a young man at the time, his career as an osteopath.For all the lessons learned, it seemed to have enhanced it.

Bhagwan: The God That Failed
This is not a great work as writing goes but it is a really unique insight into a phenomenon that touched so many lives around the world.I really appreciated the undertaking of Hugh Milne in writing about his teacher, his world and identity for so many years and his ultimate separation from a heady movement gone berserk and ultimately destructive.

Never drawn to this movement I knew of others (American and Brits) who were.I was drawn to another'spiritual growth' movement when much younger and had some agonizingly lonely separation traumas myself once I questioned where it was leading - so I found the account by Milne a genuinely valuable read. ... Read more

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Building on the success of their groundbreaking 1988 Divorce Mediation, Folberg et al. now present the latest state-of-the-art, comprehensive resource on family and divorce mediation. Paving the way for the field to establish its own distinct discipline and academic tradition, this authoritative volume offers chapters contributed by leading mediation researchers, trainers, and practitioners. Detailed are the theory behind mediation practice, the contemporary social and political context, and practical issues involved in mediating divorce and custody disputes with contemporary families. Authors also address intriguing questions about professional standards and where the field should go from here. A groundbreaking resource, this volume is indispensable for all mental health and legal professionals working with families in transition.
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Jim @ ACU
This is one of the most imformative text books I have used in my graduate studies.It is a text that will be beneficial to all mediation students.

Updates from the Masters of Family Mediation
This is a very helpful book for me to keep close to my desk.The format let's me turn to the individual authors particular area of expertise, and get an instant, current update in their subject area. The first day I got the book, Iused the special applications section in three cases I am currently mediating.In one case I copied a good portion of the chapter on "Mediation in the Shadow of an Affair" and sent it to both sides to give them a better understanding of what was happening to each of them and why. Having various subject areas updated is helpful and efficient for me, otherwise I would have to consult a dozen or more texts to try and get this information. I would never get around to it! The authors (Folberg, Milne and Salem) did a great job using their influence to get the likes of Lang, McKnight, Meiriding, Mosten, Melamed and other acknowleged leaders to contribute.

An excellent resource for experienced or novice mediators.
Divorce and Family Mediation is an edited volume written by the leading mediators in the field of family mediation today. Every important topic in mediation is covered in a thoughtful and thought-provoking way.The background and history of mediation are presented; various models of mediation are compared and discussed; mediation techniques and interventions are explained; and special circumstances in mediation such as domestic violence, never married couples, same sex couples, blended families and families post affair are written about with a sensitivity and breadth of knowledge that makes this book a veritable primer. This book even presents ideas for developing the profession and building your own mediation practice. I highly recommend this book to any one in the field of family dispute resolution. ... Read more

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This text continues the sequence that established James Lees-Milne as a well-known 20th-century diarist. The author has ceased to work full-time for the National Trust and we now see him in kaleidoscopically varied company, including Colette, Oswald Mosley and John Betjeman. ... Read more

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For nearly seventy years, readers have been delighted by theadventures of Christopher Robin and his lovable friends. Pairedwith the perfectly suited drawings of Ernest H. Shepard, A. A.Milne’s classic story continues to captivate children of all ages. ... Read more

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Fabulous!
This is a fabulous, funny collection of stories about Winnie-the-Pooh. Every child needs this book, such a classic! ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Fiction / General; Literary Collections / Essays; ... Read more

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Be Be and her little bunny doll Ginger Finley embark on a summertime journey to Yummy Town Carnivale. Along the way, they are joined by a big oaf named Hoxie Clark, a one-eyed lemonade vendor named Captain Solo and a nameless surly beast. This nothing-but-fun adventure is narrated with childlike abandon. The untamed prose is filled with unusual descriptions and unexpected detours that will have adults scratching their heads but will leave kids smiling with glee. Packed with beautiful art and whimsical heart, this book is sure to be so good for all the little bunnies on your shopping list. ... Read more

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Synopsis from publisher
Be Be and her little bunny doll Ginger Finley embark on a summertime journey to Yummy Town Carnivale. Along the way, they are joined by a big oaf named Hoxie Clark, a one-eyed lemonade vendor named Captain Solo and a nameless surly beast. This nothing-but-fun adventure is narrated with childlike abandon. The untamed prose is filled with unusual descriptions and unexpected detours that will have adults scratching their heads but will leave kids smiling with glee. Packed with beautiful art and whimsical heart, this book is sure to be so good for all the little bunnies on your shopping list.

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Well worth reading...
This book is well worth reading, even if you haven't read the Winnie the Pooh books in decades.The huge amount of detail about his childhood is expected, but he also describes Cotchford Farm and the woods and the Poohsticks Bridge.Also included are discussions of books he read in childhood which influenced him.

