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This incredibly generous volume presents three different Pieta sculptures by Michelangelo, each representing a different phase in the development of his artistry. The black and white photography is exquisite, and captures every conceivable angle of the pieces in a huanting, illuminating manner. The volume is slipcovered and is a work of art in itself. HIGHLY recommended.

Michelangelo's pietas are a monument, a testament in stone to the life and struggles of this strange tortured genius. The book is actually a bargain. The lavish,beautiful photographs show all 3 pietas in their entirety,not just the face{as a previous reviewer noted}. Since these works{especially the first} are not asaccesible {due to the unfortunate incident in the early 70's} we get a full view here of these works that explain the spiritual struggles of this giant.Each pieta is carefully,lovingly photgraphed form every angle. Curiosly, the second and third pietas are equally compelling,though it is the first with which most people{myself included} are most familiar. Save going over to each of the three cities in Italy where these pieces are,i cannot fathom a better book. I Think this is as compelling spiritual "reading' as any ,and is almost overwhelming in its purity,its emotional beauty , and its sublime passion. This is one to pass on for generations.

This book has excellent photography of Michelangelo's pietas. One is allowed a glimpse of his work at all sorts of angles one could not get to in actual life. The St. Peter's Pieta in the Vatican and the Rondanini Pieta in Milan are both not accessible from the back to the general public, thus this book gives you the opportunity to study these works close up.

Este libro es fabuloso, me encanta porque parece que te estan diciendo un cuento, y encima este cuento tiene una instrucción espiritual sin igual. Es de esos libros que tu no quieres dejar de leer. Si te gustan las narraciones esta es una muy buena elección.

Este es el primer libro de la Enseñanza del Maestro Saint Germain descargado a través de Guy Ballard en el cual en verdad se devela al estudiante el requerimiento inicial en el Sendero: Obediencia. El Señor Guy Ballard es hoy el Maestro Ascendido que encarna la cualidad de Obediencia. Esto nos dice, según lo entiendo, que la obediencia a la Ley es lo primero a cultivar en nuestro camino de regreso al Padre. A todo hermano que esté buscando espiritualmente le sugiero inicie con la lectura de este maravilloso tesoro, un regalo de Amor de Dios y una apertura al verdadero estado de consciencia y radiación de los Maestros Ascendidos.

Estas son las dos palabras que me vienen a la mente al pensar en este libro.

Muchos son los estudiantes de la Luz de diversas denominaciones que sienten que estan contribuyendo a eso que conocemos como la Edad Dorada de Saint Germain o Era de Acuario, por el solo hecho de tener una vida "esoterica" o "mistica", por prender inciensos y escuchar musica New Age. Yo era uno de esos, hasta que lei este libro.

Aqui encontre algo que cambio radicalmente mi manera de pensar y actuar, pues aqui esta contenida la instruccion sobre como se puede contribuir a la elevacion de una Edad Dorada. Y basicamente se trata de dos elementos que atraviesan el libro de principio a fin: control del proceso de precipitacion y descarga sostenida de la sustancia luminosa de Amor Divino.

Aprendi que realizar esos dos puntos, y ser maestro de ellos, es el verdadero servicio en esta Edad Dorada que ha amanecido. Asi, no basta con leer libros "especiales", con asistir a conferencias o convertirse en vegetariano; prácticas, por cierto, muy bellas y loables. La actividad que hará la diferencia, que hará que esta encarnación haya valido la pena, será la precipitación consciente y sostenida del Puro Amor Divino.

Que la Presencia "YO SOY" abra todos los canales que sean necesario para que toda la humanidad comprenda esto.

Following the murder of their old friend Lou Hernando, husand-and-wife team Mike McCleary and Quin St. James are caught up in the steamy entanglements of old families and new development on tropical Tango Key, a tiny island off Key West.

Hernando's last months had been obsessed by the ghost of a freed slave woman - the mistress of a pirate and island benefactor - who seems to be seraching for something.

Hernando's death, however, seems straightforward - he was stabbed by a troubled boy who is now missing. But Quin and Mike are dissatisfied with this easy solution and bothered by inexplicable evidence of haunting. They begin delving into Hernando's bail bond business, the debts he'd amassed and the eager interest in his land exhibitted by the island's most prominent developer and its most prominent ecologist.

Few are what they seem in this complex tangle of greed, supernatural phenomenon, adultery and loose-cannon sociopaths. The bang-up ending gives even MacGregor's previous fans more than they bargained for.

i was absolutely enthralled with the way macgregor ended this book. it is amazing and has left me on the edge of my seat - i am disappointed not to find more macgregor books. give me an ending i can believe - and this is it! ...

