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Enhanced with 150 ice cream sundae related recipes ranging from Royal George Sundae to Chocolate Jalapeno Sundae, A Month Of Sundaes also offers the answer to one of oldest questions to ever arise from the soda fountain generation -- who invented the ice cream sundae? Author Michael Turback has laced this wonderful combination of history and recipes with the folklore, mythology, and nostalgia associated with this memorable leisure time concoction. Making a great sundae is almost as much fun as eating one! If you've ever enjoyed this great American ice cream dessert, then you'll want to read Michael Turback's A Month Of Sundaes!

I Love this book!! It takes America's favorite dessert and whirls you through American history. Did you know that some of our national heroes were Soda Jerks? From presidents to revolutionaries, starlets to classic comediennes, people of great renown have made stop at the local soda foundation.
It even helped me discover history about my own neighborhood ice cream parlor.

Michael Turback wonderfully writes about of all things Sundae. Plus he throws in 150 recipes to delight your taste buds and fire your imagination. It has great pictures and it is a wonderful read. It should be on everyone's summer reading list. Adults to kids will find a warm place for this chilly delight.

I Love this book!! It takes America's favorite dessert and whirls you through American history. Did you know that some of our national heroes were Soda Jerks? From presidents to revolutionaries, starlets to classic comediennes, people of great renown have made stop at the local soda foundation.
It even helped me discover history about my own neighborhood ice cream parlor.

Michael Turback wonderfully writes about of all things Sundae. Plus he throws in 150 recipes to delight your taste buds and fire your imagination. It has great pictures and it is a wonderful read. It should be on everyone's summer reading list. Adults to kids will find a warm place for this chilly delight.

Over a hundred recipes for both traditional and innovative Sunday delights blends American dessert lore and history with dishes which can be easily reproduced in modern kitchens. From vintage ads to the history of sundae makers who served the rich in more ways than one, A Month Of Sundaes is an outstanding culinary history and highly recommended cookbook that will delight a wide audience.

Sundaes are really easy to make --- and they always make your friends happy. But I never knew there were so many variations before. With the help of this book, I'm going to give a knockout of a Sundae party on Memorial Day Weekend for all the friends, and relatives with little kids we've invited.

A Month of Sundaes also tells you how to make the ice creams and syrups but I'll just buy most of the ingredients---including frozen yogurt for everybody who is worried about their waistline.

There's a lot more to this book than just recipes---my son, who is 11, says he is going to use it for his term paper on "Something Unusual About American History."

It is full of interesting little stories about ice cream and Thomas Jefferson, Sundaes and famous movies stars, etc. I'm thinking of getting another copy for my son to give to his grandfather, who is a World War II buff, on Father's Day, because it has a whole chapter about the ingenuity of soldiers and sailors in coming up with warfront ice cream treats.

This book is hardcover and has great pictures. It's a lot of fun and could solve many gift giving problems.

this book covers the making of statues of great war heros of the past to truck anr car parts. manufacturing of boat and boat trailers. it is amazing the amount of interesting questions i was asked about my all steel mullins trailer at the yuma az. car show this past weekend. the trailers are so popular they are reproducing them in fiberglass now. i have loaned my book out due to so many people cant believe one company had theit hands into everything.

"THE MULLINS RED CAP UTILITY TRAILER; HISTORY AND HANDBOOK" IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR ANYONE OWNING A MULLINS TRAILER, OR ANYONE JUST INTERESTED IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY. THE FACTORY PHOTOS, TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND HISTORY OF THE MULLINS CO. ARE WONDERFUL. THEY WILL BE A GREAT ASSET IN THE RESTORATION OF MY TRAILER. THIS BOOK WOULD BE A WONDERFUL GIFT FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN ANTIQUE CARS AND TRAILERS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.

I'm in the closing months of restoration on the Mullins Red Cap trailer I have had in storage for years. When the book came out, I studied every page and it has answered my questions and, at the same time, entertained me with stories and facts about this facinating, diverse company. I highly recommend this book! Bob, you've written a classic, Mike would have been so proud. Thank you!

