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This CD contains Aerobella
Story by A.J. Russo
and Myra Derbyshire
Illustrated by Mary
Alice Baumgardner
Aerobella was a
2003 EPPIE finalist.
This international
book award is given by EPIC, the Electronically Published Internet
Connection.
Aerobella was also
winner of the Award of
Excellence from Word Weaving
Myra stands holding her father's hand as they watch
their apartment building burn. Her father was only able to save
his briefcase. Myra saved her pet turtle, Aerobella, who watches
the fire with them. The fire is the impetus for her father to
tell Myra that it's time to let Aerobella go.
Myra's terribly saddened by her father's decision.
She and Aerobella have been together since she was four when she
promised to care for it and protect it. They are the best friends,
watching TV together and going for walks with Aerobella on a leash.
A lesson in letting go is gently rendered in AEROBELLA.
Perhaps the most graceful element of the book is knowing when
not to use words. The last couple of pages tell the story in simple
pictures, simply allowing a silent to tell the story. What a marvelous
opening for a parent to step in and fill the silence with the
words their own child needs, or for the child to say what they
think about the ending. Be careful, though. This story will touch
your heart, and may provoke a tear. The beauty of the tale and
the beautiful watercolor illustrations make AEROBELLA a must
read. Ciny Penn, Midwest Book Review, Winner of the WordWeaving
Award for Excellence.
This CD also contains Abby
Abby is a goose with a deformed wing that lives on
Assateague Island in Virginia. She grew up with four brothers,
but she was never able to swim as well as they could, nor could
she fly. When they grew up and winter came, her brothers flew
south with her parents, leaving her alone on the island. Then
one day Abby hears a cry for help, and finds another goose with
a deformed wing that needs her help. Despite her limitations,
Abby's heroic courage saves the goose and her expected goslings.
Author AJ Russo's words flow as smoothly as the warm spring breeze
when the geese gather for their yearly reunion. Children will
love the heroic Abby who overcomes her limitations for the sake
of her new friend. Parents will appreciate the lessons to be learned
by this gently told tale. Rich illustrations and simple prose
make AJ Russo's children's book a perfect bedtime read. Readers
who enjoy ABBY will also want to read AEROBELLA, coauthored by
AJ Russo and Mary Alice Baumgardner. Very highly recommended.
Cindy Penn, Midwest Book Review
This CD contains 6 biology and chemistry simulations
- Enzyme Kinetics, Osmosis, Cell (population) Growth, DNA Melting
(Hyperchromic Effect), Hardy/Weinberg and Predator/Prey
They are all easy to use, with instuctions built
into the software.
Each simulation allows students to change variables
and test hypothesis associate with the above areas of biology.
Check out examples
of our authors and their other works!
Go directly to author
A.J. Russo's writing web site (for a look at more of his novels
and more detailed descriptions) by clicking here.
All available at
Amazon.com and BarnesandNobles.com
Cover by Trace Edward Zabor
All the characters were well drawn, and believable,
as were their motives. A very nice discussion of differing moral
viewpoints and the passion felt by those on each side of the debate.
A.J. Russo writes knowledgeably about treatments for infertility,
and the manipulation of cells required for cloning. The technical
details are clear and easy to understand and the reader can feel
Russo's passion. It is great to read a book that looks at all
sides of such a complex issue.-LAUREN ROCHE, Inscriptions
Magazine.
Cover by Trace Edward Zabor
"The Healer" is based on many "what
ifs." What if atoms and protons are
combined in new ways? What if Mary truly appeared... What if a
government could buy knowledge and harness it for destructive
purposes? The
story reminds us that we only know what our own life experiences
and the
newscasters tell us. Truths are hidden and some actions have frightening,
far-reaching consequences.
The characters are genuine, three-dimensional and vulnerable...
As I read the book, I cared about their plights. I rooted for
them as they
sought the truth. They are understandable, interesting, complex
people.
A.J. Russo uses a simple, unembellished style. At times,
the presentation
sounds as factual as a science report, yet the fate of the characters
matters. Russo respects the reader and does not spell out every
reaction.
Instead, Russo cuts to the heart of the action, reporting events,
showing
what happened and implying how the characters felt.
I was amazed by how tightly the book held me. Normally
I am drawn to
reflection, but I found myself completely open to the story revealed
here.
The power of "The Healer" lies in its conflicts. Who
is the healer and just
what is being healed? This investigation of science, spirituality
and
consequences leaves the reader wondering what most needs to be
cured in
today's world...B. Lynn Goodwin, Inscriptions Magazine
"A real page turning mystery. Be prepared
to stay up all night with this one."
Review at The Best Reviews
http://thebestreviews.com/review6959
Cover by Trace Edward Zabor
"4 Stars...The reader is carried along in the
hostility between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland
from 1947-1991. The lives of two families--the Catholic Currys
and Protestant Redmonds--are presented in intense detail during
Northern Ireland's most deadly period by writer Russo. Intertwined
through rancor and violence, the lives of these two families are
presented in a suspenseful, fast-paced narrative filled with passion,
horror and machination. By focusing attention on the lives of
the families, Russo delineates more the heartache experienced
as the characters lose more than they gain from the enmity and
discrimination rampant in the area. Filled with a good bit of
the poignancy found in Eric Balkan's City of Tears,
and the attention to rich detail employed by Paul Clayton in Calling
Crow, Russo's New Lodge Affair is an entertaining
read that will keep the reader engrossed from the opening pages
right on to the last paragraph."--Reviewed by Molly Martin,
Scribe's World Reviews
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