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This book is very useful to the amateur astronomer since it contains much essential information about all of the 88 constellations and has clear, readable maps. There are also some fine photographs of outstanding celestial objects in the more interesting regions of the sky. The book does not cover the mythology, which is already featured in many other books, but it is excellent as an observing guide. The charts are a great companion for stargazing with binoculars and a small telescope. By all means add this book to your astronomy library-- even if you own other books about the constellations.

I bought this book used largely on the advice of the recommendations. They were not wrong. This book gives a grand tour of the skies in a comprehensive and thoughtful manner, very thoroughly documented with three perspectives:1) actual photographs of the constellations to train your eyes or stop hop from, 2)thoughtful descriptions and explanations 3) a comprehensive star atlas that easily rivals so-called star atlases such as Norton's and Collins, etc. I coulnd't find any difference in detail between much more expensive star-atlases and this book (maybe I didn't carefully enough). In fact, the photographs were so detailed (maybe not as lovely as Akira Fuji's), that many showed details well past the normal 7.5 magnitude stars and you could use these for star-hopping (although for a beginner, this is quite difficult until you train your eye). This isn't, however, quite as easy for the beginner to use as say Turn left at Orion, but I believe most can move on from that book within a few months whereas one cannot say that of Sanford's book.

Sanford's book is without doubt the best general observing guide to the constellations I have ever used, and I've used a lot of them. His star maps are excellent. He provides concise summaries of all the most interesting objects in each constellation, and he covers both hemispheres. I have been looking for additional copies of this wonderful, out-of-print book for a year.

I managed to get a translated copy in Swedish of this book, "Stjärnboken" in a used-books store in Stockholm. The charts by Wil Tirion are excellent. Clear and accurate but not overly simplified. Sanford's narration is very pleasant with a good balance between the different DSO's that are interesting for people with different equipment. What really impressed me even more are the full colour pictures of *every* constellation in the night-sky. A tremendous effort, which provides great help in learning the constelations and the relative positions of deep-sky objects. I can't understand why this book is out of print. Someone should buy the rights for this book and publish it again. If you find a used-copy, grab one for me too =).

It's truly amazing that this book is no longer in print. How is this possible? I have found it to be the best general constellation guide for naked eye, binocular or telescopic observing that I have seen. It provides very good star charts and photos of each constellation and summarises the most prominent objects (multiple and variable stars, deep sky objects, etc) in each constellation, providing locations (on star chart and coordinates), basic information and data on each object. I take it with me on every observation session. The book is well organised, easily understood and its setup/content caters for the beginner, intermediate and even more advanced observer. I believe it would take a long time for a beginner to "outgrow" (if it's even possible) the usefulness of this book. I believe it's a must have in the astronomical library. Again, I ask..."Why is this book no longer being published!?!"

David, Astronomy Enthusiast

This is the perfect book for Massage Therapists, it covers everything the therapist needs to know and how to treat client complaints through the gentle art of massage therapy.

I was disappointed to receive what I feel is a rather expensive book and find that in flipping through the pages, that some of them were upside-down. I expect perfection when buying a new item!

Excellent reference material...easy to find Pathology. As a praactitioner I do not work on medical cases at this time but find this manual a must...it is informative.

This book is very helpful to the massage therapist. It helps with having a short description of the disease, what strokes to use, and the best way to position the body, and a rough idea of how often you should give the client a massage

This is a great book for learning pathology. I'm a massage therapist and this helped me to learn certain conditions such as fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis for school exams and for the national boards. If you really want to know the kind of questions asked on the National Certification Examination get the following on amazon: "The Ulimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers" (Volume 1), (Volume 2), and (Volume 3). Each volume covers each section of the National Certification Examination so thoroughly and the questions really help you know which areas you are weak or strong in.

Pray With Purpose is the most comprehensive and complete group Prayer guide I have encountered in the past 35 years. Individual or small group - it was excellent.

PRAY WITH PURPOSE, LIVE WITH PASSION: HOW PRAISING GOD A TO Z WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE exceeded my expectations. I checked this book out of the library, then got sidetracked from reading it, then raced to read it (in a day) before it was due, and now see I need to buy my own copy, it is that good.

