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"This very funny story is Henry's straight-faced journal of his summer activities. Henry, who has an interest in nature and a talent for making things happen, establishes the firm of Henry Reed, Inc., Research, and with neighbor Midge as an ally, engages in a series of projects usually profitable to them, but often hazardous to the adults involved."--ALA Booklist. ... Read more

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Review from my 10 yr old boy who loved the book
Henry Reed, Inc. is a great book by Keith Robertson. It is very funny and interesting. It occurs in Groves Corner, Princeton in the summer. It is about a 12 year old boy who wants to make money in weird ways like selling turtles and pigeons, finding a dog, and even finding oil. I recommend kids from 9-12 should read it. If you like funny and interesting stories then you should read it. I like it because I have a good sense of humor and I like interesting stories. So what are you waiting for?Read!

Go back and reread these
These Henry Reed books were some of the first books I have ever read, and I enjoyed them much, and of course I wished there were more than three (there are, but the newer ones weren't available back then). Every time our family went to the library I would go directly to the Keith Robertson section and see if there were any new titles. They are the typical children's novels, a smart boy figures out things the adults around him are unable to. The best is *Henry Reeds Journey* - a picaresque.

I recently went back and reread what I first consider the first "real" book I read while I was a child: *The Year of the Jeep* also by Keith Robertson.considered it my first real book because it didn't have any illustrations, even on the cover (in the copy I originally borrowed from the Oak Lawn Library.)

I have a review of it here, somewhere.

(If you are an adult) I would strongly advise going back and finding the "first book I ever read" and rereading it. Fun.

my son loved henry reed books when he was 5-8
I had to work very hard to find Henry Reed books in the mid-1990s for my son once he had read one of them.He loved Henry.Boys books tend to be scary and their are less choices -these were fun and comforting reading.He moved on to the Jeep books.

great summer reading
"Henry Reed, Inc." is the first of a series of books about a fourteen-year-old boy who is the son of a diplomat.The book was written in the late fifties and is Henry's journal about what happens when he is sent to New Jersey to spend the summer with his relatives.His teacher gave him an assignment to report on the free enterprise system in the United States, so Henry starts a business.Soon he has acquired a dog and a business partner in the form of the girl next door, Midge.Their adventures are hilarious and innocent.All of the Henry Reed books are really entertaining and to me epitomize what a summer vacation should be about.They would be perfect for readers over ten.

Great for kids who are too old for kids books
Henry Reed is an unforgettable character, a strange mix of can-do entrepreneurialism and good-hearted goofiness who would make any parent proud.

This is the first book in a terrific series, and is a perfect transitional novel from children's reading to more adult fare. At 239 pages, it weighs in as a longer book than most readers will have tackled to date, and the writing is slightly more sophisticated than you would see in a Hardy Boys or early Judy Blume book, for example. I would compare it to the series "The Mad Scientists Club," which has the same type of humor and level of sophistication.

As for the story, it is presented as Henry's journal entries over the course of a summer that he spends with his uncle and aunt. He comes up with schemes that young teens will find exhilarating, because they are just wild enough to be exciting, and yet just realistic enough to be believed and emulated. Some of the plans are purely to make money-such as his attempts to find valuable truffles in the neighborhood. Some of them are research, as when he sends a large balloon up into the air bearing a pigeon to measure weather conditions. All of them are humorous and fun to read about, as he often bites off more than he can chew.

This is a terrific series that will not only entertain, but also inspire children to think about their own start-up businesses and scientific research. I highly recommend it.
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It Opened My IntuitionUp To Me
This book was the first truly practical book for a beginner that gave me success. It has fun practical exercises to do. I discovered that I am intuitive from reading this book and doing the exercises. It was fun!

Takes up where "Practical Intuition" leaves off!
I had never read a book about intuition until I read Laura Day's book, "Practical Intuition", which opened the door to this wonderful world of inner wisdom for me. Henry Reed's "The Intuitive Heart" flung the door open wider. His method of doing intuitive readings, which asks you to imagine all of the memories you've ever had in your lifebeing mixed around in your head like numbers inside a lottery machine, and stopping to recall just the right memory to use as metaphor in answer to a question being asked by either yourself or someone else, is simply amazing. I'm really astonished at how easy it is and how a propos the readings are.I enthusiastically recommend this book! ... Read more

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The journal from Henry's trip across the country with the Glass family, telling of the sights they saw and the strange things which resulted when Henry and Midge became involved in innocent and blameless goings-on. ... Read more

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my daughter loves Henry Reed books
I read these when I was young and my 9-year-old loves them too, though they are harder to find now.

