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A real charmer, but maybe just a tad too long for story time?
This book is nice and large, the illustrations are outlined in bold, the story is simple and has a nice repetitive feature that is sure to engage the kids.Henrietta gives up her egg to the fox and then has to figure out (along with the help of her barnyard friends) how to get it back.They try lots of different things before finally pulling a trick on the fox that gets Henrietta's little egg back where it belongs.This story is just made to be read aloud, but there's just one slight problem.It's too long!There's maybe one or two more animals here than need be.It's very frustrating because this is a great book that will really appeal to the preschool set.This book has the feel of classic folklore, and I think some audience participation might be required in order to keep the kids engaged through so many of Henrietta's trips back to the fox.

Don't pass on this one even if you are looking for a group read because it really has so much to offer.It might just take a little more imagination to keep those little squirmers in their seats through the whole thing.

Clever, delightful book for children of all ages!
My eight-year-old was reading this book and kept laughing so I decided to read it as well.It is one of the most clever children's books I've read (along with Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens), but I won't give away the story!You'll have to read it to find out why it's so clever.

The illustrations - even down to the minute details of the egg nestled beside fox's tail - are delightful and engaging.Whether the book is a read-aloud or a child is reading it to him/herself, the illustrations and the storyline are sure to be a hit.

What a charming little book!This one will definitely be kept on our shelves for future generations to enjoy.:)

Sonya Haskins, author of Homeschooling for the Rest of Us: How Your One-of-a-Kind Family Can Make Homeschooling and Real Life Work

The tale of Fox and Hen has that nice fairy tale quality that will delight your little one!

The sun was rising in the east and birds were flying overhead as Henrietta Hen stared at an egg on the ground.He was mystified at her first egg, but when sly old Red Fox came along and said, "What a nice egg!" and offered to swap a big old worm for it she agreed.When the other farm animals got wind of what happened they were very upset, especially Goose.She said, "Oh, Henrietta, your egg is precious."When she told her the fox was going to eat it Henrietta was upset.Cow and the other animals were determined to get that egg back.

Henrietta went off with Rabbit to offer some seeds in trade.No thanks.Red was only interested in eating a scrumptious hard-boiled egg.Next up was Goose and her offering of some lovely white feathers.No thanks.Red was only interested in a "soft poached egg."Red Fox was looking quite smug and surely was going to have breakfast soon.Goat came along with goat's cheese, Sheep showed up with some wool, Pig offered up some marmalade, and Cow brought some milk.No thanks, no thanks, NO thanks.Red Fox glanced lovingly at his egg trying to decide whether he wanted an omelet, a scrambled egg, a fried egg or a soft-boiled one.Was Henrietta ever going to get her precious egg back or was Fox going to slurp it up for breakfast?

The tale of Fox and Hen has that nice fairy tale quality that will delight your little one.The crafty old fox was no match for poor little Henrietta, but what the group got together and put on their thinking caps they found a solution.I liked the way the simple, but very appealing artwork, caught the feelings of each animal in their eyes.For example the pig had a hopeful look in his when the marmalade was offered and the cow had this "you ARE going to take this milk, aren't you?" in his.This charming tale would be a nice addition to put right next to the shelf with your collection of nursery rhyme books and fairy tales! ... Read more

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This is a vintage audio recording new in MP3 CD format.The recorded message of Eric Butterworth titled "Commitment of Love."Running time is 49 minutes.Presented by the Emmet Fox Resource Center and Golden Key Books.We ship this CD first class mail at no additional cost to the buyer. ... Read more

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This volume brings together 13 major poets of the American small press scene, each representing an important branch of the avant-garde as it has developed over the past forty years. Each of the poets is presented in a large selection, in most cases chosen by the poets themselves. They range in age from 41 to 81, their poetics range from visual/conceptual poetry to surrealism, from personal/observation poetry to cut-up and collage poetry. Powerful, touching, innovative and humorous, these poems illuminate the underground poetry scene to give the reader a view of the real new American poetry. ... Read more

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A new generation of poets.....
According to the Farlex Free Dictionary online, avant-garde is a term describing an innovative group applying new techniques to produce fresh and unusual work.The last group of poets to earn the avant-garde label was the Beat poets of the 1950s.This book represents a subsequent generation of poets who craft their work in experimental formats and unusual patterns, or simply give voice to women, downtrodden city dwellers, or social dysfunction.