I have owned my Mullins Red Cap Trailer for 30 years and this book has answered allot of questions about the Mullins Red Cap Trailer. I have showed it to other Mullins owners and they liked it and said that they were going to order a book for them self. I like the way it is put together. The book is FANTASTIC

Jerry Bengel = Sacramento, CA

With the Model A Ford Club of America

This is a must-read for the Mullins owner or enthusiast. I read it cover to cover the day I received it as a welcome gift, and learned more about my Mullins than I could ever have imagined. Bob Parmalee has written as complete and entertaining a package as the Mullins itself. Well done!

In a word - gorgeous. The author - Joel Sartore - is a contributing photographer for National Geographic Magazine, so you know that the photography is going to be something special and it is. Sartore travels throughout Nebraska, taking pictures of everything - an endangered beatle, rodeos and the cowboys that compete in them, pheasant hunters and fisherman, and Carhenge.
It's is a book that will those of us who live outside the state homesick for Nebraska. It is a reminder of Nebraska's true spirit - it's people. People who live in a state that's dismissed as uninteresting by most, but who make up for any perceived geographical shortcomings by being interesting themselves
Sartore honors his craft, as he captures those traits in the pictures of Nebraskans throughout this book. There isn't a lot of writing, just enough to describe what's happening with each photograph.
"Nebraska: Under a Big Red Sky is a perfect Christmas present for that Husker fan who already has everything colored red. The price is right (less than $15 at Amazon, click the link above).

It's the kind of book you can pass around amongst your family at Christmas time, and I guarantee that they'll spend a few hours pouring over the pages. Well worth the money just to have around, even if you're not going to give it as a present. Leave it on your coffee or end table - someone will pick it up and it will provide hours of quiet entertainment for the holiday season.

Seriously, you don't want to miss this one.

Joel's work is extraordinary and will be appreciated by even those who have never set foot in the state of Nebraska. It will definitely make you want to visit, though!

The pictures put you right where the action was

Fabulous, a must buy for transplanted nebraskans and residents alike.

Joel Sartore has captured the subtle essence of why so many Nebraskans that leave the state eventually come home to roost. Unbeknownst to most residents as they grow up, a strong imprinting slowly takes place. As Joel explains, the unique sense of family, community, place, and weather, all contribute to this phenomenon. Joel's photographs are a collection of these innocent but pervasive features of life in Nebraska. If you have ever struggled to describe Nebraska to a person who has never visited the state, this book is for you. It will crystalize your thoughts.

If you like the New American Standard Edition, this is a great pocket edition. I carry it with me to school, so I can read it after class.

Finally found a pocket-sized New Testament that is readable. Text could be a tad larger, but this NAS New Testament is fine. I'd also prefer one column instead of two, but again, compared to all the other small New Testaments I've tried, this one is, alas, possible to actually read.

Many of today's translations fail to place accuracy as a high priority. Thankfully, the NASB puts a premium on literal translation, and now with their update, make it easier to read (no "Thee" or "Thou" simply because it is addressing God). And for when compactness is essential, this small NT plus Psalms and Proverbs proves very handy. Highly recommended. For more on the biblical translation issue, see Ralph Martin's "Accuracy of Translation."

First of all, this is the new updated version of the New American Standard Bible. If you've seen comparisons of the various Bible versions, the NASB generally is described as the most literal version (word-for-word accuracy) of the Bible that sometimes suffers in readability for that very reason. I believe the reputation has been largely undeserved. There were occasional awkward constructions but, all in all, it was quite readable. With this version they have gone back over sentence structure, vocabulary, etc. with a view toward improving the readability and flow of the language. They have also removed archaic words like Thee and Thou. I think they have succeeded in producing a readable translation without compromising the accuracy. We now have a literal, word-for-word translation that reads with the best of the modern versions.

With this pocket NT with Psalms and Proverbs, I think they have done an excellent job balancing overall size of the Bible and font size/layout. It is small enough to comfortably fit in your pocket, but it is also quite comfortable to read. The quality is outstanding as are all the other Foundation Publications products I have seen. They really do a great job publishing Bibles.

Highly recommended!

