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great summer reading
"Henry Reed, Inc." is the first of a series of books about a fourteen-year-old boy who is the son of a diplomat.The book was written in the late fifties and is Henry's journal about what happens when he is sent to New Jersey to spend the summer with his relatives.His teacher gave him an assignment to report on the free enterprise system in the United States, so Henry starts a business.Soon he has acquired a dog and a business partner in the form of the girl next door, Midge.Their adventures are hilarious and innocent.All of the Henry Reed books are really entertaining and to me epitomize what a summer vacation should be about.They would be perfect for readers over ten.

Great for kids who are too old for kids books
Henry Reed is an unforgettable character, a strange mix of can-do entrepreneurialism and good-hearted goofiness who would make any parent proud.

This is the first book in a terrific series, and is a perfect transitional novel from children's reading to more adult fare. At 239 pages, it weighs in as a longer book than most readers will have tackled to date, and the writing is slightly more sophisticated than you would see in a Hardy Boys or early Judy Blume book, for example. I would compare it to the series "The Mad Scientists Club," which has the same type of humor and level of sophistication.

As for the story, it is presented as Henry's journal entries over the course of a summer that he spends with his uncle and aunt. He comes up with schemes that young teens will find exhilarating, because they are just wild enough to be exciting, and yet just realistic enough to be believed and emulated. Some of the plans are purely to make money-such as his attempts to find valuable truffles in the neighborhood. Some of them are research, as when he sends a large balloon up into the air bearing a pigeon to measure weather conditions. All of them are humorous and fun to read about, as he often bites off more than he can chew.

This is a terrific series that will not only entertain, but also inspire children to think about their own start-up businesses and scientific research. I highly recommend it.

britt from richview middle school
The main characters of the story are Henry and Midge. Henry moved here from Naples,Italy. They tried to start a research business out of a old barn.To find out more you will have to read this book.

An Adventure Book
(Review by a nine-year-old third-grader, who read this book for a home school assignment)

Henry Reed's story starts out when, for vacation, Henry goes to the USA.He has all kinds of adventures.Henry starts a research business.Then he meets a girl named Midge who wants to be part of his business.She says that she will give him two rabbits if he lets her join, but she only has one.

One adventure happens when Midge and Henry make a balloon and their dog and the neighbor's cat and a dead pigeon go up in the balloon.The cat jumps on his owner's roof and stays there for about a day.

I liked this book because their adventures are very exciting.

Henry Reed, Inc.
This is the first book in the Henry Reed series.

Henry Reed is a young teen living overseas because his father is an American diplomat. His parents decide to send him to rural New Jersey to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle. Henry fears boredom, but within the space of the first few days, he adopts a stray beagle and meets Midge Glass, who becomes his friend and business partner during this and subsequent summers.

Henry and Midge attempt to start a research company using his uncle's old barn and stray animals acquired along the way, but in what is to become a recurrent theme across the series, roadblocks, most of them humorous, result in anything but a routine venture.

This book, and the subsequent books in the series, are well-written, vivid in their imagery, and brimming with facts hidden in the context of a well-told story. The subject matter is appropriate for pre-teens and teens and there is no objectionable material for parents to be concerned about.

This and subsequent books suffer from an unavoidable culture clash between the period the books were written (this first one was in 1959), and today's faced-paced, electronic environment. Pre-teens and teens will have no trouble with the themes and concepts in the story, but may need to look up some antiquated things (presumably not many teens in today's Princeton, New Jersey know what a sickle bar is).

Highly recommended, but with a caution on the cultural relevance to today's children. ... Read more

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Babysitting and making money
This book is about a boy named Henry Reed who went to a place called Grover's Corner for the summer. He and his friend, Margaret Glass, thought about different ways to earn some money. They decided to create a babysitter's service. This book is good because it helps kids learn about the different ways to earn money for the summer. It also helps kids learn how to babysit different types of children. I loved this book. I hope you will read it.

Baby-sitters and others will identify with Henry
Henry Reed, the thin and studious boy who likes to address problems in a logical manner, has set his sights on continuing his fledgling business. Reed and Glass, Inc. made Henry and his sometimes-obnoxious friend Midge Glass some money last year, and after a survey of the neighborhood, Henry discovers that there is a need for baby-sitters in the area. The bulk of the book focuses on the adventures that Henry faces as he tries to run a business with as many problems as rewards.

