0a698718-cd5f-4c70-a8da-ddd8a014f7d1TrueNewShip34WorksAmazonLargeBooksreviewrank444349444350553378694http://www.amazon.com/When-Life-Becomes-Precious-Essential/dp/0553378694%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0553378694186564http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Em71jSqtL._SL75_.jpg7550http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Em71jSqtL._SL160_.jpg160107http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Em71jSqtL.jpg500335Elise BabcockPaperback362.1969949780553378696750553378694BantamEnglishEnglishEnglish8951800USD$18.00Bantam1304Book1997-01-01Bantam1997-01-01Bantam106602433USD$4.331USD$0.011800USD$18.0034554011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DERNewnewFGTU%2B6XIHNODOIIlVl5SnLJFUQ0Zs3qgRyWlyP%2FNomz5xrWsVmlD0RHObzXzvOCoX3kDV0W1dDcidcTnrRa6rg%3D%3D1224USD$12.24Usually ships in 24 hours5.022505533786945222007-02-15

Wonderful, Wise and very helpful

"Wonderful, wise words. It provides insight into the human side of serious illness and offers patients and families the hope and strength they need." Jimmie Holland, chairman Psychiatry, Memroial SLoan Kettering <br /> <br />"Filled with practical information for freinds and family, it should prove to be a great comfort..." Andrew von Eschenbach, director, the FDA <br /> <br /> <br />"...Provides hope and teaches us how to show compassion when it means the most." Steven Rosen, MD, director of the Lurie Cancer Center 05533786944442003-07-19

Fabulous resource

This truly is a fabulous resource! The information is quite straightforward and covers a wide array of areas/issues that are certain to be impacted by the news of a loved one being ill. The components of the book cover areas such as understanding your feelings, how our fears play out in the ordeal, how to have conversations regarding the illness and ramifications of the illness, how to find resourceful medical care and how to balance one's role in life given the situation. <p>I would highly recommend this book for people who are going through the challenge of a loved one being ill, as it applies to not only cancer patients - but all who have serious health issues.05533786945772001-09-07

This should be for coping with any medical problem

My spouse had heart disease. At the same time, I was looking for a book for a friend with cancer. I found Precious and read it before giving it as a gift. I realized the suggestions applied to my family. I started using the author's ideas immediately and it helped us tremendously. I find myself quoting her often in my volunteer work at church (with patients) and with friends. One friend called and said she was having serious problem coping with her husband's diabetes. She read the book and called to tell me that after following the advice in Precious, she saw a dramatic change in the way her family communicated and supported each other. Another friend said she was in an argument with her daughter about the father's illness. The mother used the suggestions in the book to calm her daughter down. Later that evening, the daughter (in her 30s) came up to her mom and said, "Thank you. What you said and how you said it was wonderful!" This book should not even have cancer on the cover. It's practical, moving, upbeat and extremely helpful for patients and families coping with any medical challenge. J. Long, past president of a personnel agency05533786945442001-08-14

Terrific and very helpful!

Elise Needell Babcock's words are better than any I've read on dealing with cancer and family. Her advise is simple and extremely helpful.05533786945222001-02-07

"A Godsend for helping my best Friend"

This was the book I was searching for to help my best friend. It spoke to me because of the way the author told her personal story and gave ideas and suggestions. I felt like she was speaking to me. <p>She knew what I was feeling, knew I wanted to help and she gave me ways to do that. She helped me face the future right beside my friend. <p>when Life Becomes Precious was a godsend. It should be handed out to everyone at doctors' offices.When you hear that someone you love has cancer...<br>You want to be as supportive as possible. But how? <br><br>Elise NeeDell Babcock has devoted her life to answering this question and now puts her twenty-three years of experience as a counselor into this immensely useful guide. <b>When Life Becomes Precious</b> contains hundreds of tips for helping patients, primary caregivers, co-workers, and family members, including:<br><br> What to say (and not to say) to someone when you first find out they have cancer<br>• How to be supportive without being intrusive<br>• How to build a winning health-care team<br>• How to handle holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries<br>• How to explain the disease to children<br>• Which gifts and gestures can do the most good <br><br>From techniques for handling anger and anxiety, to uplifting success stories, to a comprehensive resource section, here is the information and inspiration you need to help those you love and to make each day--each moment--more precious.<br><br><i>When Life Becomes Precious</i> will be the first book to: <br>• Offer tips on ways to help patients, caregivers and co-workers<br>• Provide a long and diverse list of gifts that are appropriate to give to families that are living with cancer<br>• Offers reasons why fear makes people shy away from discussing cancer and techniques on how to overcome that fear<br>• Present the things that families do that doctors like and dislike<br><br><i>When Life Becomes Precious</i> will teach readers to assess and put into perspective, their own feelings about the disease so that they can truly help those who are afflicted with it. The use of cartoons, anecdotes and personal stories will set an upbeat and positive tone. Readers will come away fully prepared to deal with the realities of cancer.When someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer, what should you say? What should you <I>not</I> say? What are the best ways to offer help, or to help children understand what is happening? <I>When Life Becomes Precious</I> is an outstanding resource for answers to such uncomfortable questions. It includes specific tips for cultivating a support network, avoiding caregiver burnout, managing fear and anger (in both yourself and the cancer patient), finding the best doctors and other health care professionals to plan treatment, preparing for hospital visits, and, for the patient, dealing with cancer when at the workplace. <p> Written with tact and warmth, this book is filled with advice that's likely to escape your mind during this time of stress, from 14 questions to ask before surgery to the medical and legal documents to have handy at all times to 8 reasons for switching doctors. Babcock, who has 23 years of counseling experience, also offers guidance for what to do when the cancer patient refuses all medical care: "Someone who refuses treatment and understands the repercussions of his decision is not in denial," she says. "You will have to learn to respect and accept his choice, however, even though you disagree. No other stance will support him, even though you think it will."<p> Babcock also includes empathetic ways to discuss mortality, and tactics for making it through holidays and birthdays, along with contact information for more than 100 resources such as support organizations and networks, chronic pain centers, hospices, and newsletters and magazines. <I>--Erica Jorgensen</I>1587612127080663833804522807451932319700B000078UN44666General282800Personal Health10Health, Mind & Body1000Subjects283155Books298657General10Health, Mind & Body1000Subjects283155Books465674General171141Cancer4656Disorders & Diseases10Health, Mind & Body1000Subjects283155Books10580Social Services & Welfare10576Poverty10546Current Events53Nonfiction1000Subjects283155Books11367Family Health20Parenting & Families1000Subjects283155Books14247Caregiving14245Physician & Patient13996Medicine1000Subjects283155Books225828Internal Medicine14323Cardiology14325Critical Care14327Endocrinology & Metabolism14329Gastroenterology14331General14334Hematology16244581Hepatology14336Infectious Disease14346Nephrology14348Neurology14361Oncology14369Pulmonary14371Rheumatology14431Urology13996Medicine1000Subjects283155Books400272011Paperback394184011Mass Market401237011Trade394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155BooksR1NEQD94L9TFWLPre-Med/Pediatric/Oncology Books2Z7ZMRFB4OBCOCancer - when you are diagnosed1OZY1WRGQPH0GSearching for a Miracle0471601802http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Organic-Chemistry-Reactions-Mechanisms/dp/0471601802%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0471601802718640http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21WGMHF08KL._SL75_.jpg7549http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21WGMHF08KL._SL160_.jpg14092http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21WGMHF08KL.jpg14092Jerry MarchHardcover54797804716018073000471601802John Wiley & SonsEnglishEnglishEnglish9757995USD$79.95John Wiley & Sons11495Book1992-07-01John Wiley & SonsJohn Wiley & Sons50065017015USD$170.151395USD$13.9511400005.021504716018025222006-11-06