I reference six different English translations and the Greek during my Bible study. The NASB and ESV (English Standard Version) are consistently, I feel, the most accurate translations. They maintain a literal translation while being easy to read. FOr a personal study Bible, I would recommend the ESV. But the NASB would be my second choice.

But that isn't even what this review is about. It is supposed to be about this little pocket version in particular. I like it. I did give it four stars because the cover is not very protective of the pages. I have a little New King James Version that I was given by the Gideon's and it's cover is much more protective. But still I take this little guy to school every day with me and it holds up. There are so many different Bible styles out there. Don't buy this one for study or anything, but if you want a Bible to carry in your pocket to work or school, this is a good one.

Growing up with the author, l always knew she had it rough. But never knew how rough, until l read this book. She handled it all with grace and a smile. I couldn't put it down. A great read.

I enjoyed this book. It left me with a good feeling. It reminded me of the era in which I grew up. Some of my friends, led similar lives as children. From all the hard times Alice lived with, she found within herself a strength of character and a love for family and friends. I will read more books by this author. I will read this book again.

I found this book very easy to read and it kept my interest. It gave some insight into how things are not always what they seem and you never know what goes on behind closed doors. Looking forward to the next one.

As a child that grew up in the 50's and 60's era, I must say this book is acurate. What happened within a family stayed within a family. The events in this book are, in some ways, extreme compared to other families at the time. But, what happened at home, stayed at home.
As I have not seen anything before written by this author, I will look for more books by her.

This book is well written and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. It gives you insight of what many people, then children, had to endure growing up. This book has it's twists and turns, it's happy moments, and sad. This is a must read book by a new author. I expect that there will be more coming from this author.

Harvey Arden has once again written a superb piece of work. Along with several of his other works, Arden continues the tradition that he, along with Steve Wall, began many moons ago; a tradition of listening and learning. Arden has stimulated my own path and for that, I am truly grateful. I also highly recommend his book, "Have you thought of Leonard Peltier Lately." A sad episode in U.S. history to make the ultimate understatement. Brother Arden, Keep Hope Alive!

Very good and truly authentic..

This is one of the best books written about Native American spirituality. It is a book I shall treasure always. My one regret this that I was not able to meet and talk with Mr. King (Noble Red Man).

This book enlightened me with the wisdom of the original Americans. It's hard to believe the Christians were trying to convert a people most likely much closer to God than themselves. Several Indians performed acts that would be considered miracles by those of other faiths. Wonderful book.

"We Lakota people have our giveaways. When something important happens we celebrate by sharing what we have," said the late Chief Mathew King, known as Noble Red Man in Indian Country. "Even the poorest among us share what we have....The more you share the more you're given to share."

Which is precisely what editor Harvey Arden has accomplished with his passion for keeping alive the wisdom of the American Indian. In this book, Arden, a former senior editor for National Geographic, has compiled a comprehensive volume of the thoughts, philosophy, humor and spirit of the great Oglala Lakota (Sioux) chief.

Noble Red Man was born Mathew King in 1902 in Grass Creek, S.D., a small community of Indians from different bands. He died in 1989. In the long stretch of time in between, he absorbed knowledge, wisdom and experiences that molded him into a sage and respected leader.

After three years in military school, his parents enrolled him in the Springfield Indian Seminary to become an ordained Episcopal minister. Hunger, more than faith, was his motivation.

"If you converted you ate better," said Noble Red Man. "To help feed the starving Lakota my father and uncles became missionaries." During training, he concluded that - despite being very spiritual - that the clergy was not his calling. He had misgivings over Christian theology. "I have always believed in the Great Spirit and worshipped Him in my own way," he said. "These people don't seem to want to change my belief in the Great Spirit, but to change my way of talking to Him."

Instead, Noble Red Man set out to do the Great Spirit's work by teaching Indians to "earn their bread by the sweat of their brow," finding work and securing labor rights for thousands of Indians over the years. He became a voice not only for the Lakota people, but American Indians everywhere, taking their case to court, before Congress and even overseas. His passion was fighting to regain South Dakota's Black Hills, sacred land promised the Lakota by the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868, but swindled from them five years later when gold was discovered.

