I once asked Dennis, what were his favorite movies? He said, Those that made me feel better when Im leaving than when I came in. When asked about his two favorite places, he said, A road that I have never traveled and my childrens heart. Then I asked him for his favorite books and he replied, Those that leave me wiser and kinder. As I read his works, I find myself wiser, kinder and inspired. This was his intent. Through his unique originality, clarity of vision and conviction of thought, he brings the reader, sometimes with gentle compassion and sometimes with forcefulness, to an area of understanding and personal growth. His clarity and individuality plays to our intellectual qualities, while his humor and wit plays on our emotions. Whether in rhyme or free verse, his amazing ability to fuse the richness of his extraordinary diverse life and his connection with nature, with his foundation in Christianity, Eastern philosophy and his belief in a Universal Intelligence will leave you laughing, crying, amazed or inspired, But I guarantee, you will be wiser and kinder. Author's email address: [email protected]

Barry Dixon Inspirations takes the reader through eight homes transformed by renowned designer Barry Dixon. From a cottage and a chic chateau to a grand estate home, with a high-rise apartment and a row house in between, we see the broad range of Dixon's decorating style and learn what inspired his colors and materials for each location.Barry Dixon, named the "2010 Master of Design" by Veranda magazine, has worked for such clients as Diane Sawyer and former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. He spent his childhood living in places such as India, New Caledonia and South Africa. This early exposure to many cultures and traditions clearly helped him to become a master at blending traditional décor with various colors and textures that are not forgetful about beauty and functionality.In Barry Dixon Inspirations, designers will learn all about what inspired Barry's choices for colors and materials for designs he created for a beach house, a renovated urban loft, and more.Designs include: Montecito California Weekend Living Showhouse Stately Living in Nashville Industrial Redux in Corinth, Mississippi Georgian Tradition on the Banks of the Potomac Sky High Living on Chicago's Michigan Avenue Delaware Shore Beach House

Strikingly illustrated, "Susanna Foo Fresh Inspiration" is both more accessible and more authentic than usual Chinese cookbooks, issuing a fresh invitation to cooks at all levels to roll up their sleeves and head to the kitchen.

Shadow work embroidery is a beautiful needlework technique using sheer fabric to show a "shadowed" effect of the stitched threads covering the design from underneath the fabric. Allison Seils teaches beginning & advanced stitchers everything they need to know to begin working in shadow work embroidery, giving complete descriptions of materials, equipment & techniques. Her text is clearly & completely illustrated, demonstrating each step. She gives special attention to handling & working with silk threads & fabric. This book also includes over 85 original shadow work patterns, many of which are illustrated with specific applications in adult & children's clothing & other useful & beautiful objects for home or gifts. Readers will be delighted by 8 full-color pages of beautiful shadow work stitched projects. You will work in an atmosphere of Victorian charm, enhanced by poetry, articles & lovely engravings drawn from ladies' magazines of the day. With the popularity of silk threads & shadow work embroidery, this book is a must for your needlework collection. To order call: (303) 841-0631, or write: Contessa Patterns, 5749 North Stetson Court, Parker, Colorado 80134.

Emotional intelligence is the key to success! Addressing a spectrum of intelligence brings about noticeably better results for children, particularly those who may have previously slipped through the gap. I AM Inspiration supports the vision of a sustainable future by nurturing the childs personal development through connection, motivation and self-examination. Exactly what educators need to usher in a brilliant future for all.