Sterling Reviews

Sterling North and his family live in a place that has raccoons, a brook, a woods with big trees, foxes, and whippoorwills. Sterling and his family saw a mother raccoon named Moonlight with a bigger, duller child named Flora, and a smaller, darker, more shy child named Fauna. Moonlight taught her children important lessons like finding earthworms and eating wineberries. The book also has stories from other people who know raccoons.

favorite scene with caroline-
discussing leaving and what's right for her, her baby and husband.

favorite scene with cam-
heart to heart with his father.

favorite scene with caroline and cam together-
discussing their marriage after getting married on the way to the resting place for the night and while there.

I would recommend Eric Sterling Books to Anybody. It is best for ages 7-12 but it's OK for teens too, if they don't mind it being short. If you like Action, Animals, Mystery, Danger and of course Fun then PLEASE read these books.

another good book in the Sterling series I loved it. It is exciting. Read to find out are the sister dognappers or are they really trying to help.

This is a short, sturdy little board book with charming photographs of cats & kittens in various stages of slumber... each picture is accompanied by a single word relating to sleep ("quiet", "yawn", "peaceful", etc.) It would be ideal for toddlers between ages 1-2 (the text was technically too babyish for my almost-3-yr.-old, but he loves cats so much, it didn't matter!) The photos alone are worth collecting this book!

"Eric Sterling: Secret Agent" Smugglers on Grizzly Mountain, by Ernest Herndon, is a charming book for children aged 8-12. It is about three pre-teen special agents for Wildlife Special Investigations (WSI), who are assigned a case involving mushroom smugglers. The three children, Eric C., Erik K., and Erik's sister Sharon, are sent off to Alaska where they meet with Martin Bull who shows them what they are to do. After a brief overview of their case, the three are sent to climb Bear Ridge Mountain armed with camping supplies, a telescope, and bear mace. As soon as they reached the summit, the three detectives spotted the mushroom smugglers and radioed down to Mr. Bull. Mr. Bull told Eric to come back down the mountain first thing the next morning. As soon as Eric woke up, he packed up his supplies and headed down the mountain. After his long hike down the mountain, poor, tired Eric was greeted by an unfamiliar man who told him that there was an emergency and that Mr. Bull had to head home. However, Eric smelled something fishy, he knew something was not right. But I won't tell you what it is, you will have to read this book for yourself to know what the exciting ending is to this great book of outdoor expeditions.

Ms. Sterling's use of hidden passion and intricate twists had me welded to my reading couch.

This book is full of unique and puzzling short stories involving the "devils" of many cultures. My personal favorite, a story intitled 'Thus I Refute Beelzy' is one of the best short stories I have ever read. I would recomend this book to anyone and everyone, regardless of religion, for if nothing else the creative stories and inventive plots captured by the many excellent authors whose work is featured.

Dothan Service League along with Wimmer Publishing has provided and excellent cookbook for the "ordinary cook" to present "extraordinary food". I would recommend that this book be a must for every kitchen, from the new bride to the great-grandmother who loves to cook. Many aspects of this cookbook separate it from others community or Jr. League books because it contains the must know "basics" of cooking such as the volume of common baking pans and measures and equivalents. Basing the chapters of the book on actual Sterling silver such as Strausborg(my wife's pattern), Old Master or Chantilly, this book includes beautiful pictures of the silver as well as how to care for it. The chapter Eloquence Extras also includes such simple things (or are they really simple) as making coffe in quantities of up to 100 servings, simple syrup for sweet tea, menu suggestions to include a Silver Anniversary Celebration for 50-75 guests along with favorites such as noodle kugel, tabbouleh, stuffed cabbage and mahmool (difficult to find these in a uniquely southern book). Buffet layouts, table settings, napkin folding and care of linen are also unique. I highly recommend this cookbook for everyone who spends any time in the kitchen.

I remember the time - many decades ago - when the business philosophy outlined in this book was the norm and not the exception. In Take Charge! the author demonstrates quite clearly why he has achieved international personal and professional success. Mr. Showalter's credentials are impressive and he speaks from long experience.

This book provides a beneficial framework for anyone who reads it, whether experienced in business or a novice with high hopes. One satisfied customer said David Showalter delivers more than he promises in Take Charge!. I wholeheartedly agree. This business module is based on fair, honest, and friendly service, the kind that puts customers first and keeps them coming back. In a series of 84 step-by-step lessons, presented in a reader friendly format, the author spells out simple strategies to increase profits and decrease personal stress. A random sampling of subjects includes:

How to remain focused on what is good in your life.
Resources to help you achieve your dreams.
Appreciation and empowerment.
Give the customer / client what they are REALLY paying for.
Leveraging the internet's power.
Nurturing positive relationships.
Managing capital, profits, debts.
Managing employees.
Dealing with problem customers.

Each lesson plan has a work sheet, and helpful recommended reading is included in the appendices. Remember, there are 84 step-by-step lessons presented sensibly and compassionately by a man who's carved his own niche using these tried and proven techniques. Showalter says right up front that his goal with this book is to foster healthier businesses and happier lives. He accomplishes that goal in spades, and delivers what he promises in Take Charge!

Recommended reading for business owners, or any person who believes their life and work should not be dry and joyless.