Author Debbie Williams frames this devotional book in thirty-one chapters, twenty-six of which cover a wide span of attributes of God, one for each letter of our English alphabet, from the Almighty to Zealous God. She writes as a mature, tried Christian, one whose own personal walk with God is deep and rich. This comes through in the humble style in which the book is written, and I felt when reading it that God was giving me a precious gift through the author, through the book, for He, Himself is honored, exalted, glorified on every page, which in turn encourages and guides the reader in deepening their own walk with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The author shows great reverence in her handling of the written Word of God, including by frequently referring to the Hebrew and Greek forms of words drawn from the translation she uses (primarily the New American Standard Bible). I would prefer that she had used the Authorized King James Version: with all its flaws, I have settled on it above all others, but not to the exclusion of all others.

My own study of the Bible is in its fourth decade now; nevertheless, the author has pulled quite a few nuggets out of scriptures that seem new to me. For example, in the chapter on "Light" (as an attribute of God), she goes to the scriptural account of Lazarus in John 11, and reminds that when Lazarus' family called for Jesus to come, His disciples reminded him that Judea was a place where people had tried to kill Jesus. She talks of being in a quandary when making a decision, and our need for God, who is Light, to guide our way, and focuses on verses 9 and 10, and the rich meaning therein: the last time I studied that passage, I was drawn so much into verse 11 that I almost missed the two preceding verses, which seem so relevant at this time.

In fact, the book seems relevant throughout. In the chapter on "Wonderful," the author reminds that as Christians we are meant to live lives that are extraordinary, peculiar, that provide place for God to manifest Himself, His glory. In the final chapter, "Zealous" she notes that God, who has transferred us to His kingdom, is both zealous and jealous for us. She says, "God desires to carve away any lingering habits that reflect the kingdom of darkness from which He rescued us." The effects and aftereffects of Satan's kingdom -- the world, the flesh, the devil -- can became deeply sifted into our lives, so much so that only the Word of God, with the power to split asunder soul and spirit (Heb. 4:12), can cleanse us from such unrighteousness, through the washing of the water by the word (Eph. 5:26).

Yet today, I plan to buy this book and the author's PRAYERS OF MY HEART prayer journal and enter into a season of going through them as aids in my daily devotions, probably over and over for some months to come. She provides useful appendices for delving into deeper study and for group study, and I expect to make use of those too. I also like her A to Z framing of (some of) God's attributes, and plan to use those with instilling the alphabet in my homeschooled grandchildren.

I think the entirety of the book can best be summed up in the author's own words about the importance of obedience to God (yielding to His quickening of our understanding): "...prayer involves more than just speaking to God; it also involves yielding to His voice...those who live passionately for Christ not only speak to God but also listen to Him. They yield their hearts and wills to His voice" (p. 45).

I found this title as a library book. God is speaking to me so clearly about my own life, that I have to own this book. It seems each page has further direction relavant to me. As a recent widow, I am looking for God's direction as never before.

We purchased this book for a study-prayer group and seems to be just what we wanted. Talks "to" you, not "at" you. It holds your interest and leads to great discussions.

Debbie Williams inspires her readers to focus on the attributes of God from A to Z in Pray With Purpose, Live With Passion. For example, "A" represents Almighty from Psalm 91:1, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty," demonstrating that when we are weak, our power and strength is in the Lord. But Williams doesn't stop there. She recounts God's revelation of His praiseworthy characteristics in the Bible, encourages personal growth in that area, and provides examples of how to pray with understanding of the attribute.

Consisting of two main sections, Pray With Purpose delves into an elegant method for God-honoring prayer, using the acronym P-R-A-Y in part one, and contains A to Z mini-chapters in part two. The attribute chapters begin with a Scripture and prayer, and follow with William's study of it, a meditation moment, and a prayer action to take. As such, the book can be used easily as a devotional guide to prayer.

It's refreshing to read about giving honor and submitting to our Lord as a means of fulfillment, as opposed to teaching that strives after what we can get from Him. After reading many books on prayer, this book is not an academic look at prayer, instead it provides a practical basis for deepening one's prayer life, and ultimately living passionately for Him.

