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Nearly twenty years after the city of Anchorage settled down on the shores of the Dead Continent of America, Tom and Hester are leading quiet, peaceful lives. Their wild adventures happened so long ago that they seem like little more than stories told to children -- children such as their own daughter, Wren, who is so exquisitely bored that she'd welcome any sort of excitement. . . .

So when a trio of Lost Boys asks her to steal the mysterious and deadly Tin Book of Anchorage, Wren is only too happy to help. But the theft goes wrong, and the Lost Boys steal Wren, too, leaving Tom and Hester no choice: They must abandon their peaceful life and rescue their daughter. Their search will reunite them with enemies they thought they'd left behind forever, will ask of them sacrifices that no parent can make, and will cost one of them everything that matters most.

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 "An Excellent Third Installment" 2008-08-26
By not4prophet (North Carolina)
"Mortal Engines" was a triumph, but given the roaring success of that book it would be nearly impossible to produce a sequel that tops it. Philip Reeve managed that anyway in "Predator's Gold". After that dazzling display of literary bravado, Reeve had nowhere to go but down. Yet he decided to go up anyway. "Infernal Devices" is more than just a worthy successor to the first two books of the series. It climbs new heights and plumbs new depths in the universe of the mobile cities. What it finds there is nothing short of amazing.



Tom and Hester have spent fifteen peaceful years in the ruins of Anchorage, which came to rest on the long-abandoned shores of North America. They've raised a daughter, Wren, and carved out a life for themselves among the quirky inhabitants of the city. Now, however, other forces are afoot. The Lost Boys and the mysterious Uncle are still at work in their underwater citadel, and soon Wren will be caught up in their net. Tom and Hester will wind up on a rescue mission that takes them back to the arctic, then to the floating paradise of Brighton in search of their daughter.



Meanwhile, other forces are at play in other parts of the world. The Anti-Traction League has regrouped in the Far East under the leadership of Stalker Fang, and is waging a relentless war against the cities. The battles are many but successes are few for either side. A new character emerges who may change everything.



Reeve deftly juggles the two settings. In Brighton everything looks bright and shiny on the surface. Yet Reeve uses the scalpel of satire with amazing dexterity to expose the flaws in the system. "Infernal Devices" delves into topics that you never expected to see in a nominal children's book: class conflict, exploitation, elitism, and the intersection of political and cultural decay.



In the Far East things are dark and gloomy. Yet when despair hovers, our new heroine finds hope in the most likely place. Yes, in fact, "Infernal Devices" takes religion seriously, and is not afraid to contend with the prejudices of our era. The contrast between the two locations and moods could easily fall apart in the hands of an unskilled author. In Reeve's hands, it carries the book upward to greatness, literally and figuratively.



Yet don't let me suggest that the book is depressing, pedantic, or boring. "Infernal Devices" is first and foremost an adventure story, and what an adventure story it is. Theft, kidnapping, narrow escapes, desperate rescues, trickery, betrayal, double agents, suicide missions, it's all here. Just as in the first two books, perfectly-timed comedy mixes flawlessly with the action. There is literally nothing in this book that disappoints. Reeve's series comes alarmingly close to perfection. The only thing that I can't understand is why his books remain virtually unknown while lesser authors (much lesser authors, in some cases) dominate the children's market. Whatever the reason, you can help rectify the situation right now by buying this book.

 "The Story Continues" 2006-12-29
By Spy Groove (New Zealand)
Peace and quiet at last in Anchorage-in-Vineland. Tom and Hester were able to bring up their only daughter, Wren, in relatively safe homeland.



But that only went till Wren's 16th year because, inheriting her parents' blood, she longed for adventure and at that moment, an old friend of Caul came to break the peace...



Meet again with older Tom and Hester, the threatening Stalker Fang, the undead Mr. Shrike, Lost Boys and the famous-charlatan-writer Nimrod B. Pennyroyal, and also new interesting characters like Wren, Theo and Dr. Zero.



Packed with action, tension, twist, love and drama (not like soap opera mind you). Great story!

