Shadow The Books

This book is truely written for each of us. For those who are still healthy, it will help you understand what is most important about life. For those who have received a diagnosis that may be terminal, it still gives you a lot of hope. The neatest thing about the book is all the practical suggestions about what you can do when you are in these situations. It contains a lot of helpful information. I would highly recommend it!

The collaboration of licensed clinical psychologist, Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Pastor Robert C. De Vries (Professor of Church Education, Calvin Seminary), Living Fully In The Shadow Of Death: Assurance And Guidance To Finish Well is an invaluable treatise and guide to the practical and spiritual issues and concerns of dying in the modern age. Focusing upon the aspects of emotional and spiritual preparation for the end of life, whether one's own or that of a loved one, Living Fully In The Shadow Of Death offers daily meditations to guide the heart and affimations of the value in life and faith. A serious-minded and helpful look at enjoying the journey that is life, up to the very end.

Dr. Smeenge and Dr. DeVries combine again to to help us look at life, before, during and after death. They encourage us not to flee from death but to accept and prepare for it. They offer wise suggestions as to how to take stock of our life so as to better live to the fullest and die with peace and dignity. There are pratical suggestions as to how to evaluate one's values and reorder one's life to achieve less regret, more satisfaction. Biblical principals guide the reader and well as sound psychological techiniques. The reassuring grace of God's word rings in Dr. DeVries' 40 meditations that grapple with issues of life and death.

Hospice workers, clery, nurses, physicians, and psychotherapists who help others deal with living and dying, should not miss this rich resource. Family members and all of those who plan to die some day should stop and take note of this guide to better living and better dying.

I liked this book and you will too. It is written for us all. Thanks Susan and Bob!

I love stories that have mystery, interesting characters and take place in London. To me London
is a place of intrigue, dark alley ways and strange people lurking around every corner. The author
of this book makes you feel like you are right in the room with each character - and when the
"Evil One" is watching the main people in the story - you feel you are standing beside him
watching their every move too. You want to yell: 'This is him, he's over here!! Be careful, don't
trust him!!' The author has a way of drawing you into the lives of each person, from the clothes
they wear, the look of the estates, the way they feel in their hearts, how they worry about their
husbands until they return home safely each night from their many outings and rendezvous
with their friends as they try to solve the case. I could actually feel the warmth and glow of the
fires in the hearth at their homes when they came in from the dampness and cold to discuss
their findings each night. The story is one I shall read again - I might have missed something
the first time around, as I couldn't put the book down. I felt I should stay with these 'new'
friends I met in 'Under His Wings,' just in case I could help them or warn them in some way.
Yet, I need not worry, because God is watching over all of them, but still they must go through
many trials and testings.

It was especially eery when the 'Evil One' was watching the main characters, or had some of
his men watching them. I felt like I was standing right beside him - watching his prey, wishing
there were some way I could help them!

Don't want to mention too many things that go on in this great book, don't want to give the
story away because everyone needs to read it for themselves.

This is a wonderful Christian Fiction book, full of suspense, mystery and most of all how
much Jesus loves each one of us and wants us to ask him to come into our lives.

Jan

Lord Edison Firestone thought his days as an intelligence officer for the crown was over. He had returned home from the Napoleonic wars ready to settle down and start a new life for himself. From the moment he sets eyes upon Lady Ellen Sloan, he is certain that he can fully put his past behind him and begin again as a new creation in Jesus Christ.

However, someone else has returned from the war as well, Edison's nemesis and a traitor to the crown known only as Apollyon. When evidence crops up that Apollyon has come to London, Edison is once more pulled into a dangerous game of cat and mouse that guarantees casualties.

As Edison and Ellen draw closer to one another, Apollyon's wrath and hatred grows only stronger. Only the Lord Jesus can protect them under the shadow of His wings...

Since I'm the author, I can't be anything but biased. ha. However, if you like mystery and suspense. If you love reading books where the Lord Jesus is glorified then you will like this novel. The theme throughout this series is this: No matter where you are, no matter what you've done, no matter who you are, you can always find redemption at the foot of the cross through the blood of Jesus and the Grace He has provided.