Nice book, for sure

I'm pretty sure that you _must_ have this book if you are studying advanced organic chemistry. Maybe it's not the best one to use as a study guide, but it's extremely helpful as a reference book both for undergrads and graduate students. However, one can argue that this edition is a bit out-of-date.04716018025332005-10-09

The Best Reference for Organic Chemistry

This is by far the best text I have found. Although it is considered a text book, it is more handy as a reference tool. I have seen no other book that contains more information than March's. This book is actually worth the price.04716018025232004-09-04

An investment that'll last you for years.

I bought a copy of this text (2nd Ed) after finishing my sophomore year of college, and it proved to be the best single investment I've ever made in chemistry. I used it so often, I had to duct-tape the book together. <br /> <br />I think the happiest moment of my career was when my name appeared in the index of a later edition. Anyway, buy it and treasure it.04716018025122004-08-15

The Green Bible of Organic Chemistry

March never leaves my desk. It covers everything. From functional group transformations to mechanisms to FMO theory - you name it it's there. Highly recommended for any advanced undergraduate, graduate or post-doctoral researcher. It's a bookshelf staple that any organic chemist should have available.04716018025332004-02-09

1495 Page Bible Of General Reactions And Mechanisms

I paid more for my 4th ed. new, and find it to be worth even more. It is not a cookbook per se, but it is a very comprehensive textbook that details general reactions by functional group. It outlines every way known to remove, add to, or otherwise modify every functional group. There is as much commentary as is needed, if not more, and every pathway is mentioned regardless of how exotic or primitive and low-yielding. The corresponding OS synth refs for specific cpds. are given for each type of reaction, along with a total of 15,000 other refs in footnotes. This was cutting-edge in 92, with much updating of the 3rd ed. The index will take you to the section that shows how to make the manipulations you want - if it doesn't, it probably can't be done.From the reviews of the Fourth Edition ...<br> "March has been uncompromising in his search for clarity and utility in presentations of a wide variety of essential organic chemistry. It remains an accessible and useful tool for both specialists and nonspecialists in the field. It does an excellent job both as a text for first-year graduate students and a handy reference for others."-Journal of Chemical Education<br> "The ratio of information to price makes this book a wonderful bargain."-American Scientist<br> New to this Fifth Edition:<br> * Michael Smith from the University of Connecticut joins as coauthor for the Fifth Edition<br> * Contains 20,000 valuable, selected references to the primary literature-5,000 new to this edition<br> * 40 entirely new sections covering the most important developments in organic chemistry since the previous edition<br> * Updated illustrations of molecular structures0387683542038768346104716975400387954686354030030913579General & Reference13570Chemistry75Science1000Subjects283155Books16052471General13585Organic13570Chemistry75Science1000Subjects283155Books16052481Reactions13585Organic13570Chemistry75Science1000Subjects283155Books13857General75Science1000Subjects283155Books14381Clinical Chemistry14379Pathology225827Specialties13996Medicine1000Subjects283155Books227285General & Reference227282Chemistry173510Professional Science173507Professional & Technical1000Subjects283155Books227288Organic227282Chemistry173510Professional Science173507Professional & Technical1000Subjects283155Books227694Clinical Chemistry227692Pathology227203Internal Medicine265542Medicine173514Medical173507Professional & Technical1000Subjects283155Books394181011Hardcover394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books0970706103http://www.amazon.com/Andropause-Mystery-Unraveling-Truths-Menopause/dp/0970706103%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0970706103269271http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MNJZQD6ZL._SL75_.jpg7553http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MNJZQD6ZL._SL160_.jpg160113http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MNJZQD6ZL.jpg475336Robert S. TanPaperback616.6939780970706102600970706103Amred ConsultingEnglishEnglishEnglish8801995USD$19.95Amred Consulting1192Book2001-01Amred ConsultingAmred Consulting406001233USD$12.331028USD$10.2822110011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DERNewnew17rG9qpcNX3LGpb%2BF8yvPovf5e%2FO8%2BJQnlpmJQ1Ho3hflH0MZVsxpajJLp7MSFYOtxen1pQGm8ULsCcFDht2hw%3D%3D1357USD$13.57Usually ships in 24 hours5.021509707061035002007-12-24