The federal government belittled the Indians' claim to this revered land in the 1970s by offering them $100 million. Noble Red Man retorted: "The Black Hills aren't for sale. What if we offered you a hundred million dollars for the Vatican, for Jerusalem?" The money still sits in escrow, unclaimed.

Arden first met Noble Red Man in 1983, on the 10th anniversary of the Lakota occupation of Wounded Knee, S.D., a reservation hamlet that was the site of the American Indians' last stand in 1890, as federal troops massacred over 350 Indians. The 1973 occupation - which was met with an FBI siege for 71days - was staged by the American Indian Movement (AIM) in protest over the government's harsh treatment of Indians. He and venerated Chief Frank Fools Crow provided moral support to the occupiers, while placating armed FBI agents.

As Arden attempted to explain to Noble Red Man why he'd come to Pine Ridge, the chief shot back: "I know why you're here! White Man came to this country and forgot his original Instructions. We Indians have never forgotten our Instructions.... I can't tell you what those were, but maybe there are some things that I can explain...."

That is what Arden has done. Culled from his interview notes and tapes, Arden felt that he didn't have enough material to compile the book that was Noble Red Man's unrealized dream. After the chief's death, Arden visited his daughter, Lavon King, who had kept her father's old reel-to-reel tapes in a trunk. In a labor of love, by 1994 Arden finished the job he began 11 years earlier. With this book, he has put into print Noble Red Man's credo, reflections, recollections and hopes.

There is even a good measure of humor, which captures Noble Red Man's keen sense of irony. My favorite anecdote was how he became a smoker at age four (!) by rolling cigarettes for his grandmother, Cane Woman. She "was blind, and I had to guide her around with her cane. People really laughed when they saw us....We must have been quite a sight, the two of us, both smoking Bull Durham cigarettes while I led her around by the elbow."

Reading his words, I was struck by how senseless the gulf between American Indians and the Americans occupying their land is, for they aspire freedom in the truest sense. However, more than any other people, American Indians have been systematically denied that freedom.

Yet, Noble Red Man kept optimistic. He counseled his fellow Indians to stay true to their heritage.

"Only one thing's sadder than remembering you once were free, and that's forgetting you once were free. That would be the saddest thing of all. That's one thing we Indians will never do."

If you're new to the subject of old time radio, this collection is a great place to start; find out about particular interests (e.g., westerns, mysteries, etc) and seek out new ones. P.S. "The Whistler" and "Bergen and Mccarthy" are the best of OTR, hands down!

A very good deal, especially for those who are not sure which shows may be of interest to them. The booklet is excellant and contributes to the enjoyment of the programs. Many hours of entertainment for a very small investment.

Old Time Radio's Greatest Shows clearly and fully lives up to its title as it showcases sixty of the finest radio program series to constitute the "Golden Age" of radio broadcasting. Ranging from Burns And Allen; The Lone Ranger; Dragnet; and Dimension X; to The Screen Director's Assignment; The Green Hornet; The Quiz Kids; and Songs By Sinatra; the 30 hours of programming in this magnificently presented anthology covers all of the diverse genres of popular radio programing from comedies, mysteries, and dramas, to science fiction, westerns, and variety shows. This superbly presented sampler is enhanced with a sturdy album case and a booklet which includes details and history for each show. A perfect introduction for new generations of listeners (as well as appreciative nostalgic old-timers!), Old Time Radio's Greatest Shows is very highly recommended for personal and community library audiobook collections.

Just what it says: episodes from 60 of radio's greatest half-hour shows. Benny, Hope, Fibber & Molly, X-One, Suspense, Escape, even Quiz Kids! All top quality sound, with dates and magazine-sized "liner notes"! The best collection available; great for nostalgic listening or introducing latecomers to the magic of radio. Twenty cassettes, thirty hours.

If you're looking to get your feet wet in collecting recordings of American old-time radio, this is an excellent place to start. Every genre of '30s and '40s radio (except possibly news) is represented in this well-done collection. A great place to start what can become a lifelong hobby.