If you are looking for biblically sound ideas to spark your prayer life, but not rote prayers for reciting, Pray With Purpose, Live With Passion will be a valuable addition to your library. - Anne Walker, Christian Book Previews.com

I have just read this book and it's excellent. Mr. Walker gives great tips on how to become a better speaker. Also, he lets the reader know that if someone wants to become a better speaker, the person needs to make a lifetime commitment to it. Anyone wanting the basics on giving a speech should read this book. But only do so if you are serious about improving your public speaking.

T.J. Walker is the very best of his breed. His advice, based on decades of experience, is sharp, insightful, accessible and immediately applicable. His books, CDs and his personal coaching have been invaluable to me and my business.

Presentation Training A-Z is the #1 book I've found on this topic and I recommend it highly to beginners who want to learn the basics of good presentation skills, regular speakers who want to take themselves to the next level, as well as expert presenters who are going for the gold!

T.J. Walker's Presentation Training A-Z takes the mystery...and the terror...out of making presentations. More importantly, it made my realize I'm not the hot shot speaker I thought I was. With a straightforward, practical style, T.J. offers pearls of wisdom and experience on how to move from good to GREAT with your presentations. Now, whenever I have one coming up, I hit the sections that address the weaknesses from my last presentation and fine tune performance. Response to my presentations has become much more enthusiastic and requests for speaking have picked up so much that I'm now charging more. Thanks to T.J.,I have reason to be comfortable in front of an audience and no one has to know my dog-eared copy of Presentation Training A-Z is in my briefcase.
Roger Landry MD

In a world that is over-crowded with Information, Mr TJ Walker's simple yet lucid style of preseneting a fairly complex subject comes as a refresher! Goes well beyond the plethora of 'how to ' books, thus creating a new bench-mark.
His ability to convince the reader, that this, is an opportunity to combine 'Substance and Style', goes down rather well, with effective examples. The Author's ablity to enable the reader 'experience' his examples and test the methodology of this art and science of story telling makes it compelling and extremely readable.
A must read for pro's who want to 'make it' in life!and pass the 'Water-cooler' test that he so clearly enunciates!

After reading Walker's excellent Media Training A-Z, I decided to see if he had any other interview or presentation resource materials. I was happy to find Presentation Training written in the same easy-to-follow style, packed with tips. There is relatively little overlap between the 2 books, though they do complement each other. I also liked the up-to-the-minute topical references that make the book feel extremely current and relevant. Another very handy reference.

Great European Novel, The language is Croatian, not Serbo Croatian. Town and country he is writing about is Zagreb and Croatia. The characters are unfogetable (Boba, Kyriales and others). I read this book about 100 times during the past 24 years. Make yourself a favour, read it slowly! Enoy!

The early 20th century Croatian novelist Miroslav Krleza is far less well known in this country than, say, Bosnian novelist Ivo Andric or Croatian journalist and novelist Slavenka Drakulic, but reading this excellent book convinces me that he is far superior to the latter and almost in the class of the former. "The Return of Philip Latinowicz" tells the story of an aging and doubting painter who returns from cosmopolitan Europe to his small Croatian home town, both to retreat from current problems and to confront lingering uncertainties and resentments from his youth. The atmosphere, as the reader from the Netherlands writes, is wonderfully Dostoevskian in places; the characters are drawn unforgettably (at times with humor, at others with pathos); the story moves slowly at the beginning but becomes a sort of psychological thriller by the end. This is a very impressive book that deserves wide readership.

Just another great classic from the hand of the greatest coroatian writer.Like his early works, this book represent a modern style in his best way. A must read!

Unfortunately, only two novels of Krleza's have been translated into English, which does not even come near to doing justice to the volumes of novels, stories, plays, poems and essays this multi-talented writer has produced. The reviewer below is incorrect in saying Krleza is "almost" in the class of Andric. Krleza far surpasses Andric, and this can be sensed in "The Return of Filip Latinovicz." I highly recommend this and esp. "On the Edge of Reason."

This novel, rammed with ideas, bulging with imagination, shows fierceness and intensity of feeling characteristic of a slavic temperament. The Croatian writer, although sharing certain similarities with russian giant Dostoyevsky, has created a radiating, mind-boggling existential drama, soaked in regional folklore, yet, deeply resonating with universal verities.

This is a nice little short coloring book aimed at little and not so little goth children. My only complaint is that it is only 26 pages long, a page for each letter of the alphabet. But...it suits who we are. Yeah, we like bats and don't deal that well with the yellow hurty thing in the sky (the sun). If you buy it for the little goth girl in your life, get her a nice box of crayons to go with it. But remember, the box should favor grey, black, crimson red. Make sure there are multiples of these colors. They will be used most!