An Honest Appraisal of Male Hormonal Decline and Treatment

The Andropause Mystery, Unraveling the Truths About the Male Menopause by Robert S. Tan M.D. <br /> <br />In this book, Robert Tan MD , an astute clinician and a board certified specialist in geriatric medicine, describes his professional experience, diagnosing and treating hormonal decline in aging males. Tan describes a turning point in his career when he stumbled upon a bedridden male with the typical signs and symptoms of low testosterone, namely muscle weakness, frailty, memory loss, and hair loss. Lab testing confirmed low testosterone levels. Testosterone for aging males was new in those days, so Tan had difficulty convincing the pharmacy to release the testosterone injections ( 200 mg twice a month). After three months of injections, the patient grew a beard, began walking again, and his memory and libido improved. <br /> <br />The experience motivated Tan to do a Medline search on the topic, and he found very little research in the area of Male Menopause, also called Andropause. This book was written to unravel the truths and dispel the myths about the Male Andropause and Testosterone replacement for the aging male. <br /> <br />Tan asks a few obvious questions. The medical system treats women for the hormonal decline of Menopause, so why aren't men treated for their similar hormonal decline of male Andropause? The medical system recognizes Menopause, but does not recognize Andropause. <br /> <br />Many physicians deny that Andropause really exists. Tan says sorry, but it does exist, and his patients are testimony to this truth. Andropause is a real syndrome, and he clearly explains that 30% of males over 65 have low testosterone levels with the associated muscle weakness, memory loss, and loss of libido. Tan also explains the reasons why the syndrome is ignored by conventional medicine. There is no curriculum in medical school or residency, and very little research in the library due to lack of funding, and lastly, unlike females who are more expressive and communicative about their night sweats and hot flashes, males tend to be stoic, and in denial of their Andropause symptoms. <br /> <br />Tan discusses the beneficial affects of testosterone on cognitive function, finding that many (but not all) demented nursing home males are restored to normal after testosterone treatments. He also discusses the effect of testosterone on mood, cardiac function, muscle strength, bone density, and lastly improvement in libido and erectile function. In one humorous story, Tan recounts a demented nursing home patient whose testosterone treatment had to be discontinued because of hypersexual effects. Apparently, the old fellow had approached several nurses with inappropriate requests. <br /> <br />Tan also discussed the incorrect belief that Testosterone treatment increases the risk of prostate cancer. Tan dispels this myth, stating that in his clinical experience, he has yet to see a case of prostate cancer induced by testosterone replacement. Nonetheless, Tan advocates routine prostate surveillance with serial PSA and DRE. <br /> <br />Chapter 7 discusses the nuts and bolts of testosterone replacement with diagnostic blood testing, available testosterone preparations and dosage schedules. Tan feels that testosterone replacement for males should become as routine as HRT for the female menopause. <br /> <br />Inconclusion, in a field with scant information, Tan's book fills a void. The book is an honest, courageous, down to earth, and occasionally humorous look at testosterone replacement for the aging male. Also recommended is The Testosterone Syndrome by Eugene Shippen MD. <br /> <br />Jeffrey Dach MD <br />09707061031252007-02-19

Not what I expected.

What I thought I bought; a book about the aging process and the Andropause. What I got; mostly a book about testosterone replacement. This book was a let down.097070610354152006-03-17

Hidden Sexuality Phases of Men

The bravado of patriarchy and its reliance upon presenting males as strong, vibrant creatures able to take on the world when young, and equally powerful when old has always been a myth perpetuated as the alpha male syndrome. <br /> <br />However, the reality is that, like women, men undergo similar hormonal changes as a result of aging. While the outward appearance of men may remain somewhat similar, both personality and hormonal changes occur along with the physical changes in muscle power that young men discern readily in challenging the older male establishment for power and prominence. <br /> <br />Little discussed, or viewed as the natural aging phenomenon of men and the mellowed perspective in which he sees the world, and operates in it, typical male menopause has focused upon his desire to grativate toward younger women to extend his male prowess, or by making the wild changes of adopting fast cars, and more relaxed lifestyles in an attempt to capture his youth. <br /> <br />That males haven't come to grips with the similarities of aging among women ought to be a concern since so much of society is organized not around the vitality cycles of natural aging, but by the fantasies of aging men who deny their own mortality, and the consequences of aging. Taught to view women differently, men therefore find it more difficult to accept their own aging process because of the enormous differences in how men and women are cultured to be viewed by a male dominant society. <br /> <br />Because men died at somewhat younger ages throughout life, the lifecyle phenomenon of men has never been approached with the legitimacy or credibility that is a part of the natural consequence of being male. <br /> <br />That either men or women are taught to view the aging process as one that is devalued because of its physical changes rather than prized for its contribution to stable and sustainable populations is a social problem that has yet to be taken seriously. When country singers sing that "all my rowdy friends have settled down," they are recognizing this natural tendency of men to settle into a lifestyle that accepts their aging as natural, and normal rather than continuing to idolize the rowdy lifestyle that the constant pumping out of male testosterone helps to create. <br /> <br />The message, of course, is that, like women, men will not live forever, do suffer the consequences of aging, and must adapt age appropriate lifestyles that respects their aging, rather than condemns it. That attitude will work for both men and women to help define the expectations of being human, and mature as individuals, in planning their lives and knowing what to expect from their bodies, and what not to expect.09707061034682005-05-14

For the layperson

This book is really for the layperson. The book "Andropause Mystery" does describe evolving physical, sexual, psychological and mental challenges encountered by the aging male. It does explain hormone replacement for men and the potential problems. There is a nice chapter on the psychological impact of aging on sexuality. It is easy to read and understand, but I prefer "Aging Men's Health: A Case Based Approach" by the same author. No doubt, it is a textbook, but there is more depth and detail for the professional person.097070610355122002-08-02