This was a great book. It is a mystery, a love story and a thriller. You won't want to put the book down. It is a very enjoyable Christian fiction novel, and I hope there will be more in this series to look forward to. Maybe the next book will be centered around Ivy? Or maybe William? Either way, I look forward to it!

Great reading!!

The 70's is part of the landmark series created and edited by Charles H. Harpole. Each volume covers about a decade and was conceived as a readable scholarly history, each with the same coverage: the stylistic, technological, and economic factors of American feature, documentary, and avant garde cinema. The goal is to be comprehensive, judicious, and well researched without losing the love of the movies. The illustrations are particularily good in that they are often real frame enlargements or are not published elsewhere. The U.Calif. Press paperbacks are reproductions of the Scribner $70 hardbacks and thus are a bargain.
Look for the other 9 books of the Series and enjoy!

David A. Cook's volume Lost Illusions contributes Volume 9 to the ongoing History of the American Cinema series, covering the period from 1970-79 when American cinema operated against the social conditions of Vietnam and Watergate. The rise of film conglomerates is charted along with new filmmaking techniques.

Of the volumes in the excellent History of the American Cinema series, this is the best by far. Cook provides a superb, balanced overview of the film industry in the 1970s, considering practically every aspect of the topic--from the economics of the industry to the production trends to even the distribution and innovations in film technology. For any serious student of film history, this is a must read!

Forrest Church's poignant observations on Love and Death have long been important to my understanding of what life, love, and death are all about. This book provides very meaningful clarity on the subject of love and death possibly because he wrote it within weeks after having been diagnosed with terminal cancer. It is a must read for people who are interested in living a life worth dying for as Forrest has long encouraged.
Tom Reece

I'm not interested in books about religion but this is a work of great philosophy, successfully tackling the age old questions of Why are we here? What do we do? And What happens when we die. A wise and witty must read for the curious life traveler.

If you are a person who reads the obituaries then this book is for you! And not because you have a morbid fascination with death, but most likely as a result of your interest in life. How long did they live? What did they accomplish? How did it end? Was it too soon?

This book is about living, or as Rev. Church says, "To live in such a way that our lives will prove worth dying for."

Having Church as a spiritual guide is not unlike going on field trip with Mark Twain, with observations such as "A proportional relationship exists between the fear of death and the fear of life" seamlessly sharing space with his great-grandfather's three major food groups (tobacco, baked beans and whiskey). When people tell him proudly that they don't believe in God, he likes to ask them to tell him a little about the God they don't believe in, for he probably doesn't believe in him either. Church has a deft touch whether he's talking about Princess Diana, civilization versus anarchy, sad movies, or Plato.

Longtime leading light in the world of Unitarian Universalism, Rev. Church has picked up his pen to tackle many subjects including the Founding Fathers, the Jefferson Bible, freedom from fear, and liberalism versus fundamentalism, but this journey of the mind, body and soul proves his best and most provocative. Though Church of course says it better: "Life is filled with danger. That's just the way it is. Finally, the Titanic always hits the iceberg. Hence this simple, if imprudent, bit of advice: Before it does, pick up the phone. Pick up the gauntlet. Do whatever it takes. Take a few chances. Dare to live before you die."

And I might add, Dare to read this book!

I picked up this book on sale and even though I had not read the first two books in the series I found it terribly funny. Robert F. Smith's decriptive flare had me reading pages outloud to who ever happened to be home with me at the time. The book is filled with excentric characters and crazy situations. This book is a quick and enjoyable read.

Good clean fun!
Gives a view of Mormon culture but can be enjoyed by people of all beliefs.

I first met Robert Smith while serving a mission for the LDS church in Albuquerque. He is a great guy. I bought an autographed copy of his first book when I left and I have been hooked ever since. Rob is a gifted writer with a creative flair for metaphor. If you are frustrated with the trashy humor taking over out there, then read this book and all of his others. If you love small towns, live in one or know somebody from hickville, this is for you. If you are Mormon, or if you even know any Mormons, you'll love it.