This colouring book is to die for. It is So Funny, with pictures for "Unlucky", "Wigs" and "Victorian". I love it. I colour a page whenever the "Yellow Hurty Thing" is too bright to fight. This is a great book!

Lovely! I wish there were more, and will most likely purchase Seraphemera Books products again.

I bought this gift for my friend, who loves the Goth lifestyle. She and I spent hours coloring, painting, and crafting these remarkable pages. The drawings are very pretty, well done, and over all this is a great way to spend time. Also, the pages are durable. Unlike other coloring books, the pages do not tear up, but they are easy to remove, paint does not soak through them, and they don't smudge.

I thought a goth coloring book was such a cute and unique idea that I just had to buy it. I don't have kids; I got it all for myself. I love it! The drawings are clean, crisp, and pretty enough that you just might want to post them on your fridge when you're done. The drawing style reminds me a little of "Daria." There's also a fun level of self-deprecating snark. (K is for "Keening"; Y is for "Yellow hurty thing"...) There's nothing here that a parent wouldn't want their gothlings seeing, so this would be a fun gift for kids; but it's also a great stress-reliever for adults. I loved the feeling of putting colored pencil to deathly-white page for the first time in years...

Very interesting & informative! Familiar saints & those less-known are brought to life through the writings of Cynthia Cavnar. I also thought "A Note to the Reader" was a most valuable lesson on the process leading to sainthood. Since I have been living in Germany for the past 3 years, the book made those who are saints or on their way to sainthood that lived in this area during the period of WWII, a real inspiration. This book is not only a great reference book but also a most enjoyable read.

Cindy Cavnar does it again! She has a knack for finding the most unusual,inspiring facts about the saints, particularly tales of their everyday lives that often mirror our own. Her ability to weave accurate information and fascinating detail into short, easy to read anecdotes makes the book consistently enjoyable.

Very interesting & informative! Familiar saints & those less-known are brought to life through the writings of Cynthia Cavnar. I also thought "A Note to the Reader" was a most valuable lesson on the process leading to sainthood. Since I have been living in Germany for the past 3 years, the book made those who are saints or on their way to sainthood that lived in this area during the period of WWII, a real inspiration. This book is not only a great reference book but also a most enjoyable read.

Cynthia Cavnar has made a valuable contribution to present-day readers whether they already are fans of the saints or newly interested persons with a desire to learn more about those Christians who have gone before us establishing the rich tradition of the church. She has done much research and does an excellent job with a balanced and believable presentation. She searches for the "truth" about the saints, neither neglecting nor overemphasizing their humanity as well as their spirituality and the mysticism surrounding their lives. This book is informative and inspirational. It can be a valuable resource for all church related educational programs as well as spiritually rewarding for the individual reader.

This is the kind of book you can read a little at a time, picking places at random, and have an "inspiration" each time. Whether you happen on an established Saint, a "Servant of God", "Venerable" or "Blessed" person (all explained simply in the forward to the book), you'll be captivated by the short biographies of these people.

The variety is exceptional: familiar names you may want to refresh your memory on, and you're sure to find several brand new stories, as well. From many countries, all walks of life, and all centuries, the aquaintances you make here will renew your faith in humanity, and boost your own hope for the world. I found quite a few, too, who challenged me, and reminded me that I, too, am called to live a life for others.

Vocabulary is suitable for older high school students, young adults and adults; those folks would have to re-tell the stories for younger readers.

I'm thinking of making this my "book for Lent"--it will fit into the few minutes I can steal morning, waiting for appointments and before falling asleep. And what better company could I find for the long Lenten journey?

The song of Hiawatha will live forever. Its rythms resonate with the natural rythms of our minds. The language and plot are so nearly perfect, they can lead us into a world of imagination where we lose our cares and worries and find ourselves with Hiawatha in his special magic place. After reading it, I was deeply moved when I visited by boat the pictured rocks region of Michigan Longfellow chose for his setting. I also found myself doodling lines using Longfellow's rythms and wishing today's poetry would return to his way of writing.