Want to learn a lot in a short period of time about one of the most under-publicized campaigns of the Civil War? Read "One Damn Blunder From Beginning to End - The Red River Campaign of 1864", by Gary D. Joiner. In this volume, Joiner combines his knowledge of the Civil War and his home of Louisiana, his talents as a cartographer, and his experience as an educator to create a very readable history of this event. Whether you are a long term Civil War buff, or just beginning your odyssey into this period of American history, or somewhere in between, you
will gain an understanding of what happened, why it happened, and, in some ways most important, why the history books devote so little print to this Union disaster.

This is an excellent companion to the classic study of the Red River Campaign- Red River Campaign, Politics and Cotton in the Civil war by Ludwell H. Johnson.
The book doesn't go into great details about the battles but keeps it informative and interesting. The author does an excellent job setting up the battles and defenses of the campaign. Readable maps are provided which aid understanding of the battles, routes and terrain. I especially appreciate locations and descriptions of the smaller actions. I plan to visit all sites connected to the campaign in Louisana and Arkansas.
Scholars will need to read Ludwell H. Johnson's Red River Campaign for a complete understanding of the campaign. One Damn Blunder will aid this understanding and entertain.
The Yankees found the road to Texas a hard one to travel.

With so many Civil War books, anthologies, and videos out there, it's difficult for anyone who is not an expert on the subject to find a consistently reliable source of information about it. The American Crisis Series, for my taste, is that reliable source. And "One Damn Blunder from Beginning to End: The Red River Campaign of 1864" is just another shining example of this series' remarkable and unique dependability.

Gary Dillard Joiner has given us a spectacular and comprehensive account of the extraordinary events in the spring of 1864, when thousands of Union troops and a mass of Union ships attempted to split and conquer the confederacy's troops along the Louisiana and Texas border. The resulting Union calamity and its implications for the war are painstakingly researched. But like other books in the series, this research is presented in a very readable way. I recommend this highly to anyone interested in the Civil War era.

This book proves that silly ideas, misunderstandings, stupidity and political expediency are not limited to our times. Mixing in a good deal of greed, a chance to capture large amounts of cotton, called white gold, can move along just about anything along. The Red River Campaign of 1864 qualifies for one of the best examples of this. The idea was to deal the CSA in the Trans-Mississippi a deathblow and drive them from northern Louisiana. 40,000 Union soldiers and 60 ships are to converge of the CSA forces at Shreveport. Lack of cooperation between the army and navy, poor communications and worse leadership resulted in a resounding defeat for the Union. The book shows that a resolute leader can succeed over odds, even if his superiors are not helpful.

This is a well-written book with maps in the right places. The author expects the reader to know nothing about the campaign and keeps us fully in the picture. This is an excellent campaign history and a good addition to your library.

One Damn Blunder From Beginning To End: The Red River Campaign Of 1864 by Gary Dillard Joiner (Louisiana State University - Shreveport) is an intense and focused study of the largest Union armed forces collaborative operation in the Civil War which took place in the spring of 1864 west of the Mississippi river against entrenched Confederate forces and involved between the 40,000 Union Army troops and 60 Union Naval vessels. The purpose of the engagement was to capture the capital city of Shreveport as part of the campaign to wrest Louisiana and Texas from Confederate control. Relating all of the critical aspects of the campaign including the rather spectacular errors made within it by the Union, One Damn Blunder From Beginning To End showcases a single campaign of the war that tore America in two. One Damn Blunder From Beginning To End is a work of superb scholarship and an important contribution to personal and academic Civil War Studies with its informative and informative treatment of an often overlooked but significant campaign.

By directly comparing great principles from the scriptures of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, "One God, Shared Hope" shows that these religions have shared goals of peace among nations and cultures. In turbulent times, this message of unity is indeed welcome, and should be shared with family and friends.

The book is unique and valuable on another level, as well. The principles expressed are the basis for personal spiritual growth and well-being. We can never have enough inspiration in this direction. A quiet reading of this book can do wonders for the soul.

This book affirms the truth of oneness by comparing holy scripture texts on different Universal Truths. Comparison is made between the Talmud, the Koran and the Bible. Specific texts are notated for further study, if desired.