NBC Nightly News with Tom Browkaw

I couldn't believe it! The controversy about hormones for women has begun, now men? The book and author was featured on NBC Nightly News on 7/31/02. Guess it must be an important topic to be on national news!The Midwest Book Review says this about The Andropause Mystery: <P>Board certified specialist in Geratic Medicine, Dr. Robert Tan draws upon his many years of treating older men during their Andropausal years to share his personal research findings (superbly illustrated with case histories) to define the Andropausal biological milestone for the aging male; describe the evolving physical, sexual, psychosocial and mental challenges encountered; explain the role of hormones and supplements relevant to the Andropause phenomenon; and offers unique perspectives on memory loss, erectile dysfunction and sexuality during the Andropause. Written with a completely reader friendly and accessible text, The Andropause Mystery is highly recommended to both medical professionals and the interested non-specialist general reader.087131858X0977668320189057215215692437860684863359B0009XQUESB0007NOY3E4655General282840Aging282800Personal Health10Health, Mind & Body1000Subjects283155Books4668General4667Men's Health282800Personal Health10Health, Mind & Body1000Subjects283155Books298657General10Health, Mind & Body1000Subjects283155Books11354Aging11352Aging Parents20Parenting & Families1000Subjects283155Books225828Internal Medicine14323Cardiology14325Critical Care14327Endocrinology & Metabolism14329Gastroenterology14331General14334Hematology16244581Hepatology14336Infectious Disease14346Nephrology14348Neurology14361Oncology14369Pulmonary14371Rheumatology14431Urology13996Medicine1000Subjects283155Books400272011Paperback394184011Mass Market401237011Trade394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155BooksR1J4LQHFUI9SHHAntiaging For MenR1YIPIM520GIAWMen at MidlifeRFORW8518TJMBecome Young Again1931412553http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Blessings-Sacred-Guidance-Inspiration/dp/1931412553%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1931412553298506http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QZH6JAK6L._SL75_.jpg7560http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QZH6JAK6L._SL160_.jpg160127http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QZH6JAK6L.jpg500397Kimberly MarooneyCards29197819314125512001931412553Fair Winds PressEnglishEnglishEnglish8103500USD$35.00Fair Winds Press1160Book2001-05-01Fair Winds PressFair Winds Press1856502310USD$23.101600USD$16.00460011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DERNewnew2Vh2bMWvFbdevN2ody6Oy7U%2BklN5crmolyEW0UhlxKXvCmmZwCe2aMYHN6imaGfuaPUSMIP3OBrzorFmzPry6Q%3D%3D2310USD$23.10In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.5.021519314125535012008-04-25

Rediscovering this gem

While I use Angel Blessings Cards regularly, I seldom read the book anymore. I felt like I knew the angels so well that I didn't need to look at the book. <br /> <br />Then I meditated about something I was stuck on. As I listened within, I felt guided to read the section on Seraphim. Were my eyes opened! I had forgotten the richness and the treasures that are on these pages. Kind of funny for me to say because I wrote it! But that was 15 years ago. <br /> <br />I am enjoying every moment of rediscovering this gem.19314125534002008-04-17

Beautiful cards

There was a person that gave these cards 1 star. Actually that's not quite fair. These cards are really pretty the only thing that she's missing is the lamination/gloss to help them last longer. These cards are larger than your average tarot deck. She has all the archangels on them. Hadraniel is the most adorable looking in this deck. Not a bad deck at all. 19314125535002008-02-11

Angel Blessings

I love this product. I am very satisify. It really helps me in my everyday life. THX soooooooooooooooo much fo the great price too.:)19314125535112008-02-10

Cards are a real blessing!

I pull an angel card every morning & read about the special energies my angel of the day has in store for me. It helps me focus on something positive everyday. It gives me a higher direction for my energies. I am finding that big changes are taking place in my life as a result of this set.19314125535222008-01-13

The sunrise of my morning!

Thank you, Kimberly, for all your dedication and hard work in putting together this deck of cards and accompanying book of some of our helpers. the angels. I use many spiritual materials, however, this deck has become the sunrise to my day and a latern in the middle of the night when I feel lost. Truly, Kimberly has walked through the fire and has come out to the other side with great wisdom and inspiration to share with us, as only one can who has experienced near death. I highly recommend this material to those in search of the light and for daily inspiration to keep pressing forward.<DIV>Angel Blessings is a profound transformational tool that acts as a bridge to spirit. It is a book and card set that guides the reader to experience more loving and healing connections with people, angels and with God.<p>Angels are God's messengers. Each angel is on a mission to share a unique quality of God's presence. Angels constantly watch for opportunities to bestow God's blessings of unique qualities of love, wisdom, and healing.<p>The cards represent 44 angels who are real and powerful spiritual beings watching for opportunities to help us experience the deepest parts our souls. The name of the angel, the quality of energy, a powerful masterpiece painting, and the section in the guidebook combine to create a synergistic force that can propel the reader into a personal experience or realization.</DIV>1592330908158542021208754232051561709336055334539712339Faith12333Christian Living12290Christianity22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books12504General22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books12659Tarot12636Divination12621New Age22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books12707General12689Occult22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books12817Inspirational12809Spirituality22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books297524Angels12809Spirituality22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books13622581Religion & Spirituality13622191Boxed Sets504358Formats251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155BooksR1FCN3009RKFFQBooks About Stars"R3GXII41LT3373Divine Grace Book ListR2IGK0SDSLOWXVBuilding a Bridge to the Angelic RealmR3KOVDA2QMGPESAngel Oracle Cards38O7JC9T5O6UEMy Tarot & Oracle Deck Collection2ZA40AQL5TYG6Divine for the Eyes, Cosmic in Spirit, artistic divination3S22FBRLJ9EDXA literary start for the magical practitioner (pt. 2)0975317016http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Matters-Revised-2nd-Doctor/dp/0975317016%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D097531701626399http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510tgiKs9DL._SL75_.jpg7552http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510tgiKs9DL._SL160_.jpg160110http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510tgiKs9DL.jpg500345Linda F. Palmer DCPaperback618.9297809753170131200975317016Baby ReferenceEnglishEnglishEnglish9001795USD$17.95Baby Reference1416Book2007-03-15Baby ReferenceBaby Reference1456001135USD$11.351187USD$11.871970011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DERNewnewwq%2Bx6RqmAzAR%2Bk778WR%2BMw2F43HrCB9xjhBySAFQAkFrJ4c0zza0LDJw39tpFozoCBfS8CJkb5cC%2FNXP3cdAqw%3D%3D1221USD$12.21Usually ships in 24 hours5.021509753170165332008-07-14