Enchanted book....
....about enchanted places and enchanted childhood favorites.

Winnie the Pooh, Piglet and all their friends have been family friends of us for a long time, and it was a treat to find this book about Christopher Robin, and be able to read about what it was like to be him. Did he really have a bear named Winniw the Pooh, did the Hundred Acre Wood excist, did he and Pooh play on Poohstick Bridge? What a fantastic childhood he must have had?

Of course the imagination in my mind was not all correct, at least not the fantastic childhood part. In this book Christopher Milne tells us from his heart how it was to be the son of A.A.Milne, the creator of all our childhood friends. The book is written with alot of charm, but we can also read between the lines about the negative effects of being a "famous" child, a boy with a childhood who belonged to, and still belong to the whole world.

If you know Winnie the Pooh, and who doesn't, this book is a little diamond, a book full of great details, a book which gives a unique view of the Christopher Robin myth.

Britt Arnhild Lindland

Reading this book was a rare privilege for me...
...as was reading the rest of the trilogy when it was in print. (I got the whole trilogy through a friend in England, but I'd never heard that Mr. Milne had written a fourth volume.) I'm glad to see that excerpts of allhis memoirs are available in one volume, BEYOND THE WORLD OF POOH, becauseMr. Milne was indeed a gifted and sensitive man.

I have a specialinterest in this book because Christopher Robin, of all the characters, wasmy favorite -- indeed, my alter ego. I knew from an early age that therewas a real boy behind the fictional character, and I sensed the three of uswere a lot alike. It was a delight to find out just how right my intuitionwas.

In which Billy Moon comes to terms with Christopher Robin
Despite tales of Christopher Milne's bitterness over being forced into the spotlight by his father's tales of Pooh, this comming-to-terms-with-it-all autobiography is filled with wonderful memories of Christopher's childhood and his relationship with his father, his nanny and his mother. He addresses with much warmth and humor the question "What was it like to be Christopher Robin," and, as it goes into much detail about the real enchanted places in Ashdown Forest in England, it's a must read for anyone making an "expotition" to the real-life haunts of Pooh and friends

"Christopher Robin" tells his side of the story
A great autobiography of the man who, as a young boy, inspired his father to write the Pooh books. The magic and tragedy of childhood is presented in one of the most authentic books to show the world through a child's eyes. Christopher Milne's long quest to rid himself of the shadow of Christopher Robin is also presented beautifully. ... Read more

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The original Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner in one large-format volume with the familiar black-and-white drawings and eight new full-color illustrations. ... Read more

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The kids loved this present!
The two kids (and their parents) loved the gifts! The transaction was simple and quick.

The Reason Winnie the Pooh is an Icon
This is a well-written book.Winnie the Pooh didn't become who he is because of the current watered-down TV version of him.He was created in a masterful way, and is just so wonderful in this book.

Original Pooh stories are amazing - great for the adult as well as the child.There is a magic and rhythm to them that captivates and endears.

Classics!
Bought this book at the same time as I bought "The Tao of Pooh".The books really do deserve to be read together.I bet MOST people don't realize that the Pooh stories are Taoist stories.I didn't either, until I read "The Tao of Pooh".That book made me realize that Winnie is a bit more deep bear than most people realize.

How I love Winnie the Pooh!
I've loved Winnie the Pooh since I was a kid, in fact, my daughter's nickname is Pooh Bear [though she bears no resemblance to Pooh:)]. She's 4 and still responds to "Pooh"! We have read the kiddie [read: abridged] versions of the Pooh books and I am looking forward to sharing the full-length stories with her when she is slightly older. Not merely kid's books, there is infinite wisdom in the Pooh stories, gems like "Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known" or "If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear." There are also truly heartwarming insights into the essence of friendship in these stories about Winnie the Pooh and his pals in the Hundred Acre Wood, as when
"Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh," he whispered.

"Yes, Piglet?"

"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw, "I just wanted to be sure of you."

I am quite sure that these stories will be classics in the annals of children's literature for generations to come!Oh, and this particular edition contains both the Complete Winnie-the-Pooh, and "The House at Pooh Corner" with about 8 full-color illustrations by E.H. Shephard, in addition to the B&W ones.