The book's division into three parts; principles concerning god, principles concerning others, and principles concerning self, make it easy to pick up and use as needed. For example, Principles Concerning Self includes the threads: Cultivate wisdom, Practice self-control, Develop your character, Remain humble, Admit your mistakes, and Be a peacemaker.

Another extraordinary aspect of the book is the final section: "resources for further study." Included is a list of books, magazines, software, organizations, websites and scripture references useful in further study for comparision of religions.

I definately recommend this little gem of a book for devotional use and reference! It is so affirming to realize the similarities between major beliefs and each of the holy scripture texts. Wow!

As a person researching and forming new opinions around my sprititual beliefs this book came into my life at a time when I needed it most. As an adult who walked away from all forms of organized religion I recently began to feel that something was missing.

"One God, Shared Hope" reminded me that Faith is the key I was missing. The common principles relating to God, Others, and Self embrace the fact that we are all here to honor and love one another and live a life of Faith filled freedom.

We are a descendants of a shared vision. Reading this book allowed me to see the commonality that exists in the World relating to our morals and values.

For me, a novice to World Religions, this book is an easy read that allows the reader to grasp the knowledge being imparted in a manner that can be taken in right to the Soul. Even if I were more experienced the ease with which this book represents the themes makes it is a treasure find that I will share with friends and family and highly recommend to people I encounter.

"One God, Shared Hope" invites us to share a thoughtful, from the heart conversation about what it means to be a person of faith, and how that meaning resonates and echoes among Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The desire to do good, to know and love God, to be faithful and to flow love from our hearts for all of God's creation is universal.

The more we think we are different, the more we are really the same. The similarities in the scriptures of our faiths vividly affirm how alike we really are.

The book is easily read from beginning to end, or better yet, can be used as a starting point for personal meditation upon any one of the twenty "threads" Oman Shannon uses to weave this luminous cloth. There are even threads within the threads. When brought together, the depth of color and texture invites one back again and again, each time something a little bit different allowing itself to be seen.

I've read other books about the unifying themes of Islam, Judaism and Christianity. They seemed over-arching in theme and somewhat abstract. Oman Shannon speaks to me, as one person of faith to another, inspiring and encouraging me along the way, so that I may also inspire and encourage.

And isn't that what it's all about?

My heart literally beats with more lightness and vibrance as I read this enlightening book.

A student of "Oneness" between spiritual traditions, I was delighted to read this new offering. Maggie Oman Shannon introduces scripture selections with artful prose which mirrors and calls forth the scripture and principals in question.

I can see myself suggesting this book to many people who have yet to realize our many "likenesses" between the descendents of Abraham.

In fact, the book reminds me that we are ALL unified... whether our beliefs come from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam or any other faith. Our hearts connect us just as this book connected me so surely with its message.

I am a big fan of Israel Regardie and have most of his books. I feel this one is a good addition to the others, in particular, The Middle Pillar, but on it's own would be a little confusing. There is alot of assumed knowledge but I would definitely recommend it along with other writings of his.

...but it's important enough to me to reiterate a point, that I'm willing to repeat words previously stated. If you are a "student" of magic/k, the occult, esoterica, the Western Mystery Tradition or whatever other term you may care to you, and you would like to make the transition into be a PRACTITIONER of the arts, this is the book for you! This book is exactly what the title claims it to be: a manual. Devoid of a lot of theoretical considerations, it moves directly into what to DO over the course of a year to get a firm footing into higher practices. Regardie's "The One Year Manual" was recommended to me by my guide, and I feel just as comfortable making this commendation.

a nifty and powerful little work that will assist you in increasing your powers of imagination and visualization. Great to load up in the backpack for a hike.

I have only read the first two chapters of this book, but I wanted to put some feedback where there is none. The book is written for you to read one chapter with its specific exercize per month. Isreal Regardie is usually very WORDY as was typical for the time period and being a serious occult writer, BUT this book is not wordy at all. This book is a small quick and from what I can tell excellent place to start actually practicing the occult. For instance the first chapter and exercise is to just sit/lay and work on being sensitive with what your feeling. The second exercize is on breathing. The rest of the book seems to be very practical and from what I can tell I would recommend to any student on spiritual practices. This book is written not to exclude anyone with any particular religious belief but only to start a practical approach to spiritual practice.