Then the entire Mama series is right up your alley. Mama, is determined to prove that Ruby--victims in DeLoach's books usually either deserved what happened to them or end up dead because they couldn't keep a secret--the trashy Goddaughter of one of Mama's friends, did not kill herself. It's delightful wathcing how Mama works and how the whole family gets involved.

This book was fantastic just like all the others. It is always comical to see how Moma pulls Simone and the rest of the clan into her sleuthing. I look forward to the next episode.

Simone lives and works as a paralegal in Atlanta, but her heart remains in her hometown of Otis, South Carolina. She visits her parents Mama and James whenever she can escape. Lately, she has been going home just about every weekend to set up a thirty-fifth anniversary party for her parents although Mama prefers no party at all.

Mama changes her mind about a celebration when a local girl dies and the official ruling is a suicide. If Simone helps her prove the girl was murdered and did not commit suicide, Mama will consent to having a party.

The body of Ruby Jane Spikes was found in a motel room with an apparent self-afflicted gun shot wound as the cause of death. Ruby's godmother refuses to accept the official ruling and asks Mama to look into it. Having solved a few homicide cases, Mama and Simone feel confident they will succeed again (and the anniversary celebration will take place) as they begin their inquiries that place them in danger from a killer.

Anyone who reads MAMA PURSUES DANGEROUS SHADOWS will have a fun time due to the exquisitely drawn characters. The actions of the lead duo are serious yet place a smile on the audience's lips as if they are next door neighbors. Nora DeLoach is a wonderful storyteller who crafts an intriguing mystery filled with red herrings and numerous twists and turns that prevent the reader from easily selecting the culprit. Fans will remember Mama and Simone as two of the best stars of down-home mysteries.

Harriet Klausner

Man of the Shadow is a riviting book that you just don't want to end. The story of Eagle and his denial to fully accept the beliefs of the People is a wake up call for us all. There may be a Trickster out there waiting to fool us all. I thought Eagle and the Old Man were as unlikly to get along as the Head Splitters and the smell cat. It was amazing they wintered together and didn't come to blows. All in all it was a great book and I can't wait to read more of the Spainish Bit Saga.

DR. COLDSMITH IS THE GREATEST IN THIS BOOK HE SHOWS US THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRICKSTER THE CARING SIDE AS WELL AS THE HUMOROUS SIDE VERY ENJOYABLE READING WELL WORTH THE TIME AND MONEY DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ IT IT'LL MAKE YOU A BETTER PERSON

DR. COLDSMITH IS THE GREATEST IN THIS BOOK HE SHOWS US THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRICKSTER THE CARING SIDE AS WELL AS THE HUMOROUS SIDE VERY ENJOYABLE READING WELL WORTH THE TIME AND MONEY DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ IT IT'LL MAKE YOU A BETTER PERSON

I absolutely loved this story. It was originally read to me by my 6th grade teacher, and I've loved it ever since. It's a happy, heart warming story about three boys who need reform, and their high school English teacher helps them find it! She teaches them to dance, helps them with their homework, and gives them lessons in etiquette. It's a great book in which you will laugh, and yes, you will need a box of tissues for this one. It's a great story that you will love all the way to the end!

I absolutely adore this story! It is so exciting! It was first read to me by my 6th grade teacher while I lived in Arizona in class, and soon after, I was able to get my own copy (as it was out of print at the time, it was a little difficult). I have read this book numerous times, and will probably go back to it numerous more times. It's a fun story that will make you both laugh and cry. It will warm your heart, and once it's all over, despite how little BB, DJ, and Jefferson like it, you will not want to leave Snowflake, Arizona. Plus, trust me, this book is not just for Mormons, as I am not one! It still has an excellent message to it that simply takes place within the LDS culture. Therefore, if you have not yet picked up this book, I suggest you do and enjoy "The Miracle of Miss Willie," by Alma J. Yates!

This book is an amazing book. It teaches valuable lessons, while adding humor. It is a good book for both young and old LDS readers.