Following the murder of their old friend Lou Hernando, husand-and-wife team Mike McCleary and Quin St. James are caught up in the steamy entanglements of old families and new development on tropical Tango Key, a tiny island off Key West.

Hernando's last months had been obsessed by the ghost of a freed slave woman - the mistress of a pirate and island benefactor - who seems to be seraching for something.

Hernando's death, however, seems straightforward - he was stabbed by a troubled boy who is now missing. But Quin and Mike are dissatisfied with this easy solution and bothered by inexplicable evidence of haunting. They begin delving into Hernando's bail bond business, the debts he'd amassed and the eager interest in his land exhibitted by the island's most prominent developer and its most prominent ecologist.

Few are what they seem in this complex tangle of greed, supernatural phenomenon, adultery and loose-cannon sociopaths. The bang-up ending gives even MacGregor's previous fans more than they bargained for.

This is a beautifully written gem with many facets: biblical and theological insight, pastoral sensitivity, wonderful humor, and stories with warmth and depth. Professionally, I intend to recommend Modeling Mary to all my pastoral colleagues, Protestant and Catholic alike, as a great Advent resource. Personally, I was reminded that God's grace both precedes and exceeds my perfectionistic tendencies, that spiritual growth involves many twists and turns that surprise, frustrate and liberate my more "linear" expectations. Containing some very helpful discussion questions, Modeling Mary may be read as a devotional guide or used for a group study. Shining throughout this book is a remarkable and wondrous sense of God's grace that permeates, informs and transforms all things human. I cannot wait to read Rev. Burns' next book!

I recently ordered this book as a tool for our faith community in Bible Study. It is an excellent guide for reaching a higher level of discipleship. John Burns is a very skillful writer and we can not wait to have more of his fine works. The questions at the end are not only helpful but very thought provoking. His interpretation of the biblical text is great ! Rev Jean Robinson- Casey

This book is so captivating I couldn't put it down. I loved John Burns' personal stories and simply took delight in his creative and colorful use of language throughout the book. Until now, I had never given the life of Mary any thought. The lessons Burns present are quite profound. I love sitting in solitude doing nothing but thinking. I will be reflecting on Mary's journey for quite a while.

I am certain the book is getting this type of feed back already. However, my comments may seem surprising once it is understood I do not take the virgin birth story nor the resurrection of Jesus literally. I consider them both to be legendary stories attached to Jesus decades after his death. I question everything, e.g., do we really know the true identify of any of the authors of the gospels or of the beloved disciple?

Nevertheless, I found the lessons this book offers to be quite relevant. In my mind I simply substituted God for Jesus and understood the Mary/Jesus stories as symbolic. From there everything fell in place. I believe Jesus was a profound spiritual and master teacher who also experienced life's ups and downs. Perhaps the same can be said of John Burns!

How does a religious movement transform itself from a regional subculture nestled in the Rocky Mountains to an international Christian denomination? The answer is contained in this book. When this work was first published, the history of post-Manifesto Mormonism was terra incognita. Now, almost 20 years after its initial release, this is still the best historical overview of Mormonism in the early 20th century, and a Mormon history classic. If you want to know how the religion of polygamy and the Mountain Meadows massacre became the conservative, all-American LDS church of today, start right here. The chapters on politics and the bureaucratization and standardization of church polity and practice are particularly indispensable. What can I say? This is a masterpiece!

My daughter bought this book for a church history class at BYU. When she was done with it, I began to browse, and got hooked. It provides an "institutional memory" for the interworkings of politics, social events, and the church at the turn of the century. That institutional memory applies amazingly well to the present time of rapid growth and change in the church.

Thomas G. Alexander is a Lemuel Hardison Redd Jr. Professor of American History at Brigham Young University, and Stephen J. Stein is a Chancellors' Professor of Religious Studies at Indiana University.

Anyone even slightly familiar with the beliefs, practices and culture of the LDS church in the time of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young and with LDS beliefs, practices and culture today will note a number of differences.

It turns out that the period from 1900 to 1930, which is the subject of this book, was a watershed of cultural change for the Church. Before 1900, polygamy was a pillar of the social organization of the Church. Women were widely believed to acquire the priesthood authority of their husband through endowment and marriage. The Word of Wisdom was counsel, not systematically enforced -- and more than one early prophet thought that the most important element of the Word of Wisdom was the injunction not to eat meat! And so on. By 1930, in all these (and other) respects, the Church looked like the Church of today.