 "As Good As The First Two." 2006-09-09
By D. Sorrell (Kentucky)
I thought this book was just as good as the other two in the series. I love the little bits of humor the author puts here and there, especially in the big war scenes, things like one of the airships being named "Visible Panty Line". It's well written and exciting enough that I was immediately looking to see if the sequel was available yet. (It is!)

 ""Dead Man's Chest" strikes again" 2006-08-25
By T. Wolney (Mpls., MN USA)
The third in the series of the Hungry Cities Chronicles evoked the same feelings as the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie. You were left with the anxiety of knowing you spent your money solely to have to spend it all over again on the next in the series.

While the book was pretty decent, there was a bit of a let down in the quality of the storyline because this is a filler to get you to the final book in the series.

Just like I wanted to throw something at the screen at the end of Dead Man's Chest, I threw the book across the room at the end of this story, knowing that I will have to wait another year to find out how the story ends.






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Infernal Devices (Mortal Engines Quartet)

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Anchorage has become a static settlement on the shores of the Dead Continent, and its inhabitants have been living peacefully for sixteen years. But now trouble is approaching - in a limpet sub, and fast. The Lost Boys are back, and they'll do anything to get what they want. Tom and Hester's daughter Wren is their eager dupe, bored and desperate for adventure. When the theft of the mysterious Tin Book of Anchorage goes wrong, Wren is snatched away in the limpet, who knows where. Tom and Hester set off to rescue her, but this is the end of their quiet life on Anchorage. The journey will stir up old needs, old secrets - and send them back into perilous waters...
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 "An Excellent Third Installment" 2008-08-26
By not4prophet (North Carolina)
"Mortal Engines" was a triumph, but given the roaring success of that book it would be nearly impossible to produce a sequel that tops it. Philip Reeve managed that anyway in "Predator's Gold". After that dazzling display of literary bravado, Reeve had nowhere to go but down. Yet he decided to go up anyway. "Infernal Devices" is more than just a worthy successor to the first two books of the series. It climbs new heights and plumbs new depths in the universe of the mobile cities. What it finds there is nothing short of amazing.



Tom and Hester have spent fifteen peaceful years in the ruins of Anchorage, which came to rest on the long-abandoned shores of North America. They've raised a daughter, Wren, and carved out a life for themselves among the quirky inhabitants of the city. Now, however, other forces are afoot. The Lost Boys and the mysterious Uncle are still at work in their underwater citadel, and soon Wren will be caught up in their net. Tom and Hester will wind up on a rescue mission that takes them back to the arctic, then to the floating paradise of Brighton in search of their daughter.



Meanwhile, other forces are at play in other parts of the world. The Anti-Traction League has regrouped in the Far East under the leadership of Stalker Fang, and is waging a relentless war against the cities. The battles are many but successes are few for either side. A new character emerges who may change everything.



Reeve deftly juggles the two settings. In Brighton everything looks bright and shiny on the surface. Yet Reeve uses the scalpel of satire with amazing dexterity to expose the flaws in the system. "Infernal Devices" delves into topics that you never expected to see in a nominal children's book: class conflict, exploitation, elitism, and the intersection of political and cultural decay.



In the Far East things are dark and gloomy. Yet when despair hovers, our new heroine finds hope in the most likely place. Yes, in fact, "Infernal Devices" takes religion seriously, and is not afraid to contend with the prejudices of our era. The contrast between the two locations and moods could easily fall apart in the hands of an unskilled author. In Reeve's hands, it carries the book upward to greatness, literally and figuratively.



Yet don't let me suggest that the book is depressing, pedantic, or boring. "Infernal Devices" is first and foremost an adventure story, and what an adventure story it is. Theft, kidnapping, narrow escapes, desperate rescues, trickery, betrayal, double agents, suicide missions, it's all here. Just as in the first two books, perfectly-timed comedy mixes flawlessly with the action. There is literally nothing in this book that disappoints. Reeve's series comes alarmingly close to perfection. The only thing that I can't understand is why his books remain virtually unknown while lesser authors (much lesser authors, in some cases) dominate the children's market. Whatever the reason, you can help rectify the situation right now by buying this book.

