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Wow! A definite read. This article is a very valuable and inquisitive look at new initiatives in Journalism. I recommend this reading for any up-and-coming or seasoned person interested in writing, Journalism, and education.

Divine Inspiration is an unusual coffee table book because the pictures do tell a thousand words, and because the text is helpful and interesting, not just filler. It is a good, respectful introduction to the Yoruba religion and its many offspring in the Americas.

Pollack captures the humour and the frustration of a teenager with a new drivers license. Brilliant writing style.

Lossing is directly responsible for the kindly view that the Shakers came to have in the eyes of America. This was the original article along with his sketches and illustrations which were finished out in water color before the wood engravers went to work. Absolutely astonishing details.

As many of us are aware, from 1948 to 1993, Israel generally adopted a policy of strategic deterrence. As Or Honig tells us, when attacked from beyond its borders, "responded with disproportionate force." I can see why: a war of attrition would be too much of a threat, and Israel lacked territorial depth. However, in 1993, Israel tried a different plan: strategic restraint. And it did not work.

Honig explains that the logic behind the new plan was threefold: to improve its international standing, to allow Arab governments to deal with Arab terrorists, and to allow social and political conditions in the Arab world to improve in a manner that would reduce the appeal of terrorism.

Unfortunately, Israel's opponents saw any Israeli restraint and concessions as a victory for their policies. A good example was the withdrawal from Lebanon in the year 2000.

Finally, however, Hezbollah crossed a line that convinced Israeli leaders to change their mind. In 2006, it attacked Israel in the Western sector of the border, an area not in dispute. Honig explains that Hezbollah underestimated the "resiliance of Israel's civilian leadership to fight a just war."

Honig reminds us that the choice between deterrence and restraint is not a choice between war and peace. These are simply two different approaches to maintaining security. And he argues that "Israeli policymakers would be remiss not to recognize the effectiveness of deterrence and the folly of restraint." In addition, "deterrence may actually enhance the effectiveness of Israel's diplomacy." But if it is to work, Honig suggests that "Israeli politicians must make a sustained rather than episodic commitment to the doctrine."

Is Honig right about all this? Maybe. But I think the article is worth reading if only because it makes a serious attempt to deal with reality.

There's plenty of information about the failures, counterproductivity, and untrustworthiness of the Bush administration. And Matthew Rothschild says we do not have to invent conspiracy theories in a misguided attempt to beef up the case against this administration.

He's right. Such theories just sabotage one's credibility. And this article is pretty good at explaining how far from reality the 9/11 conspiracy theories are.

The price tag of Exploring Holotropic Breathwork: Selected Articles From A Decade Of The Inner Door is weighty indeed - but so is the information packed within its covers. This guide gathers well over a hundred field reports related to a non-drug altered-state work. Over eighty authors trained in breathwork published these articles between 1991-2002, providing a foundation of important information to practitioners in fields ranging from medical to spiritual areas. From work with trauma survivors to work with lupis and HIV patients, this details a range of effects of breathwork and offers invaluable advice on how it can blend with traditional and alternative therapies. A unique, invaluable guide highly recommended for the new age health library.

At first I was sceptical, but this detailing of births in Eugene, Or is riveting! Wow! You will not be able to put it down. Great vacation reading! Suitable for children of all ages and adults. I can't wait to buy the paperpack. When is it coming out?

This is an easy to read informative piece for any entrepreneur or founder of a growing business. It deals with one of the typical situations all founders find themselves in eventually as their business grows - how to deal with the soul brothers who haven't been able to migrate with the management responsibilities required to transition to a larger and more mature firm.

From bright ideas to right ideas: capturing the creative spark: thinking in new ways opens the mind to boundless possibilities and creative solutions.(outside the box): An article from: The Futurist
~ Michael Michalko

Like the author's two wonderful books on creativity, this article is very well written.

If you own &/or have read any of Michael Michalko's 'Thinkertoys' &/or 'Cracking Creativity', then I reckon there is no point for you to acquire &/or read this article. The things he talks about in this article can be found in his two books.

My rating of 5 here applies to the author's two books, both of which have already been reviewed by me on amazon website.