Whatever you think of the changes (personally, and polygamy aside, I find the Church of the nineteenth century pretty seductive), the history is interesting. The book is well written, the authors' viewpoint objective (i.e., not hostile to or critical of the Church, and also not fawning salvation history). Add it to your Church History library today.

Dr. Stone's book does much to lead her readers to come and know the Mother Teresa of these qualities; a holiness that was rooted in joy, humility that was rooted in an openness to all God asks of her, and a humor that never allowed her to take herself too seriously. This book leads us through the journey of Mother Teresa's life when the dream of the young girl to be a missionary folds into "the pencil in God's hand" that comes to write God's loving signature on the minds and hearts of millions throughout much of the twentyth century. Father Michael Mannion, former chaplain of the Catholic University, Washington, D. C.

The material is very moving and deep seated. I am not a deeply religious person, but this book has touched me. Elaine Stone presented facts about Mother Theresa of which the average person has no knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Virginia S. King, secretary NLAPW Inc, Cape Canaveral Branch

Elaine Murray Stone has the rare ability of bringing our saints and heroes to life. It is good to see her "Mother Teresa" living vividly in her pages, and so soon after that great saint's death. Perhaps we needed a princess and a saint, and how extra-ordinary that they died the same week. But Elaine Stone writes not about a dead saint, but a vibrantly living one, and in a style suited for both student and teacher. This is a beautifully crafted biography, and a needed one. It will be around for a long time. Madeliene L'Engle Newberry Award author

I found Bruce Grubbs's guide essential to locating and navigating the trails of Washington and Garfield counties in southwest Utah. I rode the Green Valley, J.E.M., Thunder Mountain, and Paradise Canyon trails in May 2001, and particularly loved the Green Valley and Thunder Mountain trails. Be careful -- each of these trails has hazards and technical challenges.

The book fits nicely in one's hydration pack or jersey pocket. One thing that Grubbs notes is worth repeating: you have to have an odometer to locate and navigate some of the trails he reviews. Otherwise you won't find them.

Another good source of information is the trail reviews at Mountain Bike Review's website... And some local clubs and stores have useful websites with trail descriptions. Use a search engine to locate them.

I just finished a mountain biking vacation in the Zion area. Between this book and Dean at "Bike Zion," I found some incredible singletrack: Green Valley and Church Rocks in the St. George area, and Gooseberry Mesa, the JEM trail, and Slickrock Swamp just outside of Zion. I rode them all and loved them. I ride in Moab frequently, and the trails on Gooseberry surpass anything in Moab, except maybe Jackson's Hole. The book is very helpful with directions and trail descriptions, but why are not more Zion area rides included? In July, I'm headed back to the area, this time to Brian Head, with book in hand! To the author: thanks for your research and sharing these world-class rides.

This is a super handy book that describes biking trails in Southwestern Utah. With trails ranging in elevation from under 4,000 feet to around 11,000 feet, you can ride just about any day of the year somewhere near St. George or Cedar City. There are trails for all levels of abilities, from advanced to Sunday sight-seeing. Although most trails involve a lot of singletrack layout, there are a few that are on jeep roads or even smoother surfaces. This book opened my eyes to the fact that there is much more to mountain biking in Utah than just heading down to Moab. And I especially like the smaller size of the book, that allows it to easily fit in your back pocket or in your camelback.

This book is one of the best I've ever read about Napoleon's death. I came by this book during my recent visit of the United States. I was discussing history and unsolved mysteries with a relative of mine when he introduced me to the book. He told me that for the first time a researcher had decided to challenge all the known theories about Napoleon's death. And what a challenge!! According to the author the great Emperor had been poisoned by arsenic during his exile in Saint Hélène. At first I was quite sceptical. Could that be the solution of this mystery? However, the more I read the more I was convinced by the author's argument and by the researcher thourough 'enquête'. Although we might not agree with the identity of the murderer we can't not sweep aside such scientific facts. The book is a real page-turner and I rest assure that all the fans of the subject (and even those merely interested by the scientific aspect of the theory) will find this book extremely interesting and disturbing (in a positive way, of course).

The infamous Napoleon Bonaparte died while imprisoned on the island of St. Helena. Until very recently, it was widely believed that he died of stomach cancer, which was prevalent in his family.

This book investigates the case made by Swedish dentist Dr. Sten Forshufvud. After learning the details of Napoleon's final days, Dr. Forshufvud began to suspect arsenic poisoning. Along with Ben Weider, the two delved into sources of available information regarding Napoleon, his imprisonment and those close to him. The authors present a very likely scenario of what really happened based on results of this investigation, along with an analysis of Napoleon's hair confirming arsenic poisoning.