Sorceress Esmenet Sokaris provides love spells for her abused female clients; many of whom are rape victims. To perform her work better, she needs thee right assistant, but has failed to find an apprentice who would work smoothly with her especially in the arcane erotic rites that is the prime element to her success.

That is she has been unsuccessful until now. She finds the perfect helper in hunk Gage Feldspar. However, he wants more than just a professional relationship with his mentor and does everything to foster more with the woman he loves. However, the reluctant Esmenet has legitimate personal reasons to keep her personal life apart from her work because she knows full well what will happen to her skills if she falls in love.

The key to this erotic romantic fantasy is the belief that the Betts universe is plausible. Placing two likable individuals struggling between their sorcery work that requires intimacy and keeping their personal feelings inside is what makes Betts environs steamy and it also makes for a fun tale for readers. The personal issue of choice confronting the lead female protagonist adds to a fine tale as the author's fans know that this is one writer who is a sure bet to entertain with a torrid paranormal enchanting tale of love.

Harriet Klausner

I'm a big reader, devouring 2-3 books a week, and I'd thought I'd seen it all--but Lucinda Betts is a world-builder extraordinaire. From the very first page--when Esmenet tells us she needs a man--Lucinda nabs my attention and doesn't let up until the very satisfying end. Her stories are earthy, sexy, fun, and completely original. I can't wait to see what she's got in store for me next!

I try not to write reviews unless I have read the book in question at least twice. And, it took me two readings to decide how I felt about Moon Shadow. Halfway through the second read, I realized that Lucinda Betts had created a world, a society, and a hero and heroine worthy of the keeper shelf.

The heroine, Esmenet Sokaris, is a highly ranked Wizard of Love spells, potions , etc. Yep, that's a good lead in. Her hero, Gage Feldspar, is a drunken loser, who has destroyed his marriage, home and life.

Easy to see how this goes, right? But, several things take this from the realm of 'been there, read that' into, whoa, a 'keeper here'! Now we get into a real mystery plot. One that combines wizardry, police work and a horrible mis-use of sex. So the author ties us into several genres, all done very well.

I loved the fact that the author, or her editorial staff, have usually known how to handle English grammar. Especially, personal pronouns and verbs. No one says, for example "she is smarter than me" (correctly, it is "she is smarter than I (am).) (Yes, the misuse of "like" for "as" happens, but that's the fault of cigarette commericals and public schools). Anyway, the story is great. Ms. Betts, in a very few descriptive sentences and a well-described plot line, shows us a society in which Wizards (male and female) are used as medical personnel, police, etc. In other words, the foundation of a working and workable society.

You can read the plot from other reviewers (or better still, buy the book), but the overall high quality of writing skills for this genre and a really imaginative study of people and, surprisingly enough, endocrinology, is fantastic. The whole concept of medical science and study as the basis of wizardry is new and really refreshing. I don't know what Ms. Betts' background is, but she certainly scores well on science and, thank goodness,the SEX. (And, has a handsome hunk who does the dishes! And, cooks!!!) I hope more stories are set in this world, with equally engaging characters, plot and sexual behavior.

Buy this new. The author should be rewarded.

When I was a small child back in the late sixties, early seventies, my this was probably my favorite book in the whole world. When read in very expressive voices, it adds to the wonderful illustrations in this book. I still have my original copy from when I was a child, and hold it close to my heart. It thrills me to know that perhaps another generation will be exposed to this book, and its next phase begins.

I remember these Victorian silhouette illustrations on bold backgrounds from when I was young, and when we found it recently at the library I discovered that it has as much appeal to my four year old today as it did (and still does) to me. The objects the doctor extracts from a young boy's dramatically bloated stomach get progressively more outrageous as they go along, and the story ends with a funny twist. I'm delighted to find this 1966 Berkeley, CA classic available again in print.

I have been looking for this book for eight years.My Grandmother read it to me when I was a child.I'm a mother of two now and I would love for my children to pass this book on to their children.This is a book I will never forget,and one that I am sure your chilren will never forget also!