Picaresque
These Henry Reed books were some of the first books I have ever read, and I enjoyed them much, and of course I wished there were more than three (there are, but the newer ones weren't available back then). Every time our family went to the library I would go directly to the Keith Robertson section and see if there were any new titles. They are the typical children's novels, a smart boy figures out things the adults around him are unable to. The best is *Henry Reeds Journey* - a picaresque.

I recently went back and reread what I first consider the first "real" book I read while I was a child: *The Year of the Jeep* also by Keith Robertson.considered it my first real book because it didn't have any illustrations, even on the cover (in the copy I originally borrowed from the Oak Lawn Library.)

I have a review of it here, somewhere.

(If you are an adult) I would strongly advise going back and finding the "first book I ever read" and rereading it. Fun.

Some Amusing Parts....
...However, this collection of Henry and Midge's adventures hasn't aged quite as well as the best in the series: Henry Reed, Inc. and Henry Reed's Babysitting Service. I would recommend those two first, and if you enjoy them you will likely appreciate Henry Reed's Journey as well. My daughters loved the Henry Reed books (at ages 8 through about 12).

too many fireworks
I am not a teenager any more; I read this book because this one looks interesting. And frankly, Ross University School of Medicine's student lounge only has so few books. I really didn't have many choices. This book was published by the same publisher, which published the book called "Tom's midnight garden." That one was very interesting, so I was hoping that this one would be as interesting as that one. I have to say that I am disappointed.

It is an ok reading even for an adult. And I have to say that it is interesting to find out what Disneyland was like more than 40 years ago. And what the people at that time are like. And the author did a good job of being subjective without being prejudice. The author certainly did lots of traveling; he was able to describe all the different cities in all the different states.

Not as good as Henry Reed, Inc. . . .
Henry Reed's Journey is a book about Henry Reed, the son of a traveling diplomat, and his travels across the United States. He meets his friend Midge Glass, from the summer before (read Henry Reed, Inc. first), and travels with her family all over the United States. Midge's father believesthat whenever Henry is around, strange things happen, which is true,although it is not Hnery's fault. Henry and Midge's adventures includestarting a gold rush, being accepted into a Native American tribe, andbuying tons of fireworks, only to see them be accidentally set off whenthey got home. This was a wonderful book, but you should the first book,Henry Reed, Inc. first. If you don't, you will become confused of whatHenry is referring to when he refers to the summer before. Go out and getthis book! ... Read more

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Brilliant examination of levels of existence
For those searching to understand the relationship between the conscious, sub-conscious and super-conscious self, this book is a "must read".Henry Reed takes the reader logically through each state and explains how one works with the other.He does so in a way which any reader can relate in the most personal sense.Then he leads the reader to understand how we can apply our ideals to create the reality and direction we wish for our lives in future.This book made absolute sense to me in my search for spiritual understanding.I have given over 40 copies of this book to friends and acquaintances and it has transformed the thinking of many of them. ... Read more

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This account of Henry's baby-sitting summer begins with his first frantic encounter with a four-year-old monster named Danny, picks up steam as Henry becomes more and more involved, and ends with what is undoubtedly the only recorded case of peacock-sitting in history. ... Read more

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Henry Reed!
These Henry Reed books were some of the first books I have ever read, and I enjoyed them much, and of course I wished there were more than three (there are, but the newer ones weren't available back then). Every time our family went to the library I would go directly to the Keith Robertson section and see if there were any new titles. They are the typical children's novels, a smart boy figures out things the adults around him are unable to. The best is *Henry Reeds Journey* - a picaresque.

I recently went back and reread what I first consider the first "real" book I read while I was a child: *The Year of the Jeep* also by Keith Robertson.considered it my first real book because it didn't have any illustrations, even on the cover (in the copy I originally borrowed from the Oak Lawn Library.)

I have a review of it here, somewhere.

(If you are an adult) I would strongly advise going back and finding the "first book I ever read" and rereading it. Fun.

Babysitting and making money
This book is about a boy named Henry Reed who went to a place called Grover's Corner for the summer. He and his friend, Margaret Glass, thought about different ways to earn some money. They decided to create a babysitter's service. This book is good because it helps kids learn about the different ways to earn money for the summer. It also helps kids learn how to babysit different types of children. I loved this book. I hope you will read it.

Baby-sitters and others will identify with Henry
Henry Reed, the thin and studious boy who likes to address problems in a logical manner, has set his sights on continuing his fledgling business. Reed and Glass, Inc. made Henry and his sometimes-obnoxious friend Midge Glass some money last year, and after a survey of the neighborhood, Henry discovers that there is a need for baby-sitters in the area. The bulk of the book focuses on the adventures that Henry faces as he tries to run a business with as many problems as rewards.