Even though this might seem like a somewhat dull premise, the character of Henry Reed is so indomitable that he maintains our interest throughout. Children will be impressed with his ability to apply his skills to seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and also with the way that Henry manages to earn respect from the adults that he meets. His intelligence and Midge's creativity lead to amusing solutions for outwitting the children that are determined to be disruptive.

The book is presented as Henry's journal, which allows us to experience the events through Henry's eyes. This works fabulously.

The Henry Reed series was captivating to me as a child in the early eighties, and remained a favorite of mine for many years. Anyone who gives it a chance will fall in love with it.

Fun and Games in this "classic"
This was the first Henry Reed book I ever read, shown to me by my mother. Right away I got into the story, though I hadn't read the preceding books in the series. I couldn't keep my eyes off the predicaments of Henry and his best friend, Midge, as they went through their problems and misadventures while looking after children. Told from Henry's point of view in a diary format, he tells a story well and with bits of humour inserted in there additionally. Keith Robertson has made a good character.

More fun from Henry and Midge
Anyone who has ever babysat before will be all-too-familiar with the trials Henry and Midge have to suffer through in this third book of the Henry Reed series. Keith Robertson does it once again with wackybabysitting scenarios everyone can identify with. You'll be cheering by theend of the book -- I guarantee it.

Great Fun!
This book, like the other books in the Henry Reed series, is very enjoyable.Kids of all ages will enjoy Henry's adventures in babysitting.These books are timeless in their ability to provoke laughter and create a sense of fun for the reader. ... Read more

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Henry Reed's Big Show
This is the fourth book in the Henry Reed series.

In this book, Henry Reed returns to rural New Jersey for his third summer with his aunt and uncle. Each summer, Henry and his friend and partner-in-chicanery, Midge Glass, embark on a business scheme that results in humorous twists and moderately successful outcomes.

This summer, Henry and Midge want to produce some sort of entertainment show, but when a music festival and medieval tournament prove to have insurmountable obstacles, they settle on a rodeo. New Jersey being fresh out of stallions and bulls, they improvise and settle on sheep-roping and Sardinian donkey-riding. As always, there is an unexpected funny disaster, but a happy outcome.

Like the previous three books, Henry Reed's Big Show is entertaining and completely G-rated. The writing is compelling and through Henry, who lives overseas during the school year, the author passes along obscure facts about the world interesting to children and adults alike.

The downside, unfortunately, is these stories occur in a world that no longer exists. I grew up in an area of New Jersey close to the fictional Grovers Corner in which these books are based, and the rural idyll is long-gone, replaced by shopping malls and developments of McMansions. Similarly, it is hard to imagine today's young teens relating to the two characters whose activities, while hair-brained, are squeaky-clean and occuring without the presence of TV, the Internet, etc.

I highly recommend this and the other Henry Reed books in the series to children aged 10 and up. There is no objectionable material for a parent to be concerned about, but the cultural world in which the story is set may cause confusion. ... Read more

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Henry Reed's Think Tank
Title of the book: Henry Reed's Think Tank
By: Keith Robertson
Reviewed by: P. Elayath
Period: 1

This book is an excellent book for anybody.Henry lives in Italy, but he comes to the U.S.A for the summer to live with his Aunt and Uncle.His best friend, Midge, is the same age, and she is a lot like Henry(which is how they came to be friends).When they decide to start a think tank, everyone begins to run to Henry and Midge for help.They help people only with practical problems.They get all sorts of people with mind troubling problems- from a lady who wants to get rid of the annoying geese without shooting or killing them to people with diet problems.While helping these people, they find themselves in hilarious situations.You should read this humor book to find out what happens to them.

Some parts in this book are boring, but the other parts just crack you up.One of my favorite quotes is(on page 52), "That's what my husband threatens to do.He says he is going out with a gun some morning and shoot enough geese to fill the freezer.But there are several things wrong with that.One-he doesn't have a gun and his eyesight is so poor he wouldn't hit anything anyhow.And second, the geese aren't on our place most of the time-they are next door.By the way, I'm Mrs. Walcott.Are you familiar with the roads around here?"I like this quote because it makes me laugh.She talks about her husband like he doesn't even know what a gun is.First, it sounds like he is a pretty good shooter, but when she talks about the reasons why it isn't a good thing to shoot the geese, she says it like he can't even pick a gun up.