I have a few hesitations abt this book: I think some of th relaxation and body awareness exercises can mess you up, all the while that they make you feel good for a time. Exercises where you try to sense all the minute sensations in your body, can be destructive. The body needs to be aware of itself to some extent, yet awakening too much awareness sensitises nerves which in the long run, are best left not too overly sensitised. Messing with the unconscious in this fashion, isnt the safest thing to do. Yet this is till a useful book.

Also, the exercise where one viualises the body, in a relaxed state, as ' full of holes' may, in the long run, create some real physical problems, as far as I can see. Far better to heed Crowley's advice, and regard or visulaize the body as primarily functioning silently with 'perfect frictionless ease,' each indidividual organ doing its respective task in unison with all the others.

Heed the works of Emma Curtis Hopkins, if you would to learn more on this. Dont be put off by her pollyannish style: the proper spiritualising of the body can do wonders for some people.

In a nutshell: the simple breathing and relaxation exercises set forth in this book are wprth the price of the book alone. and are as good as many such exercises you may find elsewhere.

This little volume is, quite simply, one of the best brief health books one could possibly own.

Embraced within Regardie's intelligent perspective, are a few chapters on breathing, relaxation, and body 'awareness'(you'll have to read the book to find out how useful this is, and how its done,) that are the best little, astute guides to health practices outside of diet, exercise, and advice from a regular, reputable physician.

The care and precision with which Regardie pursues his ideas, contribute to the overall personal sense of intelligent caution that readers should have towards their own health matters in general. Regardie conveys this necessary attitude admirably to the reader.

To top it all off, Regardie includes an excellent, concise version and guide to the basic meditation he utilizes in his highly useful book, "The Art of True Healing," currently available in an inexpensive edition, but little modified from its original form, by Marc Allen. I won't even bother to go into how supremely useful this little essay is: just go read the Amazon.com reviews yourself, and you'll see.

Anyone looking to do well with Regardie's "Art of True Healing" would be wise also, to procure his "One-Year Manual." The tips in it on breathing, relaxation, etc., should greatly augment and enhance the "True Healing" meditation technique for many.

Add Ramacharaka's "Science of Breath," and Rama Prasads' " Nature's Finer Forces," and you will be adding even more of Regardie's fave resources to gain perspective from.

(New Falcon Press also markets useful recordings - of Regardie himself ! - that assist in the performance of the breathing, 'middle pillar,' body awareness, and relaxation exercises that he pursues in "The One Year Manual."

Regardie was a chiropractic by profession, and no doubt utilized many of the simple techniques ofered up in the "The One Year Manual" with his clients. He also gave lectures and such on relaxation.

The title is really a reference to the fact, that any unified technique or set of techniques designed to improve health and life, generally take about a year to fully master.

The only area this volume falls short, perhaps, is in the value of psychotherapy for both physical, as well as mental health. Regardie elswewhere is a great believer in such, for the beginning occultist, facing the stress of 'alternative' practices.

(I would go further, and add that anyone serious about their physical health, would do well to invest time and resources in some suitable counseling/therapy, as well as pursue physical practices, nutrition, exercise, and meditation.)

I won't even go into how excellently Regardie's methods have come to make me feel, or how they have improved my entire life. I will leave it to you to imagine ...

Regardie's intelligent perspective? Yes - twenty-plus years experience with Regardie's techniques, have shown me that Regardie was even smarter than I thought he was.

There are other Regardie books ("Lazy Mans Guide to Relaxation," "(Healing) Energy Prayer and Relaxation," ) by Aquarian Press and New Falcon, that are also useful for health/meditation purposes. However, they are currently out of print. No doubt they will be re-released soon.

Even the Golden Dawn large volume, by Llewellyn or Falcon Press, has some breathing/relaxation exercises that those in good health, and cautious, could use to some advantage.

It is my understanding that Weiser/Red Wheel will be re-releasing the "One-Year Manual" for its current catalog.