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G. D. Baum is a terrific writer. The book opens with a scene in which the main character is making love to his partner who has cancer. The emotion is intense and is hightened as each new character is introduced. One is suicidal. Another is a grandfatherly man who has seen his share of crime.

Baum does a great job of weaving facts about martial arts into the story and this is the part I didn't expect. This made it a great read for both genders. I would not have chosen a book about martial arts, but I love a book from which I can learn. This one certainly fit the bill.

Yvonne Perry
Author of RIGHT TO RECOVER: Winning the Political and Religious Wars Over Stem Cell Research in America

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (2/07)

PI Henry Cho needs assistance from PI Lock Tourmaline. Cho needs someone he can trust to watch his back. Cho is Susan Heung's bodyguard and friend of Lock. Susan is the daughter of "old man Heung." Heung is beginning to turn the family business over to his children. Susan runs the legitimate part of the business. Her brother Jason is taking over the illegal part, drugs. Cousin Bodacious is upset and wants a summit meeting. He insists that he and the "Old Man" meet and insists that Susan and Jason be included. Cho suspects that Susan is planning to assassinate Cousin Bodacious. Susan and Jason's presence was significant.

When Cho tells Lock "No one will have a gun." Lock decides to bring Grandfather with him. Grandfather "is the embodiment of the paradoxical truth that the greatest martial artists were so often gentle, humble men."

Lock was beat up and picked on as a child. His father insisted he learn martial arts. Grandfather taught Tae Kwon Do. "Your ignorance breeds the fear." "You'll never be afraid again of anyone, even your father. You'll respect him, but you won't fear him."

Susan has been grooming Cho to run for congress. She knew it would be beneficial to have connections in the Federal Government.

Lock's lover, Janice has terminal cancer. He loves her very much and is attempting to cope with her illness and imminent death. Her daughter looks up to Lock as a daughter looks to her father. His ex-wife's love beats her. The summit goes bad and "Old Man Heung" is murdered. Can life get any more complicated for Lock?

G.D Baum offers readers a winner in "Point and Shoot." The title refers to cops doing what cops are not supposed to do, taking care of problems in an illegal way. The plot of this book is fascinating. Baum takes readers on a roller coaster ride with twists and turns along the way. From the first page I was hooked. I didn't lay "Point and Shoot" down until the last page. When Lock describes making love to a woman with terminal cancer I found myself in tears. The tenderness with which Lock deals with his lover made me think that Baum may have suffered through such a battle. Janice is a stronger character bringing to life the plight of breast cancer patients. For me, the mystery took a back seat to this couple's relationship. The martial arts scenes were enthralling. Lock is deadly without a gun. Well-done G.D. Baum! I highly recommend "Point and Shoot" to mystery and fiction enthusiasts.

First the disclaimer, I'm a 4th degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo, the same system the author (and the main character) studies.

For the martial arts scenes, they were crisp, well written and provided an interesting insight into the internal arts. They also reminded me to practice my Tai Chi more. :-)

This book isn't a murder mystery, lots of people get killed, and it is very clear who done what to who. It is a book about relationships, not nice ones either. It is more about one man's struggle to improve himself and those around him while playing with the cards life dealt him.

I enjoyed this book and recommend it for those who like an engaging read. The good guys aren't paragons of absolute virtue, but that is often how it is.

Interesting and entertaining. A story of love, war, friendship and betrayal that will keep you reading well past bedtime! I can't wait to know Fletcher and look forward to reading the sequel.
Keep writing, G. D. Baum!

I read it in one sitting!! I think that the interweaving of East and West sets this book apart from others. The plot is complicated enough to hold one's interest and although the Grandfather is my favorite character the author manages to make all the other players believeable. It is clear that a sequel is in the wings and I will be eagerly awaiting its appearance.

Like any good quality automobile book this one makes you want tou go out and buy a new sports car.

Porsche , the road from zuffenhausen is a wonderful book regarding the historical perspectives of porsche cars !! A great book for porsche fans,collector's and historians ! The complete history of all model porsche cars , many beautiful photos and original documents and posters ! A great reference book for the porsche owner ! The best porsche book on the market ! A great coffee table porsche book !

I bought this book for my daughter for Christmas, she is going through a "I love Porsche" phase right now. We currently live just down the road from Zuffenhausen, Germany and the book couldn't have been more appropriate. She has thoroughly enjoyed the pictures and has learned so much about how the company and car designs have evolved over the years.