Most, if not all, of the thirteen poets featured in this book are well-known both inside and outside the world of poetry.Individually and collectively they represent an amazing body of award winning work that encompasses decades.All have been active in the small press, breaking established rules of vision and perception in poetry:Stanley Nelson; Hugh Fox; Kirby Congdon; Richard Kostelanetz; Lyn Lifshin; Harry Smith; Eric Greinke; John Keene; Lynne Savitt; A.D. Winans; Doug Holder; Mark Sonnenfeld; and Richard Morris.

This book represents is a stirring exploration of words and meanings.Some poems flow like word pictures with soft whispers, while others stand out like mysterious petroglyphs hacked into stone.Some celebrate rhythm and cadence; still others perform a visual dance with letters and words.The infinite amorality of our times is represented in poems about politicians and 9/11.The schizophrenic ecstasy of modern society comes to life behind surreal masks.Raw nerve endings and harsh truths are revealed in thought and word through dissassociative fugue states and word salads.The experience is often dizzying and exhilarating.

With only a few exceptions I can think of, Inside the Outside features work of the best avant-garde poets of the last fifty years.Whether you appreciate experimental poetry or not, this book is invaluable for the history recorded in it.

A "must-read" for its truly innovative poetry
Inside the Outside: An Anthology of Avant-Garde American Poets offers the reader a glimpse into the world of non- academic, post-Beat, post-post-modern American poetry, presenting select works of American avante-garde poets Kirby Congdon, Hugh Fox, Stanley Nelson, Harry Smith, Richard Kostelanetz, A.D. Winans, Lyn Lifshin, Eric Greinke, Lynne Savitt, Doug Holder, John Keene, Mark Sonnenfeld, and Richard Morris. Most poems are brief and free-verse, though a variety of unusual lyrical arrangements appear; a few poems are combinations of the same four words repeated, individual letters arranged in unusual patterns, or other rarely-seen experimental formats. Inside the Outside dares to break with poetry conventions and attempt eye-catching formats, and some poems delve into serious and mature subject matters concerning human sexuality, violence, and modern social problems. A "must-read" for its truly innovative poetry.
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Eric Butterworth's Seven Steps To Overcoming. These are 7 vintage audio recordings made by Unity's Eric Butterworth on seven audio CD's. Steps include You Gotta Wanna, The Need To Let Go, Get Your Faith Lifted, How To Get in Focus, Mind Mastery and Emotional Control, The Art of Human Nurture, and The Discipline To Keep On. Approx running time is 6 1/2 Hours. MP3 Format. We ship this item First Class Mail at no additional cost to you. Made available through the Emmet Fox Resource Center. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: John R. Bolton, Gordon R. England, Sam Fox, Eric S. Edelman, Charles W. Pickering, William H. Pryor, Jr., C. Boyden Gray, Hans A. Von Spakovsky, Susan Dudley, Clark Ervin, Michael E. Toner, Ellen L. Weintraub, Steven T. Walther, Robert D. Lenhard. Excerpt:C. Boyden Gray Clayland Boyden Gray (b. February 6, 1943) is a former American diplomat and public servant. He is a member of the board of directors at the Atlantic Council . He served most recently as the Special Envoy for European Affairs and Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy at the Mission of the United States to the European Union . He was previously United States Ambassador to the European Union . He was appointed Special Envoy for European Affairs by United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on January 11, 2008. On March 31, the White House announced his appointment to the additional post of Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy. He took up the post of Ambassador to the EU on 17 January 2006, when US President George W. Bush granted him a recess appointment to the post. Prior to that, he was a partner with the law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr . He served as White House Counsel to President George H. W. Bush . He is a member of the Federalist Society . He was presented with the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1993 by President Clinton . Background C. Boyden Gray attended St. Mark's School in Southborough, Massachusetts , and graduated from Harvard University in 1964. He also served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1965-1970. He attended law school at the University of North Carolina , where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the UNC law review. He graduated in 1968. After graduation he clerked for Chief Justice Earl Warren for one term. He joined the firm of Wilmer Cutler ... Read more