best argument for natural parenting

Before I ever had a baby, I wondered why the US has such an abysmal infant mortality rate. According to the CIA factbook, the US ranked 42 worldwide in 2008, with a rate three times higher than the lowest countries. The US also has some of the highest rates of adult psychological disorders like sleep problems, ADHD, depression and PTSD. <br /> <br />This book reviews the vast amount of research suggesting that much of the problem is attributable to "unnatural" infant care practices promoted by US pediatricians in the 20th century. These include formula feeding, scheduled feeding, placing the infant prone in a crib in a separate room at night, removing infants from their mothers shortly after birth, and many more. <br /> <br />I almost never recommend a book without any reservations, and in this case I have to say that I think she overstates the case slightly in a few places. That is to say, although I agree with 98% of her conclusions, only 90% of them are actually proved by the studies she discusses. Nevertheless, if read with a tiny grain of salt, there is no other book that gives the argument so well, so I am comfortable rating it five stars. <br /> <br />Despite the quote on the cover, this not a book about Attachment Parenting but rather (we might say) "Natural Parenting". There is a lot of overlap in the two philosophies, but attachment is just one aspect of Natural Parenting. <br /> <br />The practical message of the book is that it is almost always best for your baby (and you) to follow your instincts and thousands of years of history, and care for your baby the way nature intended.09753170163022008-03-06

Not what I was looking for

I read an interview with the author in Mothering Magazine that I really enjoyed and decided to look for the book. I was especially hoping for some more information about starting solid foods and using formula until 18 months in children weaned before then that the author spoke about in the interview. However, I found this book to be more of an academic explanation of attachment parenting. It actually seemed more geared towards medical professionals (ironic considering the title, I know) than parents. Well written and from the attachment parenting perspective I sought--just a bit too hefty for me.09753170165112008-02-16

Fantastic! Really Informative Book

This book is great, I find it to be a very very useful addition to my baby "how-to-parent" library.09753170165332007-11-06

MY PARENTING BIBLE!

This has become my parenting bible. When nothing worked to cure my baby of his colic and his reduced nursing, pulling at the breast and coming off constantly while screaming and crying, this book helped me get to the ROOT of the problem and not just cover up the symptoms. It CURED his colic! My doctor once told me if I gave her the cure for colic, she'd be a millionaire and if I had a million dollars, I would have given it up for the information contained in this book! <br /> <br />Not only did it contain information that I had never read in any of the other great AP books that I have, but it pointed me in the direction of other under-recognized topics and a glossary of AMAZING books that opened my eyes to the world. <br /> <br />I actually purchased a bunch of these books out of my own pocket, and I'm on social assistance, and gave them away to women whom I saw had children with colic and other symptoms of food allergies. I also gave some away to parents who were letting their newborns cry their poor little hearts out in strollers and car seats while shopping at the mall. <br /> <br />I know this book will help anyone who has enough sense to read it!09753170164002007-09-01

Lots of Helpful Info all in one place

For parents looking for a guide to help them follow their hearts, this book will provide an abundant amount of encouragement. Dr. Palmer provides a comprehensive discussion of topics such as responsive parenting, breastfeeding, bonding and much more. New parents will learn what these topics mean and why they matter. Written in a warm and accessible style, parents will find many answers here. Baby Matters informs and advises parents about handling the most important problems that have flourished over the last century. What you feed your children matters. How you raise them matters. Parents have the power to create and enjoy healthier, happier children with brighter futures.0316017507B000EHSMK404466770780071381392034534276311423General11401Parenting20Parenting & Families1000Subjects283155Books172722General20Parenting & Families1000Subjects283155Books400272011Paperback394184011Mass Market401237011Trade394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books712982011General AAS465600New & Used Textbooks251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books713014011General AAS319654011Qualifying Textbooks251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155BooksR4UA1N3R6JLM3Natural Parenting for Baby's First Year092929291Xhttp://www.amazon.com/Be-24-Christian-Wade-Akins/dp/092929291X%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D092929291X488384http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5174X6NDY3L._SL75_.jpg7548http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5174X6NDY3L._SL160_.jpg160103http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5174X6NDY3L.jpg475307Wade AkinsPaperback248978092929291540092929291XHannibal BooksEnglishEnglishEnglish830995USD$9.95Hannibal Books1176Book2004-09-01Hannibal BooksHannibal Books45540295USD$2.951USD$0.011000USD$10.0020132011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DERNewnew81sv3NvPFINyEyFWEIwmQHFXJQpT0BgQhuEiHuA8IDol9yXuluUju7HO6P8xpnrv1p4d1lMR8YdFEspIsQ9GRQ%3D%3D995USD$9.95Usually ships in 24 hours5.0215092929291X5002008-10-06

Motherhood and its Battles

My church did a mother's study with this study book and DVD set by Jean Stockdale. I have been hooked ever since. This devotion changed my life and many other women in my church. Jean Stockdale is such a down to earth mother and Godly woman that you can't help but love her. She brings everyday happenings to Godly illustrations. A fun, interactive study that will be sure to put a giggle in every stomach and Jesus Christ into your heart. Once you do one you will be begging for more! 092929291X5002008-09-18

Changed My Mothering for Good!

This study absolutely changed my heart toward my children, by helping me to understand this holy, urgent, and precious calling to be a mother. Really, moms, what else is more important to do well in while we are on this earth? The insights into Paul's encouragement to Timothy and how Jean applies that to our daily lives of rearing children fans the flame of passion we have for mothering well. It's not that difficult to be a mom, but running well and finishing strong can only be done with the power of the Word radically lived out in our lives. Buy it. Study it. Live it. God will bless.092929291X5002008-05-15

Mothering help

What it comes to Christian mothering help (with the right touch of humor) Jean Stockdale is by far the BEST! Biblical principals, much needed empathy, and large doses of humor make her entire teachning series a hit with me. I'm on my 2nd teaching book and I actually enjoy & look forward to doing my homework. I have learned so much.092929291X5112007-10-16

Essential truths for moms

There is so much advice on how to be a good mother. Jean Stockdale teaches that it is impossible to be a good mom without being a godly mom. What our children need are mommas who are walking in the Spirit, submitted and obedient to the Lord. How do we do that? Jean makes it clear - become a faithful student of the Word of God. There is no other way! God used this book to radically change the way I study and apply God's Word to my role as a wife and mother.092929291X5112007-10-08

Incredible!!