 "The Story Continues" 2006-12-29
By Spy Groove (New Zealand)
Peace and quiet at last in Anchorage-in-Vineland. Tom and Hester were able to bring up their only daughter, Wren, in relatively safe homeland.



But that only went till Wren's 16th year because, inheriting her parents' blood, she longed for adventure and at that moment, an old friend of Caul came to break the peace...



Meet again with older Tom and Hester, the threatening Stalker Fang, the undead Mr. Shrike, Lost Boys and the famous-charlatan-writer Nimrod B. Pennyroyal, and also new interesting characters like Wren, Theo and Dr. Zero.



Packed with action, tension, twist, love and drama (not like soap opera mind you). Great story!

 "As Good As The First Two." 2006-09-09
By D. Sorrell (Kentucky)
I thought this book was just as good as the other two in the series. I love the little bits of humor the author puts here and there, especially in the big war scenes, things like one of the airships being named "Visible Panty Line". It's well written and exciting enough that I was immediately looking to see if the sequel was available yet. (It is!)

 ""Dead Man's Chest" strikes again" 2006-08-25
By T. Wolney (Mpls., MN USA)
The third in the series of the Hungry Cities Chronicles evoked the same feelings as the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie. You were left with the anxiety of knowing you spent your money solely to have to spend it all over again on the next in the series.

While the book was pretty decent, there was a bit of a let down in the quality of the storyline because this is a filler to get you to the final book in the series.

Just like I wanted to throw something at the screen at the end of Dead Man's Chest, I threw the book across the room at the end of this story, knowing that I will have to wait another year to find out how the story ends.






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Nearly twenty years after the city of Anchorage settled down on the shores of the Dead Continent of America, Tom and Hester are leading quiet, peaceful lives. Their wild adventures happened so long ago that they seem like little more than stories told to children -- children such as their own daughter, Wren, who is so exquisitely bored that she'd welcome any sort of excitement. . . .

So when a trio of Lost Boys asks her to steal the mysterious and deadly Tin Book of Anchorage, Wren is only too happy to help. But the theft goes wrong, and the Lost Boys steal Wren, too, leaving Tom and Hester no choice: They must abandon their peaceful life and rescue their daughter. Their search will reunite them with enemies they thought they'd left behind forever, will ask of them sacrifices that no parent can make, and will cost one of them everything that matters most.

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 "An Excellent Third Installment" 2008-08-26
By not4prophet (North Carolina)
"Mortal Engines" was a triumph, but given the roaring success of that book it would be nearly impossible to produce a sequel that tops it. Philip Reeve managed that anyway in "Predator's Gold". After that dazzling display of literary bravado, Reeve had nowhere to go but down. Yet he decided to go up anyway. "Infernal Devices" is more than just a worthy successor to the first two books of the series. It climbs new heights and plumbs new depths in the universe of the mobile cities. What it finds there is nothing short of amazing.



Tom and Hester have spent fifteen peaceful years in the ruins of Anchorage, which came to rest on the long-abandoned shores of North America. They've raised a daughter, Wren, and carved out a life for themselves among the quirky inhabitants of the city. Now, however, other forces are afoot. The Lost Boys and the mysterious Uncle are still at work in their underwater citadel, and soon Wren will be caught up in their net. Tom and Hester will wind up on a rescue mission that takes them back to the arctic, then to the floating paradise of Brighton in search of their daughter.



Meanwhile, other forces are at play in other parts of the world. The Anti-Traction League has regrouped in the Far East under the leadership of Stalker Fang, and is waging a relentless war against the cities. The battles are many but successes are few for either side. A new character emerges who may change everything.



Reeve deftly juggles the two settings. In Brighton everything looks bright and shiny on the surface. Yet Reeve uses the scalpel of satire with amazing dexterity to expose the flaws in the system. "Infernal Devices" delves into topics that you never expected to see in a nominal children's book: class conflict, exploitation, elitism, and the intersection of political and cultural decay.



In the Far East things are dark and gloomy. Yet when despair hovers, our new heroine finds hope in the most likely place. Yes, in fact, "Infernal Devices" takes religion seriously, and is not afraid to contend with the prejudices of our era. The contrast between the two locations and moods could easily fall apart in the hands of an unskilled author. In Reeve's hands, it carries the book upward to greatness, literally and figuratively.