Even though this might seem like a somewhat dull premise, the character of Henry Reed is so indomitable that he maintains our interest throughout. Children will be impressed with his ability to apply his skills to seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and also with the way that Henry manages to earn respect from the adults that he meets. His intelligence and Midge's creativity lead to amusing solutions for outwitting the children that are determined to be disruptive.

The book is presented as Henry's journal, which allows us to experience the events through Henry's eyes. This works fabulously.

The Henry Reed series was captivating to me as a child in the early eighties, and remained a favorite of mine for many years. Anyone who gives it a chance will fall in love with it.

Fun and Games in this "classic"
This was the first Henry Reed book I ever read, shown to me by my mother. Right away I got into the story, though I hadn't read the preceding books in the series. I couldn't keep my eyes off the predicaments of Henry and his best friend, Midge, as they went through their problems and misadventures while looking after children. Told from Henry's point of view in a diary format, he tells a story well and with bits of humour inserted in there additionally. Keith Robertson has made a good character.

More fun from Henry and Midge
Anyone who has ever babysat before will be all-too-familiar with the trials Henry and Midge have to suffer through in this third book of the Henry Reed series. Keith Robertson does it once again with wackybabysitting scenarios everyone can identify with. You'll be cheering by theend of the book -- I guarantee it. ... Read more

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The Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam
While the engravings are of a very high quality, there are very few of them. Maybe I misunderstood what the content of this book encompassed. I would not buy it again at the amazon purchase price, maybe at half the amount.

A Masterpiece!
I most say that this possible is one of the best and most inspiring books available for anyone interested in classical architecture. The Adams brothers style together with Louis XV is possibly the most modern interpretation of classical architecture. Highly recommendable and a must for anyone interested in classical architecture, beaux arts, etc. ... Read more

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This wonderfully illustrated volume traces the architectural antecedents and building history of the magnificent U.S. Capitol.

The U.S. Capitol, the building that houses the legislative branch of our government and a landmark that attracts 3-5 million visitors each year, has its origins in an architectural competition devised by George Washington. The winning design, submitted by William Thornton, combined "grandeur, simplicity, and convenience." Construction began in August 1793, but progress made during the following decade was less than satisfactory. English architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe was brought in by Thomas Jefferson in 1803 to oversee the work, which was finally completed under Charles Bulfinch in 1829.

The U.S. Capitol is regarded by many as the finest example of classical architecture in America. This profusely illustrated book offers a detailed description of the building's exterior, its unsurpassed ornamentation, and the richness of its rooms. An illustrated glossary of architectural terms used and a section of brief biographies of persons associated with the Capitol are also provided as tools for the reader. 150 color plates. ... Read more

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Magnificent
If your after a book on the Capitol Building, then go no further than this beautifully photographed and well layed out book. Full of rich detail and architectual illustrations.

CAPITOL PERFECTION
This building is the perfect imbodiment of the American Democracy, it is an iconic symbol of America the world over.This book does this great building justice, the images are crisp and vivid and the text is almost scholarly.Everytime i enter this building i get a shiver and feel the tingle of goose bumps, and am reminded of what a spectacularly beautiful building it is, and how the building seems to hold the most awesome power.The history in its halls and the majesty of its presence makes the most incredible impression, if you are not moved by this building then frankly you need to check your pulse.If you have any interest in this iconic building or just appreciate beautiful books then i cant imagine you being disappointed in this book.

God Bless Henry Hope Reed
This is a wonderful book for a number of reasons: its beautiful illustrations, its wealth of detail delivered in a reverent and infectiously enthusiastic narrative, and (most of all) its unabashed defense of classical architecture and passionate call for a return to the style in our great buildings.One has merely to open this book to thank his lucky stars that most of monumental Washington, DC was built before the Marxist-inspired so-called "International Style" and its degenerate stylistic descendants inexplicably washed away centuries (nay, millenia) of Western art tradition.It's appalling to read the sort of vindictives that were hurled against the last exponents of the classical style, men like Bacon, Russel, and Gilbert, by so-called "modernists" when they designed stunning masterpieces like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, and the Supreme Court Building.And it's galling to see what "modernists" offered the nation as an alternative to classical design: can anyone look at the Museum of American History on the National Mall and not shake his head in sadness?The place looks like an annex to a New Jersey shopping mall.