Another of my favorite quotes is on page 58." My meter has run out and here comes the law."I also like this quote because it foreshadows the event to come.The next couple of paragraphs explain what happens.To find out the next unbearable event, read this hilarious book, Henry Reed's Think Tank.

I really liked all the parts in this book even if some were boring.I liked all the segments because they just brought up even more funny moments.Even the tiring parts make you laugh.That's how fantastic this book is.I recommend this book to all readers.

4 STAR RATING COMIN" UP
This book, Henry Reed's THINK TANK was a good book. I read it because it was on my Accelarated Reader list. I think it was an exciting book because Henry and Midge went on tons and tons of adventures. If you read this book,you will definatly like it. I hope you choose to read this book. It's verygood. ... Read more

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Channeling is a fascinating mystery.In this extraordinary work,join Henry Reed as he draws on American psychic Edgar Cayce s inspiring words and principles to show how we can reach our higher selves, understand the nature of our super and subconscious minds, and heal ourselves by using our soul as a conduit, Reed reveals how the great, untapped power of our spirit can transform our lives in very meaningful ways. ... Read more

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Being your higher self
This was an excellent book for a couple reasons. The author explains the different forms of channeling, giving exercises on developing those abilities, and, more importantly, he explains why Mr. Cayce chose to become one with his "Higher Self" in order to become more attuned to those who sought his assistance, rather than channeling other entities. The author also gives many examples from his own life of various means of channeling, or connecting with other realms----both within and without. This is definitely a worthwhile book....And I have read over 400 books in the spiritual/metaphysical category. ... Read more

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We all have psychic experiences without even realizing it. Now you can harness the power of your inborn psychic awareness.In his lifetime, American visionary Edgar Cayce introduced thousands to the wonders of psychic awareness. Now his carefully preserved writings are illuminated by well-known psychologist Henry Reed, Ph.D. In the words and spirit of Edgar Cayce, this guide will give you the knowledge you need to build a foundation for ESP and unlock the secrets of heightened awareness, including:Psychic sensitivity-a natural part of perceptionExercises to develop your psychic intuitionExperimenting with clairvoyance, telepathic suggestion, and open channelingMeditation and recognizing the patterns that can change your life ... Read more

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A "must have" on psychic development
I have read many books in search of explanations... I would say that this is the most illustrative of all. Chapters and contents are very well structured in order to introduce you to the psychic being you really are.

I encourage those of you, who have been compiling information and have some scattered concepts about psychic development and awareness, to read this book. From my point of view this book have provide me a solid base for growing on psychic development.

The author, Mr. Henry Reed, mentions in the book that he has used some psychic techniques in order to improve the final result of the book when writting it. And after reading it, I really believe he did it so, because as said, this book is great.

Fantastic
This is a very solid read, expounding on the spiritual philosophies of the "sleeping prophet", Edgar Gayce, who may well have been one of the most gifted psychics of his era. The author, Dr. Henry Reed does a nice job of interlapping science and metaphysical properties to help guide us into fairly easy to understand excersizes to expand our psychic awareness and abilities, based on Cayce's teachings. I really enjoyed the descriptions and hypothesis of the soul and collective consciousness, and the section on hypnosis as an induction to opening ESP and intuitive awareness was quite fascinating. Would definitely recommend this one to all pursuing their psychic gifts.

Desaraej
A little bit old hat now. A real primer if you are interested in opening your spirituality. The stories of Edgar Cayce are interesting.

couldn't set this one down...
This is a book that gets to the point. It's the "how to" book we're looking for. I started reading it Friday evening - and finished it on Sunday. Worth every penny. Thanks Henry.