Yet don't let me suggest that the book is depressing, pedantic, or boring. "Infernal Devices" is first and foremost an adventure story, and what an adventure story it is. Theft, kidnapping, narrow escapes, desperate rescues, trickery, betrayal, double agents, suicide missions, it's all here. Just as in the first two books, perfectly-timed comedy mixes flawlessly with the action. There is literally nothing in this book that disappoints. Reeve's series comes alarmingly close to perfection. The only thing that I can't understand is why his books remain virtually unknown while lesser authors (much lesser authors, in some cases) dominate the children's market. Whatever the reason, you can help rectify the situation right now by buying this book.

 "The Story Continues" 2006-12-29
By Spy Groove (New Zealand)
Peace and quiet at last in Anchorage-in-Vineland. Tom and Hester were able to bring up their only daughter, Wren, in relatively safe homeland.



But that only went till Wren's 16th year because, inheriting her parents' blood, she longed for adventure and at that moment, an old friend of Caul came to break the peace...



Meet again with older Tom and Hester, the threatening Stalker Fang, the undead Mr. Shrike, Lost Boys and the famous-charlatan-writer Nimrod B. Pennyroyal, and also new interesting characters like Wren, Theo and Dr. Zero.



Packed with action, tension, twist, love and drama (not like soap opera mind you). Great story!

 "As Good As The First Two." 2006-09-09
By D. Sorrell (Kentucky)
I thought this book was just as good as the other two in the series. I love the little bits of humor the author puts here and there, especially in the big war scenes, things like one of the airships being named "Visible Panty Line". It's well written and exciting enough that I was immediately looking to see if the sequel was available yet. (It is!)

 ""Dead Man's Chest" strikes again" 2006-08-25
By T. Wolney (Mpls., MN USA)
The third in the series of the Hungry Cities Chronicles evoked the same feelings as the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie. You were left with the anxiety of knowing you spent your money solely to have to spend it all over again on the next in the series.

While the book was pretty decent, there was a bit of a let down in the quality of the storyline because this is a filler to get you to the final book in the series.

Just like I wanted to throw something at the screen at the end of Dead Man's Chest, I threw the book across the room at the end of this story, knowing that I will have to wait another year to find out how the story ends.






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Nearly twenty years after the events of Mortal Engines and Predator's Gold, Tom and Hester have finally settled down. The wild adventures of their past are now little more than stories to tell their daughter, Wren, who relishes their adventures just a little bit too much. Her foolhardiness gets her kidnapped—and worse, whisked right back into the very world her parents thought they'd left behind. To rescue her, Tom and Hester must jump headfirst back into danger. Their pursuit will reunite them with enemies they thought they'd left behind forever, will ask of them sacrifices that no parent can make, and will cost one of them everything that matters most.

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 "An Excellent Third Installment" 2008-08-26
By not4prophet (North Carolina)
"Mortal Engines" was a triumph, but given the roaring success of that book it would be nearly impossible to produce a sequel that tops it. Philip Reeve managed that anyway in "Predator's Gold". After that dazzling display of literary bravado, Reeve had nowhere to go but down. Yet he decided to go up anyway. "Infernal Devices" is more than just a worthy successor to the first two books of the series. It climbs new heights and plumbs new depths in the universe of the mobile cities. What it finds there is nothing short of amazing.



Tom and Hester have spent fifteen peaceful years in the ruins of Anchorage, which came to rest on the long-abandoned shores of North America. They've raised a daughter, Wren, and carved out a life for themselves among the quirky inhabitants of the city. Now, however, other forces are afoot. The Lost Boys and the mysterious Uncle are still at work in their underwater citadel, and soon Wren will be caught up in their net. Tom and Hester will wind up on a rescue mission that takes them back to the arctic, then to the floating paradise of Brighton in search of their daughter.



Meanwhile, other forces are at play in other parts of the world. The Anti-Traction League has regrouped in the Far East under the leadership of Stalker Fang, and is waging a relentless war against the cities. The battles are many but successes are few for either side. A new character emerges who may change everything.