Jean Stockdale has truly changed my life and the way that I mother my two girls. She has so much wisdom and provides so much insight on how to raise Godly children. She is also very practical on how to handle such things as sibling rivalry, discipline, and releasing your children one day to go into the real world. I have learned so much from her. I recommend this book VERY much. You will be blessed.Missionary strategist teaches how to live under Christ's Lordship. What does a life lived unalterably under Christ's Lordship look like? What is required of someone who is driven to his or her very core with a consuming passion to see people saved? From the piney woods of northern Louisiana through the jungles of Vietnam and Brazil and to most of the nations of the world, missionary strategist and evangelist Wade Akins has followed Christ's marching orders to thoroughly abandon self and obey Him whatever the cost. In his practical, stirring blueprint for how to yield one's self totally to Christ, this intrepid firebrand weaves his own, powerful story around tales of ordinary, spirit-filled men and women throughout the globe who daily strive to crown Jesus as Lord in every area of their walk.092929222703102093070764427571159052514012341General12333Christian Living12290Christianity22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books12382General12380Evangelism12290Christianity22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books12384Missions & Missionary Work12380Evangelism12290Christianity22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books12504General22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books231477011General231472011Christian Living231391011Christianity231018011Religion & Spirituality2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books231517011General231516011Evangelism231391011Christianity231018011Religion & Spirituality2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books231518011Missions & Missionary Work231516011Evangelism231391011Christianity231018011Religion & Spirituality2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books231657011General231018011Religion & Spirituality2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books242748011All 4-for-3 Deals2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books3941730114-for-3 Books394171011Promotion (special_merchandising_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books400272011Paperback394184011Mass Market401237011Trade394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155BooksB000FCKK9Ehttp://www.amazon.com/Common-Sense/dp/B000FCKK9E%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000FCKK9E34537http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31BAsjfW4gL._SL75_.jpg7562http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31BAsjfW4gL._SL160_.jpg160131http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31BAsjfW4gL.jpg206169Thomas PaineKindle Edition320.011Kindle BookPackard TechnologiesEnglish200USD$2.00Packard Technologies1416eBooks2005-12-01Packard Technologies2005-12-01Packard Technologies160USD$1.60100011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DERNewnewOFJVgQW1mheO0zNO%2B4knv6qX8JgkeDTrSDAQGRF5FQG6YkTbLY7aAoDYDsfXVxJnmC%2Bwq6OV5JrDilJcyrWnhQ%3D%3D160USD$1.60Usually ships in 24 hours5.0215B000FCKK9E5002008-10-07

classic American

My fourteen year old actually finds these essays humorous in light of what is currently going on within our society. While I realize that common sense is not something that is highly valued within our education system, it is highly necessary for running a government. Thumbs up. Share these ideals and thoughts with your children!B000FCKK9E3122008-10-03

Good collection, poor introduction

This collection is attractive, affordable, and convenient. Were it not for the bothersome introduction, I would have gladly given it five stars. As it stands, however, I could do without radical leftist Sidney Hook's presumptuous introduction, wherein he arrogantly dictates to me precisely how I should read Thomas Paine, and in what manner Mr. Paine is correct and incorrect in his reasoning. Ripping out the introduction or going over it line-by-line with a black sharpie would be a marked improvement to this volume.B000FCKK9E5112008-07-26

Freedom and Rights of man

I have read much on the history of our beautiful country and also of other countries as well. <br /> <br />This book by Thomas Paine "COMMON SENSE AND THE RIGHTS OF MAN" is an extraordinary out line of how man should form his government and live in harmony with his fellow man in this world. Thomas Paine, one of our founding fathers, is a man that saw the rights of man being trampled on by England. His writing is plain common sense, of which many of us fail to utilize, about what a government should be and should not be. Our founding fathers gave us a Republic, if we could keep it. So far we have taken the declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights completly our of context. We are nowhere near the government our founding fathers gave us. <br /> <br />Those who wish to find the truth are compelled to read this book. Those who are satisified with the status quo will continue to be so. Read one of the best books ever written on the Rights of Man and then make your decision whether you want to live free men or langour in slavery. <br /> <br />Thomas Eby......B000FCKK9E5002008-07-17

The Man Who Started it All

Thomas Paine is the Main Man who started the two Revolutionary Wars, first America which took 7 years then afterwards France starts her own Revolution with Thomas Paine's help but hers is won almost overnight. Thomas Paine not only started these Revolutions but he participated in both. This book is a real page turner that you won't be able to put down!B000FCKK9E5002008-04-16

Looking to the past for insight

With all of the current claims by people of what the Founding Fathers intended for our country I decided to begin reading them for myself to achieve a personal perspective on what the Founders intended. This book and the writings contained are an excellent source of information and insight as to what Thomas Paine's intentions were.'This ebooks is included in the Ultimate Handheld US History Library<br><STRONG>OVER 55,000 WORKS!</STRONG><br> Simply the largest ebook library of American history ever published for your handheld device. For less than $0.01 per work its the most affordable.</STRONG>B000FCKK9YB0011XW1E8B000FCKK9OB000FC1BWEB000WCWVDA1000Subjects1Arts & Photography2Biographies & Memoirs3Business & Investing4Children's Books4366Comics & Graphic Novels5Computers & Internet6Cooking, Food & Wine86Entertainment301889Gay & Lesbian10Health, Mind & Body9History48Home & Garden10777Law17Literature & Fiction13996Medicine18Mystery & Thrillers53Nonfiction290060Outdoors & Nature20Parenting & Families173507Professional & Technical21Reference22Religion & Spirituality23Romance75Science25Science Fiction & Fantasy26Sports28Teens27Travel283155Books618073011Kindle Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books157460011Political157430011Philosophy157325011Nonfiction154606011Kindle Books133141011Categories133140011Kindle Store676941011General156576011History154606011Kindle Books133141011Categories133140011Kindle StoreB0007IL27Ahttp://www.amazon.com/conquest-Spain-issued-Hakluyt-Society/dp/B0007IL27A%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0007IL27ABernal Díaz del CastilloUnknown BindingKraus ReprintEnglishEnglishKraus ReprintBook1967Kraus ReprintKraus Reprint0000005.0215B0007IL27A5012008-06-21

More Exciting Than Star Wars & Real Too...