An eye opener
I bought this book a week ago at a local bookstore.
I read it in two days. It is a real delight! In 236 pages, Reed covers the most of ESP, giving credit to hypnosis as a natural channel to connect with our unconscious.
The book is an eye opener (third eye?) on the infinite possibilities that every human being has to connect with his inner mind. It is right there, hidden inside and so easy to reach. With some dicipline and your own audio tape, the teachings of this book can really have an increadible impact on your life.
Buy it, read it and apply it (get a pendulum too!) this is my best recommendation ... Read more

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Some Amusing Parts....
...However, this collection of Henry and Midge's adventures hasn't aged quite as well as the best in the series: Henry Reed, Inc. and Henry Reed's Babysitting Service. I would recommend those two first, and if you enjoy them you will likely appreciate Henry Reed's Journey as well. My daughters loved the Henry Reed books (at ages 8 through about 12).

too many fireworks
I am not a teenager any more; I read this book because this one looks interesting. And frankly, Ross University School of Medicine's student lounge only has so few books. I really didn't have many choices. This book was published by the same publisher, which published the book called "Tom's midnight garden." That one was very interesting, so I was hoping that this one would be as interesting as that one. I have to say that I am disappointed.

It is an ok reading even for an adult. And I have to say that it is interesting to find out what Disneyland was like more than 40 years ago. And what the people at that time are like. And the author did a good job of being subjective without being prejudice. The author certainly did lots of traveling; he was able to describe all the different cities in all the different states.

Not as good as Henry Reed, Inc. . . .
Henry Reed's Journey is a book about Henry Reed, the son of a traveling diplomat, and his travels across the United States. He meets his friend Midge Glass, from the summer before (read Henry Reed, Inc. first), and travels with her family all over the United States. Midge's father believesthat whenever Henry is around, strange things happen, which is true,although it is not Hnery's fault. Henry and Midge's adventures includestarting a gold rush, being accepted into a Native American tribe, andbuying tons of fireworks, only to see them be accidentally set off whenthey got home. This was a wonderful book, but you should the first book,Henry Reed, Inc. first. If you don't, you will become confused of whatHenry is referring to when he refers to the summer before. Go out and getthis book! ... Read more

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This book by an internationally known expert on consciousness, intuition, dreams, and psychic ability examines the Cayce readings' insights into human consciousness and outlines the enormous role it plays in our everyday lives. This is a wonderful guide to discovering the power in us all. ... Read more

Book Description
This wonderfully illustrated volume traces the architectural antecedents and building history of the magnificent U.S. Capitol.

The U.S. Capitol, the building that houses the legislative branch of our government and a landmark that attracts 3-5 million visitors each year, has its origins in an architectural competition devised by George Washington. The winning design, submitted by William Thornton, combined "grandeur, simplicity, and convenience." Construction began in August 1793, but progress made during the following decade was less than satisfactory. English architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe was brought in by Thomas Jefferson in 1803 to oversee the work, which was finally completed under Charles Bulfinch in 1829.

The U.S. Capitol is regarded by many as the finest example of classical architecture in America. This profusely illustrated book offers a detailed description of the building's exterior, its unsurpassed ornamentation, and the richness of its rooms. An illustrated glossary of architectural terms used and a section of brief biographies of persons associated with the Capitol are also provided as tools for the reader. 150 color plates. ... Read more

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Magnificent
If your after a book on the Capitol Building, then go no further than this beautifully photographed and well layed out book. Full of rich detail and architectual illustrations.

CAPITOL PERFECTION
This building is the perfect imbodiment of the American Democracy, it is an iconic symbol of America the world over.This book does this great building justice, the images are crisp and vivid and the text is almost scholarly.Everytime i enter this building i get a shiver and feel the tingle of goose bumps, and am reminded of what a spectacularly beautiful building it is, and how the building seems to hold the most awesome power.The history in its halls and the majesty of its presence makes the most incredible impression, if you are not moved by this building then frankly you need to check your pulse.If you have any interest in this iconic building or just appreciate beautiful books then i cant imagine you being disappointed in this book.

God Bless Henry Hope Reed
This is a wonderful book for a number of reasons: its beautiful illustrations, its wealth of detail delivered in a reverent and infectiously enthusiastic narrative, and (most of all) its unabashed defense of classical architecture and passionate call for a return to the style in our great buildings.One has merely to open this book to thank his lucky stars that most of monumental Washington, DC was built before the Marxist-inspired so-called "International Style" and its degenerate stylistic descendants inexplicably washed away centuries (nay, millenia) of Western art tradition.It's appalling to read the sort of vindictives that were hurled against the last exponents of the classical style, men like Bacon, Russel, and Gilbert, by so-called "modernists" when they designed stunning masterpieces like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, and the Supreme Court Building.And it's galling to see what "modernists" offered the nation as an alternative to classical design: can anyone look at the Museum of American History on the National Mall and not shake his head in sadness?The place looks like an annex to a New Jersey shopping mall.