Reed is a wonderfully able partisan of the classical style, and dismisses so-called "modern" architecture as the "Anorexic" style for its lack of decoration.That may be overly harsh; great architects can indeed produce great buildings even in non-classical styles - the Kennedy Center in Washington is a fine example of non-classical yet non-Anorexic design.But Reed has one undeniably true point: we as a civilization have allowed ourselves to be cheated our of our millenia old Western art tradition by so-called "artists" that have translated their lunatic fringe political views (the International Style was nothing but applied Marxism, designed to reflect the "means of production" to quote standard leftist gibberish) into drab design originally meant for "worker housing" and now applied (ironically) to US government and corporate structures. This "artistic" rabble still to a large degree indulges its proclivities towards lunatic fringe politics, and continues to so savagely attack the classical style (because they in fact hate Western culture and all it stands for) that it has become unthinkable to build a classical structure in the US today.Some are ignorant enough to claim that the classical style makes them "want to throw up," but the best they can come up with is the travesty of soulless design that is present day Houston or any number of Asian cities like Seoul.

The closest we are allowed to claiming our Western heritage anymore is the so-called "Stripped Classical" applied to the new WW2 Memorial in Washington.I suppose we should thank our lucky stars that that we at least got "Stripped Classical" instead of some appalling metal and glass gimmick that - like most "modern" structures - would rapidly deteriorate into a shabby pile of rusty metal, stained concrete, and peeling paint.But like Reed points out, "A building without decoration is like the heavens without stars."Why is "stripped" all we are allowed to enjoy anymore?Because leftist "artists" that can't stand the West,can't stand America, and most of all can't stand the culture from which it sprang browbeat us into standing glumly in "modern" museums looking at unintelligible and ugly "art" (a melting toilet at the Whitney comes to mind) and won't allow us to erect magnificent Corinthian or Ionic columns anymore.Really, it is sad.This magnificent book, at least, shows us what we once had, and what might have been.Let's hope future generations of Western civilization have more courage than we do, and spend their days recovering their own cultural heritage.Perhaps they will once more build for the sake of beauty rather than that of Marxist anti-Western hatred. ... Read more

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When Henry and Midge set themselves up as consultants for the residents of Grover's Corner, they get into a lot of trouble themselves before eventually solving the problems presented to them. ... Read more

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Henry Reed's Think Tank
Title of the book: Henry Reed's Think Tank
By: Keith Robertson
Reviewed by: P. Elayath
Period: 1

This book is an excellent book for anybody.Henry lives in Italy, but he comes to the U.S.A for the summer to live with his Aunt and Uncle.His best friend, Midge, is the same age, and she is a lot like Henry(which is how they came to be friends).When they decide to start a think tank, everyone begins to run to Henry and Midge for help.They help people only with practical problems.They get all sorts of people with mind troubling problems- from a lady who wants to get rid of the annoying geese without shooting or killing them to people with diet problems.While helping these people, they find themselves in hilarious situations.You should read this humor book to find out what happens to them.

Some parts in this book are boring, but the other parts just crack you up.One of my favorite quotes is(on page 52), "That's what my husband threatens to do.He says he is going out with a gun some morning and shoot enough geese to fill the freezer.But there are several things wrong with that.One-he doesn't have a gun and his eyesight is so poor he wouldn't hit anything anyhow.And second, the geese aren't on our place most of the time-they are next door.By the way, I'm Mrs. Walcott.Are you familiar with the roads around here?"I like this quote because it makes me laugh.She talks about her husband like he doesn't even know what a gun is.First, it sounds like he is a pretty good shooter, but when she talks about the reasons why it isn't a good thing to shoot the geese, she says it like he can't even pick a gun up.

Another of my favorite quotes is on page 58." My meter has run out and here comes the law."I also like this quote because it foreshadows the event to come.The next couple of paragraphs explain what happens.To find out the next unbearable event, read this hilarious book, Henry Reed's Think Tank.

I really liked all the parts in this book even if some were boring.I liked all the segments because they just brought up even more funny moments.Even the tiring parts make you laugh.That's how fantastic this book is.I recommend this book to all readers.

4 STAR RATING COMIN" UP
This book, Henry Reed's THINK TANK was a good book. I read it because it was on my Accelarated Reader list. I think it was an exciting book because Henry and Midge went on tons and tons of adventures. If you read this book,you will definatly like it. I hope you choose to read this book. It's verygood. ... Read more

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WRONG author
You have the picture and it says as plain as day this book is by "Lin Cochran".Under the editorship of Charles Thomas Cayce. ... Read more

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Hereupon there came a buzzing around my ears. Divers good sons of Connecticut winced under the soft impeachment of having a bundling ancestry, and intimated that my sketch of society in the olden times was somewhat overdrawn. ... Read more

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Hey Amazon!Fix your typo!
This title should read "Bundling:Its Origins, Progress, & Decline in America".The use of "Its" (without the apostrophe) is correct here, since what is needed is the possessive form ofthe pronoun "It", NOT the contraction for "Itis".

Hey, Amazon!Fix it:it makes you look stupid. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1851.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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