Reeve deftly juggles the two settings. In Brighton everything looks bright and shiny on the surface. Yet Reeve uses the scalpel of satire with amazing dexterity to expose the flaws in the system. "Infernal Devices" delves into topics that you never expected to see in a nominal children's book: class conflict, exploitation, elitism, and the intersection of political and cultural decay.



In the Far East things are dark and gloomy. Yet when despair hovers, our new heroine finds hope in the most likely place. Yes, in fact, "Infernal Devices" takes religion seriously, and is not afraid to contend with the prejudices of our era. The contrast between the two locations and moods could easily fall apart in the hands of an unskilled author. In Reeve's hands, it carries the book upward to greatness, literally and figuratively.



Yet don't let me suggest that the book is depressing, pedantic, or boring. "Infernal Devices" is first and foremost an adventure story, and what an adventure story it is. Theft, kidnapping, narrow escapes, desperate rescues, trickery, betrayal, double agents, suicide missions, it's all here. Just as in the first two books, perfectly-timed comedy mixes flawlessly with the action. There is literally nothing in this book that disappoints. Reeve's series comes alarmingly close to perfection. The only thing that I can't understand is why his books remain virtually unknown while lesser authors (much lesser authors, in some cases) dominate the children's market. Whatever the reason, you can help rectify the situation right now by buying this book.

 "The Story Continues" 2006-12-29
By Spy Groove (New Zealand)
Peace and quiet at last in Anchorage-in-Vineland. Tom and Hester were able to bring up their only daughter, Wren, in relatively safe homeland.



But that only went till Wren's 16th year because, inheriting her parents' blood, she longed for adventure and at that moment, an old friend of Caul came to break the peace...



Meet again with older Tom and Hester, the threatening Stalker Fang, the undead Mr. Shrike, Lost Boys and the famous-charlatan-writer Nimrod B. Pennyroyal, and also new interesting characters like Wren, Theo and Dr. Zero.



Packed with action, tension, twist, love and drama (not like soap opera mind you). Great story!

 "As Good As The First Two." 2006-09-09
By D. Sorrell (Kentucky)
I thought this book was just as good as the other two in the series. I love the little bits of humor the author puts here and there, especially in the big war scenes, things like one of the airships being named "Visible Panty Line". It's well written and exciting enough that I was immediately looking to see if the sequel was available yet. (It is!)

 ""Dead Man's Chest" strikes again" 2006-08-25
By T. Wolney (Mpls., MN USA)
The third in the series of the Hungry Cities Chronicles evoked the same feelings as the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie. You were left with the anxiety of knowing you spent your money solely to have to spend it all over again on the next in the series.

While the book was pretty decent, there was a bit of a let down in the quality of the storyline because this is a filler to get you to the final book in the series.

Just like I wanted to throw something at the screen at the end of Dead Man's Chest, I threw the book across the room at the end of this story, knowing that I will have to wait another year to find out how the story ends.






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Out & About: The Emancipated Crossdresser

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“Out & About” is an intelligent, fresh, and light-hearted look at crossdressing. Ms. Leigh writes, with no psychological mumbo-jumbo, to enlighten and encourage crossdressers ultimately to dump their guilt, shame, and denial so they may finally and fully express their feminine attributes in taste and style.

"Out & About" was recently selected for inclusion in the assortment of books distributed to public and scholastic libraries by Tri-Ess, the international sorority for heterosexual crossdressers.

This book (160 pages, soft cover, perfect bound, lots of photos and illustrations) is also an ideal resource for outreach as well as an introduction for wives and significant others. It includes how-to chapters on femme essentials, shopping, photography, dining, travel, and much more.

Lacey stresses that a crossdresser's mindset is a prime factor and suggests a simple formula for gaining a positive attitude:

Accept yourself - denial doesn't work;
Assert yourself - you deserve the best;
Allow yourself - to enjoy your new freedom.
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 "Awesome Information!" 2003-03-29
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This book was great! Very informative. I would recommend it to everyone who thinks they would enjoy this lifestyle. Lacey is the best at putting this lifestyle into perspective. She has tips on dressing, makeup, security, and everyday living. This book is real. It comes from her heart. Read it!