I bought this book as my main reference for a paper I am writing about Porsche for business class, but my use for this book will not end there. I found this book not only informative, but interesting, and insightful. The pictures were plentiful, but not over done, beautiful, and well described. I will undoubtedly have this book for the rest of my life, and is a must for every car-enthusiast!!

Let me confess right off, I absolutely love cars designed by Porsche, I have always found the car to be sexy and elegant. When i see someone pull up next to me in a Carerra with the top down, I just sit and stare with envey. As for this book, it is quite simply fantastic, it is easy to read and well researched, almost scholarly and the images are crisp and well placed throughout the book. You see the evolution of the automaker and get a real feel for what has made the company so successful. If you have any interest in Porsche or just cars in general, then I highly recommend this book...pricy yes, but well worth it...the car and this book.

The first edition helped me find serenity and sobriety in a way only God could have directed. I was on the brink of destruction and this book helped me find my way back. The influence was overwhelming. I have also read the recent, expanded edition and use it to help maintain my serenity and sobriety.

"Prayer Steps" is so powerful, it helped me tie my belief in God and Christianity to the Twelve Steps in a way that changed my life. Using this Twelve Step Journey along with my Faith, I have managed to return to sanity and keep my family and friends.

Early A.A. was a Christian Fellowship.Real Twelve Step Fellowship History. It emphasized Bible study, prayer, and Quiet Time.Good Morning!: Quiet Time, Morning Watch, Meditation, and Early A.A.. It utilized lots of different religious literature and devotionals to enhance the spiritual growth of its members.Dr. Bob and His Library: A Major A.A. Spiritual Source, and Anne Smith's Journal, 1933-1939: A.A.'s Principles of Success. And here is one of those authors who has the courage and ability to link "spirituality" and "religion" and "twelve steps" to the heart of Christian recovery techniques that produced the astonishing cures of early A.A.A New Way In: Reaching the Heart of a Child of God in Recovery with His Own, Powerful, Historical Roots God Bless, Dick B.

Be certain you buy the "New Serenity Prayer Edition" of this book, for it has 12 new daily readings on The Serenity Prayer keyed to each of the 12 Steps for a total of 84 readings (7 readings per week for 12 weeks on each of the 12 Steps). The new edition is also 68 pages longer than the older edition, but sells for the same price as the older edition. The book is easier to read and study with a Workbook on the 12 Steps, called The Twelve Steps Journey, as a part of the book. Unfortunately for some, there has been some confusion between the two editions, and the older edition should be showing out of print, but there are still some older copies being sold. I did change the title from "the Twelve Step Journey" to "the Twelve Steps Journey" and I did add the subtitle to the new edition: "New Serenity Prayer Edition." I hope this helps you buy the newest edition, and I am thankful that so many gave such wonderful reviews for the earlier edition. The latest edition is just better and larger.

I am Bert Newton, pastor, Creekside Baptist Church, writing through my wife's account, as our purchases are made through it. L.G. Parkhurst, Jr. has made a powerfully challenging statement through this book. It causes one to focus on the practical life change that will occur with Christ at the helm of anyone's 12-step program. He helps a person to realize that to be truly effective, it takes the "new creation" power that comes from the Lord Himself living in us and helping one overcome their addictions and/or ungodly behavior. I read it as a book, but know that it would work for anyone to use for devotional study.

Prayer Steps to Serenity is truly beautiful inside and out. The cover and the reviews drew me into buying the book. Then, I was surprised to see the picture of the Tree that began each new step take on new growth and leaves as I read through the book.

From my experience, this book has captured and presented the basic keys to Serenity and changing your life. My Sponsor and I often talk about the spiritual aspects of our Fellowship and I bought her a copy after she saw mine.

I saw this book and just had to have my own copy. A wonderful way to demonstrate to young people the real power of America: The peaceful transfer of power.

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LOVE YOUR BOOK... AND LOVE THE QUILT..... ALTHOUGH I CANNOT COMPLETE IT WITHOUT GEORGE W. BUSH( BUSHY AS LAURA CALLS HIM)

PLEASE DRAW HIM SO I CAN FINISH MY QUILT......I NEED IT YESTERDAY.