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The book came amazingly quickly and was in better shape than I anticipated!I would definitely order from them again!!! Thank you! ... Read more

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The World of Christopher Robin
the price and quality of the book was excellent as advertised. The shipping rate was a bit high.

loved it
This book was absolutely wonderful. It is a collection of poetry written by A.A. Milne. My favorite was 'A bear no matter how he tries/ grows tubby without exercise' I had heard that line before, but never realized that it is the beginning of an 80 line poem where Edward Bear is worried about his weight. He ends up meeting the King of France who is very tubby as well. After this meeting, He is comfortable with his tubbiness. There are also poems about racing water droplets, fishing, knights and ladies, James James Morrison Morrison and more.

The Best!!!
If you liked other Winnie the Pooh books you will love the verses in this book as they take you thru the life of his friend, Christopher Robin. The book is full of beautiful illustrations as well as verses that are easy to read and understand!

Beautifully Written!
If you loved When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six, you will love The World of Christopher Robin.Like The World of Pooh, it has wonderful color illustrations.Unlike The World of Pooh, it is a book of poetry.The poems are lovely.One of the most widely known poem "Us Two" or as I like to call it "Wherever I am there's always Pooh" is in this great book.The poems are great for reading as a bedtime story or on a rainy day.The drawings of E. H. Shepard always add to the fun of reading this perfect book.Every A.A. Milne or Winnie-the-Pooh fan should buy this book to add to their collection of Pooh books and memorobilia. ... Read more

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Two People
Little known but utterly charming book. Incredibly funny, touching and surprising story of a couple, and how their everyday life, routine and roles change as the husband's novel becomes an astonishing literary success.
Mind that it's a novel for adults and has nothing to do with Winnie the Pooh! ... Read more

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Fun mystery! (a basic summary for those unfamiliar with the book)
During a weekend party at the Red House, guests become amateur sleuths when a murder is discovered. An eccentric host holds court over his guests as secrets are revealed, estranged siblings meet for the first time,while murder and mayhem abounds.

Fun and lighthearted mystery by the author of Winnie-the-Pooh.

A classic of the genre
This is probably one of the top classics of "golden age" detective fiction. Anyone who's read any mystery novels at all will be familiar with the tropes -- an English country house in the first half of the twentieth century, a locked room, a dead body, an amateur sleuth, a helpful sidekick, and all the rest.

It's a clever story, ingenious enough in its way, and an iconic example of Agatha Christie / Dorothy Sayers -type murder mysteries. If you've read more than a few of those kinds of books, you might find this one a little predictable, but it's fun despite that.

It's particularly of note, however, because Raymond Chandler wrote about it extensively in his essay "The Simple Art of Murder." After praising it as "an agreeable book, light, amusing in the Punch style, written with a deceptive smoothness that is not as easy as it looks," he proceeds to take it sharply to task for its essential lack of realism. This book -- which Chandler admired to an extent -- was what he saw as the iconic example of what was wrong with the detective fiction of his day, and to which novels like "The Big Sleep" or "The Long Goodbye", with their hard-boiled, hard-hitting gumshoes and gritty realism, were a direct response.

So this book's worth reading not just because it's "an agreeable book, light, [and] amusing in the Punch style", but also because reading it will give a deepened appreciation for the later, more realistic detective fiction of writers like Hammett and Chandler.

A Fun Read For Summer
This is a good little mystery story. I like Milne's style with his characters. It kept me guessing, and I like when a book can do that. This is a quick, fun read, perfect for your summer reading list.

great fun
This is a world gone by but fun to read the mystery. I did figure it out quite early, though. Well written and the characters are fun. He really is a fun writer to read.

Great Read - Kindle Edition has no Table of Contents
I had a free version of this eBook for the Kindle but it had issues with the Table of Contents (making several hundred locations a link in the TOC as far as I could tell - but making it very difficult to know where to start reading and made me concerned about potential other problems with that version) so I decided I would spring for an official Amazon Kindle Version. There were three versions available, one version coupled with a second book called The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux. This "Public Domain" version of just the Red House Mystery and a more expensive digireads version. Since I already had a copy of Mystery of the Yellow Room I went with the digireads higher priced version.

Shortly after beginning to read the digireads version of this book I notice that many places in the book where characters were speaking that there were no quotation marks. In some places this made reading the book very difficult, trying to determine who was speaking or if it was the writer describing something.

I thought perhaps A.A. Milne actually might not have employed quotation marks when he wrote this book but having read several of his other books I did not think this would be the case just because this was a Mystery book.

So I bought this cheaper "Public Domain" Kindle version since there was no sample available and ta-dah the quote marks were there.

There is no Table of Contents in that version though. But I decided I could live without the TOC but not without the quote marks so kept this version and am about 1/3 of the way through it.

The writing is typical Milne style and I am really enjoying the "locked room" mystery written early last century and need to go back to find out whodidit. ... Read more