Despite the hair analysis, the case is not completely solved, as Napoleon's final moments on his death bed did not indicate arsenic poisoning. Instead, the authors argue that arsenic was used to make Napoleon ill and then another method was used to finish him off. A likely suspect to the murder as well as a motive are also named.

This is a fascinating book for anyone interested in European history during a turbulent time.

Napoleon felt entitled to rule Europe and cheated to secure the necessary esteem by threats or show of power; but most Europeans did not acknowledge his title; `the Emperor'.
To protect its interests Britain planned, manoeuvred and worked in the dark to achieve one main goal: " preserve the British Empire". Britain's lust for power has placed, as the first priority on its policy, the `extermination' of Napoleon.
The distaste was reciprocated. Napoleon detested England's alliance with Russia and Austria.
In the end Napoleon was beaten at Waterloo.
Napoleon's captivity in Saint Helena, the island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean, squeezed his health like a dry lemon. The island was infested and muggy; knout climate was already like a pogrom to massacre the ex-Emperor.

The fifty-two years old Emperor of the French knew he would die there. He had already encountered tuberculosis - facing the harsh winter weather conditions - during his campaign on Russia and the ruinous retreat in 1812.

He never recovered and remained frail for the next nine years. What started in the lungs, at the final stages affected the bones and joints accentuated by damp weather and feelings of despair.

This book is a wonder. And I mean just that. It's about people who have second or third or fourth homes on an island that has been purposefully developed to house them in privacy and various definitions of splendour. Not exactly appealing to all, right? But this book IS appealing, it's the embodiment of the capitalist dream: get the money and THEN what do you do with it? Build or buy a house on Mustique. BEST is the text, a well-written account of how this all happened. And the PHOTOGRAPHS are lovely, chosen to evoke the mood. Yes, the book is expensive (no where nearly as the real estate!), but it's worth every penny. May not be my dream, but it a serious chronicle of some important other dreams in the late 20th/early 21st century.

This is an excellently written book about one of the world's most expensive "developments," a scrub island turned into a multi-millionaires' paradise. Mr. Vaughan has done a masterful job of capturing the whimsy and the vision (albeit sometimes slightly cock-eyed) of the man who dreamed this all up, as well as bits of the lives of those who are now availing themselves of the private, secure, and demonstrably exquisitely beautiful end result. The photographs are lovely, this is an altogether great book to have lying around on any cofee table; it's sure to spark conversation ("is that really Mick Jagger?" et cetera).

I think this book captures the true essence of the island of Mustique. It shown all the wonderful beaches and the beautiful water. I believe that the photos of the people that live on the island and the photos of their town make Mustique a place I would want to visit for years to come.

Chichikov wastes little in his poetry, and still lavishes a reader's mind with considerations while giving simple beauty for his heart. Very basic meter and very deep spirit seize no epic attempts. He just has one thing to say to one thought or idea or Sacrament or Mystery or Station. He makes it one finest thing, and does it well.

For more than a decade, Pavel Chichikov has been writing devotional poetry of the highest calibre. He has a very pure voice and a rare expertise with metrics and with strict verse-forms. An admirer of good poetry will be delighted with this book, but for a person also interested in spiritual experience, Chichikov offers something more. These poems invite the reader into a contemplative state, into a quiet encounter with Christ in the mystery of his earthly life. Chichikov is always a good poet, but I wonder if this may not be his masterpiece, where poems like "The Annunciation" will bear comparison with the best religious verse written in our time.

As a frequent reader and long standing admirer of Pavel Chichikov's work, I was quick to place an order for this publication. My excitement on its arrival was extreme, and my delight began even with my first feverish touch of its smooth, soft textured hard cover and magnificent photograph, which in itself demonstrates Pavel's remarkable artist's eye for texture and effect.

Each page presents a masterpiece, capturing the essence of each of the 20 mysteries of the modern rosary. The second section honors the 14 stations of the cross in like manner, illuminating each scene with words and imagination in much the same mysterious manner as the cover photograph of Christ's passion.

Though not a metaphor with which Pavel is likely to agree, I see in his work a reincarnation of another of my favorite poets, Gerard Manley Hopkins, in his appreciation of the Divine and His creations, and his ability to capture and express this appreciation so as to enrich our inner spirit.

Whether used by Catholics as a companion to sacramental acts and devotions, or by Christians as a means to more closely and deeply approach the key events of the redeemer, or by word lovers as a poetic enrichment, Mysteries and Stations deserves to be a delight to be shared with a wide audience. Acquire a copy, delight in it, and share it with others.

Now I turn to my dear wife and ask: "Can I have a look at it again, please? It is my turn!"