 "A helping hand for crossdressers and other TG types" 2002-02-06
By Gina Martine (Los Angeles)
Lacey Leigh has been a visible participant on the national crossdressing scene for some time and has done all crossdressers a real service --- distilling for those hesitant to undertake this lifestyle the guidance, tips and advice they need to break through the barriers separating them from their femme side and the enjoyment and fulfillment that awaits them there. Her counsel runs the gamut from dealing with the psychological issues (both of the crossdresser and wives or SOs) to wardrobe and makeup to going out on the town and mingling en femme. While especially helpful to those who are looking for a guiding hand, a "how to" manual if you will, it also contains much of interest to those at a more experienced level. Many will especially enjoy her thoughts on security and safety as they are both humorous and helpful.

Simply put, it is the best book available for those who are or want to be crossdressers. It is also a very valuable work to share with those close to crosdressers who need to be informed about what CDing is (and is NOT) all about. For a subject needing much clarification and accurate information (rather than the tabloid and television nonsense) this book is a refreshing and much needed breath of clean, cool air. I highly recommend it to all readers.

 "A Balanced View" 2002-02-05
By Jane Cox (Perth, Western Australia)
I read Lacey Leigh's "The Emancipated Crossdresser" and would thoroughly recommend it to both closeted and 'out' crossdressers and their families and friends.

As I see it, the book has 2 parts - the first part dealing with the 'inner' crossdresser, the cause, effects, consequences and joys of being a crossdresser. The second part is about the 'outer' crossdresser - the clothes, make-up and presentation which has lots and lots of helpful information and tips not only about achieving the desired 'look', but also about the manner in which to conduct yourself whilst in public.

I have read other books on crossdressing written by both so-called professionals and crossdressers themselves, but Lacey's book is by far the most well-rounded and balanced I have read on the subject to date.

 "A Welcome How-to Book" 2002-02-04
By (Chicago, IL, USA)
As a home-confined heterosexual crossdresser of 30 years, this book spoke directly to me as to who I am and what I have been doing all these years. I am not unusual or a freak, just a family man, who likes to wear woman's clothes.

The early sections of this book discusses the who's, what's, and wears's of being a heterosexual male crossdresser. It supports the idea of expressing one's feminine side by wearing woman's clothes. Being transgendered is a good thing and an emotion to be proud of and expressed without guilt and shame. But more importantly, it does so without being preachy or too psychological. Some other books concerning crossdressing get bogged down with finding the roots and reasons for crossdressing without exploring the joys of it.

One of the premises of this book is that it addresses an acceptance of the dressing because it is just something one does for fun and a means of expression. The book has a lightness and sense of humor about itself. It almost reads as a how-to book about one's favorite hobby.

As a recent "out and about" crossdresser this book helps smooth over those fears of making that step out the front door. It is clear in pointing out that no matter how good you may think you look that you will always be a man in a dress. Once that is realized and accepted, one can then move on and enjoy the experience. This is something my wife has been trying to tell me for over a year now. She kept asking me if I was enjoying my little ventures out because my fears and apprehensions were showing rather than my slip. My concerns of being clocked never enabled me to be relaxed.

This book is about attitude. It gives pointers on how to develop an attitude that makes it acceptable to be that man in a dress accepted by salesclerks in store, waitstaff in restaurants, and so on. It says, yes I am in a dress, I like who I am and so should you. It says I am not unusual and should be treated as any other customer. Practing this approach has paid dividends for me . I am about over my phobia of approaching salesclerks. It has helped me engage them in asking for help. Some salesclerks have even gone that extra mile on the occasion when I have been read. It has helped in eating out by keeping the walls of the restaurant from closing in on me. There have been no problems to date, just a wealth of better dressing experiences.

This is a great and fun how-to book. Besides any book written by another gal named Lacey has to be good.