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Chapters: Omar Vizquel, Billy Hatcher, Steve Howe, Dave Burba, Eric Fox, Rod Craig. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 31. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Omar Enrique Vizquel González (born April 24, 1967 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox. Previously, Vizquel played for the Seattle Mariners (19891993), the Cleveland Indians (19942004), the San Francisco Giants (20052008), and the Texas Rangers in 2009. In Venezuela he played with the team Leones del Caracas. Vizquel is considered one of baseball's all-time best fielding shortstops, winning nine consecutive Gold Gloves (19932001) and two more in 2005 and 2006. He tied Cal Ripken's AL record, since surpassed, for most consecutive games at shortstop without an error (95 between September 26, 1999 and July 21, 2000). Currently, his .985 career fielding percentage is the highest of all-time for a shortstop in Major League history. On May 25, 2008, Vizquel became the all-time leader in games played at shortstop, passing Luis Aparicio. Vizquel is the all-time leader in double plays made while playing shortstop. He has the most hits recorded by any player from Venezuela (2,713 58th all-time), surpassing Aparicio's record of 2,677 on June 25, 2009. On May 24, 2010, Vizquel recorded the 2nd most hits of any shortstop in history (2,674), behind Derek Jeter (2,782). Vizquel started his career with the Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Winter League together with Tony Armas, Bo Díaz and Andrés Galarraga. Originally signed by the Mariners as a non-drafted free agent in 1984, Vizquel made his Major League debut on April 3, 1989. At the end of the 1993 season, Vizquel was traded by the Mariners to the Indians for Félix Fermín, Reggie Jefferson, and cash. After joining the Indians, Vizquel b...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=707114 ... Read more

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Chapters: Lindsay Fox, Eric Moore, Tony Jewell, Neville Crowe, Con Gorozidis, Paddy Guinane. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 22. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Lindsay Edward Fox AC (born 19 April 1937) is an Australian businessman. As of 2009, he is the 10th richest person in Australia, with a net worth of around AU$1.5 billion. He is best known as the founder and chairman of his family-owned trucking and logistics company, Linfox. Lindsay Fox was brought up in Prahran, a suburb of Melbourne. He has been quoted as saying that his early family life was difficult and that "I had a pretty abusive father". He was educated at Melbourne High School, but was asked to leave during Year 10, at age 16, due to his lack of academic interest. He started working as a truck driver and was able to use this as a springboard to found Linfox. He has since visited Melbourne High School on numerous formal occasions. An indicator of his tremendous work ethic and raw business savvy can be seen on a profile of Fox televised on the ABC. He has been married to Paula for 50 years, and they have 6 children. Following the suicide of his son Michael in 1991, Fox advised the Federal and Victorian governments on youth suicide and is on the board of the National Advisory Council on Suicide Prevention. In 1992 he was named "Victorian Father of the Year". In an interview with George Negus in August 2004, Fox spoke of the loss of his son: "Well, life is about being up and being down and being able to get up again. And in my walks of life, I guess I thought I was invincible till one of my sons committed suicide. And at that point of time, I knew I wasn't invincible ... I'd give up everything if we could get Michael back. He's got a special place in each and every one of the hearts of our family and he'll always b...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=2212294 ... Read more

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A personal, and sometimes controversial, selection by three jazz critics of the "best" 250 modern jazz records and CDs. Each record and/or CD is placed in its musical context and reviewed in some depth. In addition, for each disc and/or CD, full details of personnel and recording dates and locations are given. The volume includes indices of album title, track titles and musicians. ... Read more

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A definite falling off from Volum One
I also reviewed Volume One of the Essential Jazz Recordings for Amazon. The first volume impressed me for the breadth and fair-mindedness apparent in the 250 selections listed, but what really excited me was the passion and insightfulness of the individual reviews.