Although very popular in its day; Longfellow's "Song of Hiawatha" was later viewed to be superficial and saccharine. Where as Walt Whitman may have spoken with more of an organic American voice, Longfellow drew upon English Romantic models and looked to Norse and especially the Finnish epic or "edda" "Kalevala" for inspiration.

Not with standing; Longfellow's saga is pure New England Renaissance; touching upon values and aesthetics characteristic of Longfellow's circle: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Emerson and Thoreau.

The nature-painting of the "Song of Hiawatha" is outstanding; the poetry is full of quotables; and the over-arching message is profound.

A book for generations. Mine was published 1898 and given me by my mother whose father(b.1875) gave it to her. It goes to the heart of the Indian race, a people susceptible to mythology and magic as their last great hope. Read it with an open mind, imagination, and for its beauty.

"The Song of Hiawatha" is the best book I have ever been exposed to. Every time I hear the wonderful rhyme of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, I begin to think of what this land was like before the Europeans conquered it. It is a wonderful tale of peace between nations and a great book to read to children.

An undying tale.. legend... song... Wonderful poetry, the language is simply astounding! I have read the russian translation by Bounin, which was as remarkable as the original.

This book covers pretty much all the stains you are likely to deal with at home.

I bought a copies for my daughters. One has a toddler and the other is expecting a baby soon. I told them they don't think they need this now, but wait.

Great shape and timely arrival.

I have found this book to be a great addition to my laundry room for quick reference. I have given several away as shower gifts, a high school graduation and birthdays. I like the size and the easy reference.

This seems like a great little book and should be very useful for many years. I trust it because it is published by Good Housekeeping whose test labs do a lot of testing and research.

This book was published too soon to contain any details from THE SWORD OF KHALESS (DS9), TRIALS AND TRIBBLE-ATIONS (DS9), FLASHBACK (VOYAGER), & the FIRST CONTACT film. Otherwise, it's a great book with alternate titles and references to all of the classic & cartoon episodes and films

i thought that the original copy was better with the little chart that helps find certain episodes, but all in all i love this book.

When Bjo Trimble did her first CONCORDANCE in the 1970's it was FANTASTIC,a really good book that covered everything at that time.Now,with the final STAR TREK film done, there is the closing out of the great STAR TREK era and this book covers it very well.There are other good STAR TREK history books,but this is one that stands out.This is a NEEDED part of ANY STAR TREK collection,a well done job.

For those of you who liked the original "Fan Produced" edition and/or the 1977 professionally produced one, YOU ARE GONNA LOVE THIS ONE! BJO has completely revised the book, not only including info from the moveis, but also info about both the live-action and annimated seriese from Gene Roddenberrys and others files that she did not have access to before. The book has got to have at least 10 times the info in the 1977 edition and she has also corrected the errors that cropped up in the older editions and added a lot more "fan art" than before. I can not emphasise this enough! This is a must have for all trekkies. Even Gene Goddenberry himself use the oleder version of this book to keep track of his universe. The star trek Encycolpedia pales in comparison to detali to this one. so if you love your Classic Trek, order it now.

...but be aware that this book is from 1976, so you will only get information on the original series from the 1960s and the often neglected (but often bizarre) animated series from 1973-74. So you won't find any info on any of the movies (since the first Star Trek movie wouldn't be until 1979), The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, or Voyager. This is basically those who enjoy the original and the animated Star Trek. The 1976 version of Star Trek Concordance came with a gimmick cover, which you use as an index for each episode, stardate, and other things, and it guides you to what page the episode and stardate are. In the book itself is a description of each and every episode, both the original and the animateds. Description of the cast members are also given in every episode. Near the back is a glossary giving details to each and every character such as Spock, Dr. McCoy, Kirk, Sulu, Uhura, Scotty, etc. (and who played them, like Shatner, Nimoy, Takei, Doohan, etc.), as well as discriptions of various alien life like Vulcans, Romulans, Klingons, etc. The glossary even goes as so far as describing terms that might be a bit over some people's head. They even mention haggis, since there was a famous episode where Scotty said, "The haggis is in the fire now". In the very back is Star Trek fan art, where various people submitted their own artwork of different Star Trek characters and aliens. It's a great and useful book, if you bear in mind when this was published. If you're looking for info on the Star Trek movies, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager, you will obviously need much more updated material.