I purchased this book intending to get an unbiased view of the Spanish exploration of the New World. That is a difficult task given the nature of 20th & 21st Century academia. <br /> <br />This text, an eye witness account of what happened on real explorations, more than satisfies my objective. What's more, it's as exciting as can be... kind of like Star Wars... exploring new worlds, defeating the bad guys and establishing new alliances. <br /> <br />Excellent work.B0007IL27A5002008-05-31

First person conquest

If I could rate this work greater than five stars, I would. Not that it's the most erudite of tales but simply because it is the truth as Bernal Diaz experienced it. Almost certainly, it isn't one hundred percent accurate for Diaz' experiences are necessarily modified by the years separating his experiences from his writing of it. Nor was he, or any other member of the Cortez' expedition, an anthropologist, ethnographesr, scientist or even a particularly accurate observer. They were simple men--brave men, brutal men, trapped men--bent on plunder. <br /> <br />Still the Bernal Diaz memoirs are as good as it gets regarding the Conquest of Mexico and, as such, is an invaluable account. I find his account so important that I used it as my primary source in researching my novels--"Skull Rack" and "Hummingbird God"--on the Conquest of Mexico. I loved it when Diaz remarks towards the end of his account that, even in his old age, he wasn't able to sleep the night through. He "had to get up and look around." It's fascinating to note that basic human nature doesn't really change. Bernal Diaz del Castillo was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder induced by the fearful events of his two year battle in Mexico. Also, I loved it when he commented--also toward the end of his tale--that "although we robbed the Indiains, Cortez robbed his soldiers even more." <br /> <br />Cortez, for all his brillianace, luck and perseveranace, was, at the end, nothing more than a common thief. <br /> <br />Ron Braithwaite <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />B0007IL27A5252007-05-25

The Greatest Adventure of all Time

When I first read the 1800 English translation, I could not put it down. Here are the first lines--a real grabbers! "In the year 1514, I left Castile (Spain) in company with Pedro Arias de Avila, who was then appointed governor of Tierra Firma (east Panama)...but afterwards suspicious that his son-in-law had an intention of revolting, he caused him to be beheaded." <br /> <br />Bernal's description of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan is amazing: "To many of us it appeared doubtful whether we were asleep of awake; nor is the manner in which I express myself to be wondered at, for it must be considered, that never yet did man see, hear or dream of anything equal to the spectacle which appeared to our eyes on this day." <br /> <br />And how about this magnificent line: "And now, let who can, tell me, where are men in this world to be found, except ourselves, who would have hazarded such an attempt." <br /> <br />And here is the horrific vision the Spaniards beheld when they climbed to the top of the great Aztec temple-pyramid. Remember that nearby, and looming up like a nightmare, was the stupendous "tzompantli," or skull rack. By careful Spanish count, it contained the grinning remains of 136,000 human beings. <br /> <br />"In this place they had a drum of most enormous size, the head of which was made of the skins of large serpents: this instrument when struck resounded with a noise that could be heard to the distance of two leagues, and so doleful that it deserved to be named the music of the infernal regions; and with their horrible sounding horns and trumpets, their great knives for sacrifice, their human victims, and their blood besprinkled altars, I devoted them, and all their wickedness to God's vengeance, and thought that the time would never arrive, that I should escape from this scene of human butchery, horrible smells, and more detestable sights." <br /> <br />The Conquest takes on a different color when seen through the eyes of the Spanish. Yes, they were greedy and cruel, but the scale of human sacrifice practiced by the Aztecs was beyond imagination. It is said that some twenty thousand people were sacrificed for the dedication of the Temple of the Sun. The Aztec priests worked for hours on end cutting out human hearts. They worked until they collapsed from exhaustion. <br /> <br />Bernal's history is also interesting for another entirely different reason. Joseph Smith (born 1805), the Mormon prophet, came of age during the period of English translations of Spanish histories (Bernal's in 1800 in London, and 1803 in the US, and Clevigero's "History of Mexico" in 1806 in Virginia and 1817 in Philadelphia). <br /> <br />Therefore, the golden splendor of the Spanish conquests of Mexico and Peru was fresh on everyone's mind, especially because the Spanish colony of Florida had become an American state (1821). <br /> <br />Thus, any notion that Americans were unaware of the great civilizations of ancient America is without foundation in real history. Ancient civilizations in America were so on the mind of people that in 1816, Solomon Spaulding wrote a history about a white and dark race in ancient America. His novel, "Manuscript Found," had the white race of mound builders destroyed by a darker-skin race. <br /> <br />Read my review of Robert Silverberg's magnificent book, "The Mound Builders of Ancient America: The Archaeology of a Myth." A must-read for anyone interested in the archaeology and myths about ancient America. Click here: Mound BuildersB0007IL27A5552006-12-28

Great Eyewitness account

Diaz was one of the soldiers who accompanied Cortez to invade the Aztec Empire. His account is one of the best we have of the whole affair. It is not written with much bias and was written to discount historical myths after the invasion had taken place. It is very analytical at times and his analysis of what happened is given added authority since he was present at the events. If you want to understand what happened this is a great book to read. B0007IL27A5442006-02-15

