For almost as long as we've had the Internet, we've had blogs. Since their inception, blogs have taken off in popularity as millions of people use these easy-to-produce online journals to communicate with others worldwide. Each blog is unique, offering a cyber entrance into the mind of its writer. Rob Morgan allows you to jump inside his head and go for a ride, vicariously sharing in his wildly entertaining journeys. Blogged: Dreaming with your eyes wide open is an invitation to read some great stories and philosophical meanderings of a young man who sets out each day to make his life an unforgettable journey. With an eclectic sense of humor and quick wit, he shares tales of family, dating, why he will never own a cat, boat races, boar hunting, and his enlightening encounters with corporate management. Rob knows that each person has a story to tell from the gems found within the day-to-day lives of ordinary people. He is on a quest to experience all that life has to offer and encourages you to live your life fully, seek adventure, and enjoy the ride.

Clow (Native American studies, U. of Montana-Missoula) offers an overview of the gold milling industry in the Black Hills of South Dakota. A miner's geology of the region is followed by discussion of the developing industrial processes that led to each major shift in technology, from the construction of the first mills to the refinement of the blue refractory ores. The book includes abundant b & w illustrations, primarily of the buildings and landscapes. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Innah, Master Gardener for the Duke, has been working on a project in secret. Her clockwork conservatory, passed down through generations of gardeners, has been prepared for this moment. She has finally harnessed the power of aether—not through a wand or a spell like the stuffy academics insist—but through the power of nature’s growth. It’s time to test the results.

A gifted and passionate storyteller, Parman has fashioned an amazing tale about the Groundstalkers, a catlike and unusual race who have adopted the planet Eartailia as their new home, and their nemesis, Ykoms. Can Moonshade and Sunglitters use their uncanny abilities to find the coveted elixir?

Having grown up in poverty without a father and as the subject of bullying, the author at a young age turned to pets (and particularly cats) to provide her with unconditional love and acceptance. Unfortunately, during her youth, she never overcame her low self-esteem and had difficulty believing in God. It took a bad marriage to a controlling and abusive individual, and a birthday gift of one extraordinary cat, Clio, to drive home the early lesson she had learned about pets. Clio was the runt of the litter, survived cancer twice, and had an incredible will to live. She knew no fear (sometimes to her detriment) and was able to overcome not one, but two, major disabilities. This book is funny, touching, and inspirational and should appeal to not only cat and pet lovers, but anyone who has ever overcome a disability or faced serious illness, been bullied, or lost his or her faith.