Any politician--be it at the local, state or federal level-- who truly cares about "No Child Left Behind" should read this book. This would help them better understand the level of frustration endured by any and all educators. Anyone involved in education would benefit from the insight the author provides and would have a broader perspective in which to base any debate on funding our educational system. A great book!

'Pushing the "Pull" Door' is fascinating reading! It gives one a true appreciation of the remarkable dedication, incredible patience and professional (and personal) stamina required to be a true teacher.

Of special interest is the chapter on Articulating, which demonstrates g. dayhoff addley's keen devotion to her task of preparing young people to be self-sufficient and profit from every aspect of their education. She convinces you that teaching is a vocation and her tenacity as an educator is remarkable.

"Pushing the PULL Door"is charming, light reading of an entertaining collection of stories that could be enjoyed for hours. As a teacher, I was right in the classroom with the characters. M.Vining, Connecticut

"Pushing the PULL Door" is a pioneering work which presents a little known educational experience in the U.S.Virgin Islands. This is a reader-friendly and inspiring work for young people. J.S.Peters II,Ph.D. Retired Educator, Psychologist and author of 20 books; Storrs,Connecticut

" A "MUST READ" eye opener about our educational system"
Charlotte Kellerman, New Canaan, Connecticut

This is a good book as a review for nurses already in hemodialysis and an informative book for new dialysis nurses.

I have a Masters of Science in Nursing. This was the best written, easiest to read book I have read in a while. Question and answer format. Worth the money.

This book is very informative not only for experienced Dialysis professionals but also for those who are new to this sub-specialty. I highly recommend it for anyone who needs a book that is very readable and covers the topics necessary without using terminology that is too technical and complicated to understand.

"THIS EDITION INCLUDES SIX NEW CHAPTERS:
* Transplantation
* Diabetes and Hemodialysis
* Pediatric Hemodialysis
* ESRD in the Elderly
* Management of Quality in Dialysis Care
* Renal Care and Information Technology
These chapters focus on the needed interdisciplinary approach reaching across the continuum of care."
[from the book of back cover]

I used this book at a study guide for the nursing certification test in 2000. I passed with flying colors. It is comprhensive and to the point. There wasn't a subject in the test that was not covered in this book as well. This book is a much easier read than the ANNA curriculum. If you are looking to study for the CNN or CDN then look no further.

This story is about family relations--showed the good and the bad. It's a touching love story about a 15-yr. old Holy Roller con-preacher's daughter who got pregnant by a Catholic boy and was thrown out by her family who went to live with grandparents. It was enjoyable reading.

Dorothy Garlock is my fav. I have read ALL OF HER BOOKS. THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV. It has been a while since I have read this book but it is sooo romantic and wonderful, couldn't put it down!!! I am actually thinking of reading it again. I love when the leads have a history. It adds depth and meaning to the story! HOPE YOU ENJOY AS MUCH AS I DID!!!!

I think Dorothy Garlock's books could be rated on separate items e.g. time setting, characters, plot, descriptions. Ribbon in the Sky I thought:
The setting: great
The characters: interesting
The plot: good
The descriptions: excellent.
I left the story a little sad for people that read and quoted scripture yet knew nothing of forgiveness, repentance or unity.

This book was by far the most romantic, exciting, and wonderful book I have ever read. Dorothy Garlock is a fantastic story teller. Her characters are great people especially the men. This is not something that you normally find with other romance books. If you don't read this book and get excited when they finally find each other, then you are not human. Take my advice, buy and READ this book!

This is one great book!!! The romance is sizzling, and the characters are unforgetable!! I couldn't put this book down, and am now anxious for my next Dorothy Garlock book!

Tension and excitement are found on every page, as Letty and Mike fall in love, then lose each other due to Letty's father. When Letty - fifteen, pregnant, and terrified - seeks out her grandparents that she doesn't even know, in hopes they will take her in until Mike finds her, you can feel the fear with every word Ms. Garlock writes. Throughout the story, you feel all the growing pains of Letty as she becomes a woman and mother.

Mike Dolan comes home from working in the logging camp to hearing that Letty has become ill and died at her grandparent's farm. Mike begins a reckless life when joining the war, and when he finally gets out... decides to visit Letty's gravesite, hoping he'll be able to move on. Only instead of a gravesite for his dear Letty, he finds out she is alive... and with another last name... could she actually be alive?? ... and is she married???