Reed is a wonderfully able partisan of the classical style, and dismisses so-called "modern" architecture as the "Anorexic" style for its lack of decoration.That may be overly harsh; great architects can indeed produce great buildings even in non-classical styles - the Kennedy Center in Washington is a fine example of non-classical yet non-Anorexic design.But Reed has one undeniably true point: we as a civilization have allowed ourselves to be cheated our of our millenia old Western art tradition by so-called "artists" that have translated their lunatic fringe political views (the International Style was nothing but applied Marxism, designed to reflect the "means of production" to quote standard leftist gibberish) into drab design originally meant for "worker housing" and now applied (ironically) to US government and corporate structures. This "artistic" rabble still to a large degree indulges its proclivities towards lunatic fringe politics, and continues to so savagely attack the classical style (because they in fact hate Western culture and all it stands for) that it has become unthinkable to build a classical structure in the US today.Some are ignorant enough to claim that the classical style makes them "want to throw up," but the best they can come up with is the travesty of soulless design that is present day Houston or any number of Asian cities like Seoul.

The closest we are allowed to claiming our Western heritage anymore is the so-called "Stripped Classical" applied to the new WW2 Memorial in Washington.I suppose we should thank our lucky stars that that we at least got "Stripped Classical" instead of some appalling metal and glass gimmick that - like most "modern" structures - would rapidly deteriorate into a shabby pile of rusty metal, stained concrete, and peeling paint.But like Reed points out, "A building without decoration is like the heavens without stars."Why is "stripped" all we are allowed to enjoy anymore?Because leftist "artists" that can't stand the West,can't stand America, and most of all can't stand the culture from which it sprang browbeat us into standing glumly in "modern" museums looking at unintelligible and ugly "art" (a melting toilet at the Whitney comes to mind) and won't allow us to erect magnificent Corinthian or Ionic columns anymore.Really, it is sad.This magnificent book, at least, shows us what we once had, and what might have been.Let's hope future generations of Western civilization have more courage than we do, and spend their days recovering their own cultural heritage.Perhaps they will once more build for the sake of beauty rather than that of Marxist anti-Western hatred. ... Read more

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Brilliant examination of levels of existence
For those searching to understand the relationship between the conscious, sub-conscious and super-conscious self, this book is a "must read".Henry Reed takes the reader logically through each state and explains how one works with the other.He does so in a way which any reader can relate in the most personal sense.Then he leads the reader to understand how we can apply our ideals to create the reality and direction we wish for our lives in future.This book made absolute sense to me in my search for spiritual understanding.I have given over 40 copies of this book to friends and acquaintances and it has transformed the thinking of many of them. ... Read more

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CAYCE ALWAYS GAVE GOD THE GLORY . . .
This is another good Cayce book, and it's unfair to bash this very spiritual man without a through study of his words. If we read what Cayce specifically said regarding Jesus Christ, we see how every reading he gavein trance, as in all areas of his waking life, he never once denied Christor his divinity or his love for us. Rather, Cayce often said that nothingwe do in any lifetime is as important as loving God and our neighbor asourselves. In one very powerful group of readings, he taught that by hissuffering and death, Christ actually took upon himself all our worst karmaand thus freed us from that endless Karmic-Wheel-of-Rebirth Hindu's long tobe done with. If we accept this salvation of being released by Christ'ssacrifice from the necessity of subsequent births, but choose nonethelessto reincarnate, we do so as servant-souls: that is, our lives become a giftwe're not obliged to make. Mother Teresa is a good example of such anevolved soul who came back not for her own spiritual gain, but to leadhumanity closer to God. When people questioned Cayce about the safest placeto be living during the coming earthquakes/tidal waves, he would reply,"Why do you worry so about where your body will be? You should be moreconcerned about where you are in your relationship with HIM everyday!"

Useful workbook-like exercises
I don't take the Bible literally, and I don't mindlessly swalloweverything Cayce says either. But I liked the exercises, which more or lessfocus on a "resonance" method -- that is, do the pictures, timeperiods, etc. resonate with you.

very against the bible
The test of a true prophet is his accuracy. Cayce has been wrong and does not glorify our lord and master. Check your bibles and verify everything ... Read more