No comments about The Christian year: Thoughts in verse for the Sundays and holidays throughout the year.

No comments about Shoppers get jump on holiday buying.(Business)(Retail: Despite the frenzy of activity in stores, many consumers say they will be spending less this year ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR).

No comments about Holidays & Parties.

5 comments about Santa Cruise: A Holiday Mystery at Sea (Unabridged).

1. Because I've enjoyed previous Higgins Clarks' Alvirah and Willy mysteries and was about embark on a cruise in Hawaii, I thought this book would be perfect! Was I wrong!! It has a paper thin plot, if any, and even the usual cast of characters is weakly drawn. It's almost as if it were given as a class assignment - "Write a novel in the Mary Higgins Clark/Carol Higgins Clark STYLE." It was awful! One redeeming feature - the authors did their homework about cruises - all the details were there - passenger photos with the captain, food, etc., it clicked in that way. But the plot was downright silly! Can you imagine Alvirah being able to swim all the way around a 400-passenger ship and then catch a box in her hand? PLEASE do not buy this book, especially at full price as I did, thinking it would be just right for my cruise experience. I wanted to throw it overboard!



2. This was a fun, light read! The story went quickly and was very entertaining.



3. Do you like bungles and bumps? Then you will like this book. It tickled my funny bone many times.



4. I was disappointed in Mary and Carol's book. The story was not
   interesting as all. Poor story line and writing.



5. The usual plot for Mary Higgins Clark, always looking for a new angle with familiar authors.

No comments about Holiday tunes are like old friends.(Entertainment)(Here's what local music figures look forward to hearing this time of year): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR).

No comments about HOLIDAY CHEERS AT PARADE.(General News)(It wasn't too cold this year, but there was at least one red nose): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR).

No comments about For how many years have we found ourselves so caught up in the holiday whirlwind that our best intentions of giving to important charitable causes fall ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR).

No comments about IN 2006, WE ARE RESOLVED TO ...(Holidays)(A gaggle of local notables ignores expert advice and makes New Year's resolutions anyway): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR).

No comments about The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and ... the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago.

3 comments about Fodor's Switzerland 2002: The Guide for All Budgets, Completely Updated Every Year, with a Pullout Color Map (Fodor's Gold Guides).

1. We have used this guidebook and its predecessors each time for four trips to Switzerland. We think it is better than Frommer's, Michelin, Eyewitness, Rick Steves, and the other guidbooks for Switzerland, and we have looked at eight other guidebooks. All have something to offer, but we liked Fodor's the best. Given the cost of traveling to and in Switzerland, it is worth the cost in money and time to buy several and take the best from each, but if you only want one, we recommend Fodor's. It misses some great small villages some of the others recommend (like Soglio, a jewel in a small valley west of St. Moritz) and for some reason Fodor's never gives the population of the villages or cities they mention. If you like going to small villages, as we do, there is a big difference between Grindelwald and Gimmelwald, and knowing the population would help. If you are looking for a "travel on a shoestring" book, this isn't it, but for most people, it should be very helpful.



2. It is not easy to pick your ideal guidebook to Switzerland. Ideally, you would need more than one, but this should probably the one to start with.
   
   The guide is thoroughly researched and features good regional maps in addition to the map of the whole country. Listings are very good, although some may say they have been picked arbitrarily - which is understandable as no-one can possibly squeeze all the worthy places into a reasonably-sized book. At least you can be sure that whatever is included has been reviewed
   honestly and thoroughly.
   
   In common with other books from this publishing house, Fodor's Switzerland is laid out in a commendably clear manner. This may seem as a secondary consideration - but think of how often you will be browsing this before and during your trip. Easy navigation in the book really cuts out frustration and saves time. Do not underestimate this.
   
   Frommer's Switzerland does not have too many photographs - however, the selected few give you an idea and a visual taste of the destination. For a more thorough pictorial account, try Insight Guides.
   
   The book is also very good on practicalities - transport, opening times, costs - all seem to be very up-to-date (it is amazing how many guides treat practicality research as an afterthought).
   
   If you can, also get Michelin's Green Guide - it has some less well-known destinations that Fodor's guide omits for reasons of space. However, if you are only planning major highlights, you can very well manage with just this high quality book. You'll not regret spending your money.



3. It's a good book for knowing where to stay and eat. I also highly recommend anyone traveling to Switzerland read Geneva Nights. It's very entertaining and gets you in the traveling Europe mode.