 "A "Must Read" for Any Crossdresser!" 2002-02-03
By Debbi Richards (North Carolina - USA)
Lacey Leigh does an outstanding job of presenting the truth that there is life outside the closet! This book is filled with personal experiences the author has had out and about as a crossdresser, dining, shopping, and conducting outreach to the non-crossdressing community. It is quite apparent that Ms. Leigh is comfortable with herself and the warmth of her comfort is very contagious. This book is a "must read" if you are a crossdresser or in a relationship with a crossdresser. It is perhaps one of the best books on the subject available today, plus, Ms. Leigh's writing style make the pages fly by! It's informative, enlightening and fun. I highly recommend it!


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Unplugged Play: No Batteries. No Plugs. Pure Fun.

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Too much TV? Too many hours spent on video games? Tired of hearing "I'm bored"? The answer is here. The Unplugged Play Book celebrates the pleasures and virtues of old-fashioned play while addressing the growing concerns of parents who worry about the time their children spend in front of a screen.

Written by Bobbi Conner, the creator and host of The Parent's Journal, the long-running, award-winning public radio show, The Unplugged Play Book is the family bible of hands-on fun, a parent-friendly encyclopedia of over 700 games and variations, with not a screen, plug, chip, disk, or battery in sight. Here are games to play alone and games to play with siblings and friends. Games to play indoors and games for outside. Toddler games, ten-year-olds' games, and games for the whole family. There are craft projects, puppet ideas, music activities, card games, guessing games, plus loads of ideas for keeping little kids busy nearby. There's stuff to do with cardboard boxes, with balloons, with muffin tins, with paper grocery sacks. There's how to draw a sidewalk masterpiece in chalk, design a castle, organize a treasure hunt, make silly hats from plastic tubs, build forts and ramps for toy cars and trucks. And dozens of special-occasion games, including birthday party ideas, themes, and activities. Woven throughout are not only the reasons to play unplugged—why it's essential for whole development, how it builds intelligence, encourages problem-solving and self-control, boosts creativity and inner strength of character—but also invaluable help for parents, from lists of best toys (and gadgets turned into toys) to dealing with issues of sharing, shyness, party meltdowns, safety, and much more.
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 "Great Training Wheels for Uncreative Parents" 2009-08-28
By Shanna A. Gonzalez (Gaithersburg, MD)
There are some parents who always have crayons, bubbles, and homemade play-doh on hand. Their children are adept at drawing, cutting, and pasting, can reliably kick a ball, and are the first to join in the games at birthday parties. To these lucky kids a homemade birthday cake in the shape of a tyrannasaurus rex is no big deal. Their parents do not need to read Unplugged Play.



For the creatively challenged among us, however, this is a great resource for making your time together count. It's filled with hundreds of articles with activities for ages 1-10, each with a sidebar giving the number of children needed, indoor/outdoor location, and materials needed. I especially like the fact that it is organized into three age ranges, printed so the sections are visible on the fore edge so a harried parent can flip the book open and start looking for ideas. There is an introductory chapter describing the benefits of non-media play, and appendices with suggestions for family game night and materials to keep on hand.



Some of the activities require materials you may not have, and many will not fit the personality or specific interests of your children, but the book provides a wide variety of options to satisfy most needs. It may be especially handy when caring for children you do not know well or who are a different age than you are used to. Because of its exhaustive content, it's probably best treated as a source of inspiration rather than a to-do list, and after using it for a few weeks as creative "training wheels," parents and children may find that they no longer need it.

 "Excellent Fun" 2009-08-13
By apoem (Bosque Farms, NM USA)
This book is filled with fun ideas. Some of them are games that you probably played with as a child such as hopscotch or some variation on hide and seek. Most of the ideas are original, creative, ways to have fun with your children. I particularly liked that this book was broken up into ages so that you could easily find games for younger children or older children without paging through a lot of pages.



Worth the money.

Enjoy.

 "good for getting ideas" 2009-06-05
By N. Custer
I bought this as a gift for my sister. She has two toddler boys and is all about 'no tv' in the house. She loves this book for all the ideas it offers families trying to spend time together outside of the tv realm.