In addition, the story includes murder and threats from Letty's family after many years... these items will keep you turning the pages!

This is a touching story, and if the romance doesn't draw you in... the relationship of Mike Dolan with his son, Patrick, will. Great story... and as always with Ms. Garlock, great selection of characters!!!

One of the marks of a great book of this type is that you want to come back to it over and over, both for new ideas and for "inspiration." This book definitely delivers, with great drawings and wide variety of suggestions and side-topics for both men and women, all presented in a light-hearted, sexy style. Just paging through the book will get you wanting to try what you see!

This book is right up to par with the rest of her collection. I most certainly was not disappointed. Find this book filled with thought-provoking positions, well explained with simple terms and illustrations.

This is a great little book to have. Easy to read and easy to follow. I love the way things are split between those things just for "Cowgirls," just for "Cowboys," or things to be read as a couple. The diagrams are great too. Definitely a must have.

I loved this book and really got a kick out of it. It's full of all kinds of different positions and ideas, and is written in a fun, friendly, informative manner. It's a good one to look through by yourself or with a partner and the author's writing style makes this possible. The content addresses straight couples but so long as you have an imagination and/or the ability to change out "him" with "her", this is a decent source of knowledge for any couple combination. I would highly recommend this book.

Even if you're sexually skillful, you can stand to learn more illustrative and explanatory sexual contact.

This is my 2-year-old grandson's favorite book. We had it checked out of the library off & on for most of the last year before I broke down and bought it. Lots of drawings of construction equipment and a story of building a road to tie it all together.

This is an excellent book. Starts with an overview and pictures of all the trucks needed to build a road and then proceeds with step-by-step with a picture of each truck doing its work. My son (who is 2 and 1/2) and I really enjoy this book. Our other truck books tend to show the whole process of building a road on one page and that is too overwhelming. This book does it just right!

I bought this book second hand for 1.50 and wow, 1 year later it is still his favorite book. Our copy is held together with packing tape and glue. Every time I get bored with it and hide it, he still manages to find it. My two year old will never part with his road builders book

He doesn't get sick of it! He loves pointing out all the different types of trucks, finding the boss, and talking about the road builders going to build their next road.

If your little one is interested in construction machines, this book is a must. It is great. My boy memorized the words to this book when he was three and it helped him learn to read. The pictures are wonderful-- colorful and cartoonish yet very detailed as well.

If you want to know more about your subc.I heartily recommend these CDs

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
The Master Key System
Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World
The Science of Getting Rich
The Science of Mind
Think and Grow Rich: Original Version

You can get all four of FSS's work in the Wisdom of FSS, which is only $11.20. Believe me you won't be sorry her work surpasses that of Wayne Dyer, Esther and Jerry Hicks, and even Catherine Ponder.

Consisting of a series of talks on various topics relating to the achievement of happiness, this book teaches the reader how to triumph over adversity and experience abundance through spiritual law. The author's explanation of Biblical tales and metaphors is especially valuable and insightful and her interpretations are full of common sense and practical wisdom. Her very engaging style and wonderful ability to explain age-old spiritual truth ensure a stimulating and uplifting reading experience. She deals with topics like faith, intuition, inspiration and more, even referring to movies like The Wizard of Oz. The last chapter is about the inner meaning of the fable of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and how it relates to the thought-forms in the subconscious mind of the individual. It's brilliant! Not only are her words powerful and inspiring, but special affirmations are provided to help achieve successful outcomes. The Secret Door is definitely on a par with her classic work The Game Of Life and I strongly recommend it.

Bet you can't read just one! You will crave all of her books once you have a taste of Florence Scovel Shinn's words. After you read the books, don't forget to buy the affirmation cards - they are a must!

Florence Scovel Shinn's work, specifically in this book, is a beautiful testament to how unlimited our universe is, and how boundless our creative capacity is in our life.

As a true pioneer in the field of consciousness/laws of attraction in our current times, Shinn writes with uncanny wisdom about succinct concepts, as she helps anyone who reads this book learn about success: that being abundance without limit.

Her work is beautifully expressed, and brings about a peaceful feeling when reading. You can tell she knew what she was writing about, and her faith in unlimited, positive creative capacity is truly timeless wisdom. This is a classic book that can only benefit any reader.