Amazing first person historical account

First person historical accounts are generally the best way to read history and have it come alive in the mind of the reader. This book by Bernal Diaz is certainly no exception to that rule. Although Diaz wrote this much later in life, and doubtless his memory was not perfect, it is obvious that the experience of marching with Cortez in the conquest of the Aztec empire left innumerable vivid memories in his mind. <br /> <br />I am very sensitive to the fact that the conquest of the Aztec empire and other native empires in the Americas left a horrific legacy which is still felt dramatically throughout the hemisphere. Despite the fact that in many ways, the conquistadors should not be considered "heroes," I think we still can admire and be awed by their courage and fortitude in the face of unbelievable odds in facing the Aztecs and not only escaping with their lives, but eventually conquering the entire civilization. Diaz brings these events to life better than any history book I ever read, and I highly commend this book to anyone interested in the history of this period, of Mexico, or Latin America in general.080705500X03000909430140445625067151104101404421704830General4826Central America4808Americas9History1000Subjects283155Books4978Spain4935Europe9History1000Subjects283155Books16004521General13602Geography13592Earth Sciences75Science1000Subjects283155Books075663332Xhttp://www.amazon.com/Earth-James-F-Luhr/dp/075663332X%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D075663332X123946http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51aF3OO0-%2BL._SL75_.jpg7563http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51aF3OO0-%2BL._SL160_.jpg160135http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51aF3OO0-%2BL.jpg500421PaperbackJames F. Luhr5509780756633325140075663332XDK ADULTEnglishEnglishEnglish10002495USD$24.95DK ADULT1520Book2007-09-17DK ADULTDK ADULT4758401375USD$13.751468USD$14.6827110011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DERNewnew%2BesiGKxTxDigElX5iGUnkrXcMOfuKDjUanOOEfVjVZxQu0nNG6L1h65RKRhn2wKIjR5BuGU1TqEXfm%2BygGCP7Q%3D%3D1647USD$16.47Usually ships in 24 hours5.0215075663332X5002008-08-01

Awesome Book from DK!

I'm a fan of these giant DK coffe table books. This was my first and is still my favorite. Tons of beautiful pictures of our planet. All sorts of exotic locales I didn't know existed. Especially nice to have if you're an artist of any kind looking for inspiration.075663332X5002008-04-09

Excellent reference book, love it.

I saw a smaller version from a local bookstore, bought the large version from Amazon, the fonts are much more comfortable to read. I am using the book as a reference, feel very satisfied. The book is also good for random browsing, the paper and printing are both of very high quality.075663332X5012008-02-13

AWESOME

THIS IS GREAT BOOK WITH A LOT OF INFO. MY TEENAGER LOVES IT AND SO DOES MY HUSBAND075663332X4222007-12-29

Coffee Table Reference

This book was a Christmas request from my 6th grader who is very curious about earth sciences. He was genuinely excited to see it when he opened it. In some ways it is more like a coffee table picture book than a reference book. It is lavishly illustrated with detail-captioned photos and charts. This is not the kind of book you're going to sit down and read cover to cover, but instead are going to use like a good encyclopedia of earth science. My older child, who is interested in astronomy, received the companion book "Universe" and the two make a beautiful pair of additions to the reference library.075663332X5332007-11-04

Best all rounder

A great book with a nice balance of pictures (including some full page) and informative text about, well...about nature!In the best-selling tradition of Smithsonian Animal, this extraordinary survey of our planet provides unrivaled insight into the forces and processes that formed our environment and which continue to influence its evolution. With thousands of breathtaking photographs and unique visual catalogues of the features and phenomena that take place on Earth -- such as rocks, minerals, and mountains to tropical rain forests and the different types of clouds -- Earth contains the most up-to-date ideas on how our world works, a compelling review on the health of the planet, and unbelievable images of the world's most stunning features.0756613647075661634407566220500756605202075661940813600General13592Earth Sciences75Science1000Subjects283155Books16052821General13603Geology13592Earth Sciences75Science1000Subjects283155Books13857General75Science1000Subjects283155Books227423General227421Earth Sciences173510Professional Science173507Professional & Technical1000Subjects283155Books227425Geology227421Earth Sciences173510Professional Science173507Professional & Technical1000Subjects283155Books16266351All Deals13706741Blowout Books44258011Specialty Stores283155Books16266541Science13706741Blowout Books44258011Specialty Stores283155Books394172011Bargain Books394171011Promotion (special_merchandising_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books400272011Paperback394184011Mass Market401237011Trade394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books089997354Xhttp://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-Treatments/dp/089997354X%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D089997354X650438http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51C31WDNENL._SL75_.jpg7550http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51C31WDNENL._SL160_.jpg160107http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51C31WDNENL.jpg500333John VonhofPaperback6109780899973548100089997354XWilderness PressEnglishEnglishEnglish8801795USD$17.95Wilderness Press1341Book2004-06-15Wilderness PressWilderness Press7196099735461206001427USD$14.2701200005.0215089997354X5002007-08-07

3Day walker

I'm training for the Breast Cancer 3Day walk -- 60 miles in three days -- and stumbled across this book during an internet search for blister prevention and cures. I got a copy right away. I have never before participated in any endurance sports and needed as much good advice as I could find and believe me, this book delivered. Certainly, there are parts of it that don't apply to my current activities, however the quality of the information, the helpful references to products and where to access them, and clear instructions in foot care have saved me countless blisters so far. I love the focus on prevention. The section on duct tape was particularly intriguing and helpful for me. I'm telling all my fellow distance walkers about this book!089997354X4122007-04-12

Fixing your feet

I only review & critique books I actually have read, how else can you make an educated and realistic critique? <br /> <br />As a 19-year Ultraq vRunner I certainly had a reason to buy anmdn read this book, especially since I run now exclusively on trails. <br /> <br />Unless peple are into long-distance running,few people have any idea on how to fix your feet, especially prevent injutries before theu happen. <br /> <br />I know the author and other people who contributed to this booki and can verify their expertise in the field of running and fixing feet. <br />The book is very detailed, covers almost every imaginable aspect of ultra running. It covers most potential problems that can arise from teh sport and it's preventions and solutions if trouble occurs. <br /> <br />No ultra runner should be without this book as it could save you from lots of potential misery.089997354X5002007-04-10

Don't Take Your Feet for Granted

This advice is sure to get all athletes off on the right foot. Learn how to care for any foot problem and prepare your feet for that upcoming race.089997354X5002007-02-15

If Only I Had Known

Have you ever hiked or ran and ruined your feet? Have you ever felt discouraged about your feet, didn't know what to do about it or, most importantly, what to do the Next Time? <br />Then Fixing Your Feet will be the answer to your prayers. No one e