The authors faced an altogether more daunting task in selecting and reviewing the 250 discs included in volume two. The modernist and "postmodernist" (I don't really think there's a difference, but . . .) movements in jazz spawned a plethora of stylistic innovations, many of which demand some sort of representation here. And there are just many, many more jazz recording from the latter half of the century than there were in the first half.

So, where the selections and review essays in the first volume generally reflect the passion the authors felt for the music on the discs, the selections and reviews for the second volume generally seem to reflect a set of arbitrary standards the authors established to deal with the enormous amount of material potentially under consideration.

So, a lot of the inclusions seem to be here not because anyone thinks they are truly exciting recordings, but because they are though to best represent a particular stylist or stylistic movement or structural change in how jazz could be approached.

The thing I like most about the reviews in the first volume is the way it sent me back to the recordings it treats and gave me fresh ears to listen to them with. The thing I remember about the reviews in the second volume is Simon Nicholson's seeming obsession with song structure (A,B,B',A',C,A,A).

I am put in mind of William Youngren's review of Gunther Schuller's fine book Early Jazz. At the end of the day these sorts of books always come down to the subjective response of the author or authors to the experience of the music. Technicalia or any other stage props of purported fairness and objectivity tend to start getting in the way of that response pretty quickly if not used with care.

Schuller's work generally is a model for balancing the musical technicalia fine writing and good ears. While the second volume of The Essential Jazz Recordings is a quite useful book, it falls far short of the pleasures of the first volume, mostly because it fails to strike a good balance between these elements.

A highbrow record guide leads us to jazz history.
It has been 16 years since the publication of vol.1, 'Ratime to Swing' in 1984. At long last we can read the vol.2 . I obtained a copy in the Ginza, Tokyo. It cost me ..........! This was the case in Japan before the ............' in Japan.

During these 16 years the co-writer Charles fox regrettably deceased,to whom this volume is dedicated. The writing by three writers (the leader is Max Harrison) is as highbrow as in the previous one and they frequently mention classical music, which sometimes made me bored. However, rarely have I ever come across such high-grade criticism. The works equal to this brilliance of the two volumes are, arguably, Humphrey Lyttleton's 'The Best of Jazz' 2 vols.(the volume of modern jazz is unpublished), Gunther Schuller's 2 vols (the same as the former), Martin William's 'The Jazz Tradition', and the Japanese critic Masaaki Awamura's 'The History of Modern Jazz'(only in the Japanese language.

In the vol. 1, 250 records were analyzed and criticized, this time also 250 from Charlie Christian's Minton House Session to Peter Apfelbaum and the Hieroglyphic Ensemble's 'Sign of Life.' We can listen to our own records/CDs afresh from various new points of view and reexperience the process of jazz trend, if not development, from modern to postmodern age. I am sure the meaning/significance of our record collection will become manifold. ... Read more

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The Voice of Eric Butterworth No.3 is a vintage audio CD recording from his "Basic Laws of Cosmic Power." This lesson is The Law of Visualization. Running time is 54 minutes. Presented by The Emmet Fox Resource Center - Golden Key Books. ... Read more

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This is an audio CD of two vintage talks given by Eric Butterworth. How To Get Rid Of Your Crutches and Spiritual Healing Made Practical. Running time is 56 minutes. Presented by the Emmet Fox Resource Center - Golden Key Books. ... Read more

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The Voice of Eric Butterworth No.7 is a vintage audio CD album. 4 CD's MP3 format. Running time is 4 and 1/4 hours. Presented by The Emmet Fox Resource Center - Golden Key Books. ... Read more

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The Voice of Eric Butterworth No.6 is a vintage audio CD album." This lesson are Expanding Awareness, Love and Demonstration. Running time is 2 and 3/4 hours. Presented by The Emmet Fox Resource Center - Golden Key Books. ... Read more