 "great ideas to spark your imagination!" 2009-02-24
By L. Gugliotti (Connecticut)
This book has solid playtime ideas for toddlers in all different environments. Many things may be intuitive, but you'll be sure to find something good in here for your bored toddler to do indoors. Great book for a library collection!

 "A very good book" 2009-02-04
By R. Anderson (Keller, TX)
I have bought 3 copies of this book it is a great idea book for rainy or snow days. I have tried out a bunch of the games with my 5 year old and he has had a really good time.



There are also some good games for birthday parties.


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Written by Bobbi Conner, the creator and host of The Parent's Journal, the long-running, award-winning public radio show, The Unplugged Play Book is the family bible of hands-on fun, a parent-friendly encyclopedia of over 700 games and variations, with not a screen, plug, chip, disk, or battery in sight. Here are games to play alone and games to play with siblings and friends. Games to play indoors and games for outside. Toddler games, ten-year-olds' games, and games for the whole family. There are craft projects, puppet ideas, music activities, card games, guessing games, plus loads of ideas for keeping little kids busy nearby. There's stuff to do with cardboard boxes, with balloons, with muffin tins, with paper grocery sacks. There's how to draw a sidewalk masterpiece in chalk, design a castle, organize a treasure hunt, make silly hats from plastic tubs, build forts and ramps for toy cars and trucks. And dozens of special-occasion games, including birthday party ideas, themes, and activities. Woven throughout are not only the reasons to play unplugged—why it's essential for whole development, how it builds intelligence, encourages problem-solving and self-control, boosts creativity and inner strength of character—but also invaluable help for parents, from lists of best toys (and gadgets turned into toys) to dealing with issues of sharing, shyness, party meltdowns, safety, and much more.
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 "Great Training Wheels for Uncreative Parents" 2009-08-28
By Shanna A. Gonzalez (Gaithersburg, MD)
There are some parents who always have crayons, bubbles, and homemade play-doh on hand. Their children are adept at drawing, cutting, and pasting, can reliably kick a ball, and are the first to join in the games at birthday parties. To these lucky kids a homemade birthday cake in the shape of a tyrannasaurus rex is no big deal. Their parents do not need to read Unplugged Play.



For the creatively challenged among us, however, this is a great resource for making your time together count. It's filled with hundreds of articles with activities for ages 1-10, each with a sidebar giving the number of children needed, indoor/outdoor location, and materials needed. I especially like the fact that it is organized into three age ranges, printed so the sections are visible on the fore edge so a harried parent can flip the book open and start looking for ideas. There is an introductory chapter describing the benefits of non-media play, and appendices with suggestions for family game night and materials to keep on hand.



Some of the activities require materials you may not have, and many will not fit the personality or specific interests of your children, but the book provides a wide variety of options to satisfy most needs. It may be especially handy when caring for children you do not know well or who are a different age than you are used to. Because of its exhaustive content, it's probably best treated as a source of inspiration rather than a to-do list, and after using it for a few weeks as creative "training wheels," parents and children may find that they no longer need it.

 "Excellent Fun" 2009-08-13
By apoem (Bosque Farms, NM USA)
This book is filled with fun ideas. Some of them are games that you probably played with as a child such as hopscotch or some variation on hide and seek. Most of the ideas are original, creative, ways to have fun with your children. I particularly liked that this book was broken up into ages so that you could easily find games for younger children or older children without paging through a lot of pages.



Worth the money.

Enjoy.

 "good for getting ideas" 2009-06-05
By N. Custer
I bought this as a gift for my sister. She has two toddler boys and is all about 'no tv' in the house. She loves this book for all the ideas it offers families trying to spend time together outside of the tv realm.

 "great ideas to spark your imagination!" 2009-02-24
By L. Gugliotti (Connecticut)
This book has solid playtime ideas for toddlers in all different environments. Many things may be intuitive, but you'll be sure to find something good in here for your bored toddler to do indoors. Great book for a library collection!

 "A very good book" 2009-02-04
By R. Anderson (Keller, TX)
I have bought 3 copies of this book it is a great idea book for rainy or snow days. I have tried out a bunch of the games with my 5 year old and he has had a really good time.



There are also some good games for birthday parties.


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